South Carolina Cinderella Mini Miss

Laci Poole

Laci Poole, age 10, is from Laurens, South Carolina, and brings joy and heart to everything she does. She loves competitive dance and acro, singing, playing board games, and helping others through her personal platform, Laci’s Loving Hands—a mission dedicated to showing kids that they have the power to make a difference with their own two hands.

Laci has been part of the Cinderella Scholarship Program since 2019, and her journey has been filled with growth, accomplishments, and unforgettable memories. She has proudly held the titles of 2021 South Carolina Cinderella Ambassador, 2022 South Carolina Cameo Girl, 2025 South Carolina Cameo Girl, and now serves as the 2025–2026 South Carolina Miniature Miss. She has also placed 3rd Alternate to the Overall International Cameo Crown, earned multiple special awards at Internationals in Dallas, and received the 2025 Miniature Miss Alumni Essay Award.

What Laci loves most about Cinderella is how the program has helped her grow into her most confident and authentic self. As a younger child, she faced bullying because of her hair, which deeply affected her self-esteem. But Cinderella became a place where she felt accepted, valued, and celebrated just as she is. She loves that the program embraces natural beauty—it isn’t about big gowns or fake hair, but about being genuine, kind, and confident from the inside out.

Cinderella has given Laci friendships that reach across the country, and here in South Carolina, it has given her a true second family. The South Carolina Cinderella community has become home—filled with laughter, support, and moments shared both on and off the stage. Laci is grateful to be part of a program that celebrates inner beauty, connection, and heart.