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February
2019

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray bonds with kids at Young Focus Organization

28 Feb 2019 | Angelique Reyes

After getting honoured by the Senate of the Philippines, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is on charity visits as she reunited with Young Focus organization on Wednesday, 27th February where she used to volunteer before getting crowned Miss Universe. The beauty queen is known to be a fervent supporter of children’s education and health and always has been sincerely dedicated towards the cause. Catriona did not hold her back from showering love on children by giving them warm hugs. The kids and the staff of Young Focus were absolutely thrilled to see the beauty queen. She even sang “We are in this Together”, a song which she released to raise funds and provide financial aid to this organization.

 

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray bonds with kids at Young Focus Organisation

 

The 25-years-old has been associated with Young Focus organization in Tondo for a long time which aims to improve the mental, physical and social health of young people in underprivileged communities by means of education, health care and personal support. She reminded the kids the power of education and the means to drive change in society.

 

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray bonds with kids at Young Focus Organisation

 

On getting reunited with her Young Focus family, the Filipino-Australian beauty posted on her Instagram. She said, “I am so grateful and proud to learn today that since winning Miss Universe 2018, my young focus family has received amazing amounts of support. So much so that the entire financial needs for the year of 2019 has been covered.”

 In addition to this, she further added, “Thank you to all who have and continue to support the amazing work that they do! We're not only looking for the silver lining but working together to create a silver lining for our country's children.”

 

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray bonds with kids at Young Focus Organisation

 

The founders of Young focus organization Paul and Ann Van Wijgerden also expressed gratitude to Miss Universe 2018 for her constant support and lending voice to the kids of this organization.