Danville woman with spina bifida crowned Ms. Wheelchair America

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Monday, August 16, 2021
Bay Area woman is crowned Ms. Wheelchair America
Christine Burke won the virtual Miss Wheelchair America competition and will serve as a spokesperson for Americans with Disabilities.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A young woman from Danville has been crowned Ms. Wheelchair America.



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Christine Burke won the virtual competition on Saturday.



Burke was born with spina bifida, which is a condition that prevents the spinal cord from developing properly.



After being crowned Ms. Wheelchair America, Burke will spend the next year serving as a spokeswoman for Americans with Disabilities. Her advocacy platform is "Putting Disability Back in Diversity".



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