A total of $65,000 has been contributed towards this year’s Hibiscus Charity Chest to support two local NGOs by Motibhai Group.
Group marketing manager Abraham Gomes says the funds were raised through various charity drives by queen contestants Miss Fiji Times Charlene Lanyon and Miss Dove Alisi Vucago.
He says both the contestants who work for The Fiji Times have worked really hard to make a difference in the community and they are very proud of their achievements.
Gomes says that funds raised by Miss Fiji Times will be directed towards the Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji while the charity drive from Miss Dove will go towards Homes of Hope via the Hibiscus charity chest.
Sharing her own personal experience, Miss Fiji Times Charlene Lanyon said she is truly grateful and appreciative of everyone who have contributed towards her charity chest.
Echoing similar sentiments, Miss Dove Alisi Vucago said being the youngest news reporter at The Fiji Times and representing the Motibhai Group as Miss Dove to the Hibiscus Festival was an experience she would cherish for a lifetime.
