Help local beauty queen raise funds for teen with cerebral palsy

LADY Gracious, a national beauty pageant, is raising funds for a teenage boy living with cerebral palsy.

The contestants of this year’s Lady Gracious SA beauty pageant, which also features a men’s pageant called SIR SA, will be helping to raise funds for 15-year-old Arthur Gough. The contestants will use their platforms to make a difference in his life.

One such contestant is Kempton resident, Renalta Shakila Dhanasir, who is involved in the pageant for the second time.

“My personal challenges in life have taught me that putting a smile on the face of those individuals with needs is far more rewarding than accomplishing all the wealth one can accomplish. I am truly privileged to be part of raising funds for Arthur,” said Dhanasir.

“It is an absolute delight to be headhunted once again as an entrant in the Lady Gracious Beauty with a Purpose Pageant, which is hosted by Suret Stroh, the pageant director,” she said.

The finalists will be chosen on Saturday.

Lady Gracious is an elegant pageant for married women with Christian values between the ages of 21 and 55.

It was created for women who regard themselves as role models with a passion to encourage other women to fulfill their purpose.

To make donations for the fundraising:

Lady Gracious

Nedbank Savings Account

Account number: 2440015326

Branch Code: 198765