Chelsea Cooley

She raised $22.8 million for breast- and ovarian-cancer research during her time as Miss USA.

Cooley first entered the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in 2004, where she placed first runner-up to Ashley Puleo.

The following year, Cooley won the Miss North Carolina USA 2005 title on her second attempt.

Cooley represented North Carolina in the Miss USA 2005 pageant broadcast live from Baltimore, Maryland on April 21, 2005.

Cooley expressed a desire to move into the entertainment industry after passing on her crown.

Cooley with North Carolina congresswoman Sue Myrick at the Charlotte Race for the Cure
Chelsea Cooley skydives with the U.S. Army in March 2006