Catriona Gray holds Legacy Ball for Young Focus Philippines
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is one of the most notable beauty queens who has ever represented the Philippines internationally. Apart from securing the country’s fourth crown in the most prestigious pageants around the world, Gray has also captured the hearts of many with her authenticity in advocating for the underprivileged youth.
While her reign has long been over, Gray continues to use her platform to ensure the voices of those in need are heard. One organization she has supported and which has long been part of her journey is Young Focus Philippines. This organization initially inspired her to join pageantry in the first place.
From openly speaking about their work on social media to attending events centered on her advocacies, Gray is dedicated to reaching as many people as she can to help the organization achieve its goal of enrolling underprivileged children and young adults in school.
With this goal in mind, Gray will hold a fundraising event titled “Catriona Gray’s Legacy Ball” for the benefit of Young Focus Philippines and their projects for beneficiaries.
The event, which will be attended by invited guests and donors, will feature musical performances from artists yet to be revealed and an auction of some of the fashion pieces Gray has worn throughout the years.
During a media conference about the upcoming event, Gray revealed that the auction has been in the works for a long time but was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We’ve been able to mount programs to give back during the pandemic to Young Focus in the form of feeding programs. That was back in 2020. I helped in my own little way because there are sponsorships; you can sponsor a child to go to school. But I really envisioned something big,” said Gray.
“Why big? It’s because it’s filling that gap of awareness. The end goal is to have more people, more brands, more companies discover that there continues to be a need in places like Tondo, Manila that is easily filled with that of education,” she added.
The beauty queen also shared that upon winning the Miss Universe crown, the organization saw an abundance of support, which has unfortunately waned over the years. With her legacy ball, Gray aims to boost the support the organization once received and show that there continues to be a need for people to work together to improve the lives of the less fortunate.
“Catriona’s work showcases how it is like to be a true queen. It’s not about the popularity that she will gain for helping people but it is actually about helping people, and we’re so happy and proud of her,” said Cornerstone Entertainment Vice President Jeffrey Vadillo.
“Catriona’s Legacy Ball” will be held on Nov. 22 at the City of Dreams Manila ballroom in Parañaque City. Those who would like to give donations to Young Focus Philippines can contact their official pages on social media or send an email to info@youngfocus.org.
