By Kathy Le | Journalist, CTV National News | Updated Oct. 2, 2024 7:06 p.m. EDT | Published Oct. 2, 2024 6:47 p.m. EDT
In less than a year, an Alberta woman has gone from gracing the stage at her first pageant to competing at the Mrs. Universe pageant in South Korea. She’s making history by becoming the first Canadian veteran to compete internationally.
Following her father’s footsteps, Giselle Drew Walsh joined the Canadian military, serving as an infantry soldier for 16 years. Once she retired, Walsh dedicated her time to advocacy and spreading awareness about PTSD that soldiers face when they return from duty.