Prism Health North Texas to Crown 20th Miss LifeWalk on November 2

Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) announces the 21st annual Miss LifeWalk pageant, where the 20th Miss LifeWalk will be crowned, will take place on Sunday, November 2 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Station 4’s Rose Room at 3911 Cedar Springs Road. The pageant, hosted by Marsha Dimes, will include performances, talent showcases, and presentations from each drag contestant, along with special guest numbers from past winners and supporters, including from Shantaé Morgan, Miss LifeWalk 2024.

Originally created as a fundraiser for PHNTX’s annual LifeWalk, Miss LifeWalk is dedicated to raising funds that support the organization’s LGBTQIA+ healthcare programs, resources, and staff. Funds raised will provide care to people who have or are at risk of losing their health insurance, expand access to primary care, behavioral health, sexual health, and HIV services.

Contestant applications for the pageant are accepted through Wednesday, October 7, 2025 and can be submitted via www.phntx.org/MLWApplication. Contestants must be 21 or older to participate, and will receive a $200 stipend to prepare their performance and presentations. The winner of Miss LifeWalk 2025 will receive a cash prize of $500 and become an ambassador for PHNTX through October of 2026 to promote community healthcare, safe sex, knowing your status, and being PrEPared.

Tickets are available to purchase at LifeWalk.org ranging from $25 Standing General Admission access to $50 General Admission with guaranteed seating, and $100 VIP ticket access including two drink tickets, early entry and recognition as a VIP supporter of PHNTX. Raffle ticket bundles of ten raffle entries are available for $20. More information about sponsorship opportunities is also available on the website, with all proceeds invested in PHNTX’s essential programming for the community.

“Miss LifeWalk is a beloved annual event showcasing the incredible talent and spirit of our community,” said Kim Burgan, Chief Marketing and Development Officer for PHNTX. “We look forward to welcoming this year’s contestants to the stage as they raise funds and support for essential healthcare access in Dallas.”

Every year, more than 17,000 patients across 10 North Texas counties rely on PHNTX for a full range of services including primary care, dental, behavioral health, HIV care and prevention, women’s health, pediatrics, and pharmacy services. The community’s support is essential to provide PHNTX’s ‘under one roof’ model meaning patients can see their provider, fill prescriptions, and access support services all in one trusted place.