Los Angeles, Calif.-Carrie Prejean has just pulled out from appearing at the Special Olympics this weekend.

The former Miss California confirmed the news in a statement to website Access Hollywood, despite her willingness to be at the event.

“I have volunteered at the Special Olympics for the past several years; it is a cause very close to my heart. I was so excited to be invited as an honored guest and presenter of medals at the Special Olympics summer games this June,” she said in her statement. “I fully intended to go and volunteer once again in my private capacity. However, when I learned that Keith Lewis had called the event asking that a new Miss California USA attend in my place, I reluctantly decided for the good of the Olympians I should not be there at this time.”

A spokesperson for Miss California USA Executive Director Keith Lewis was not available for an interview when contacted by the site.