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Subject: Miss Kelowna aims for Miss World

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Date Posted: 21:02:52 03/17/11 Thu

by Daniel Hayduk - Mar 10, 2011
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/60686/Miss-Kelowna-aims-for-Miss-World

Pooja Anand hopes to be crowned Miss World Canada in May. (Photo: Daniel Hayduk - Castanet)

With the help of Kelowna residents, a local teen is hoping to be crowned Miss World Canada.

Pooja Anand, Lady of the Lake 2009-10, is one of 60 delegates taking part in the national pageant in May.

At 19, Anand is one of the youngest delegates in the pageant, which is being held in Richmond.

"It's not the typical beauty pageant that you see. There is no judged score on your beauty. The Miss World Canada pageant has a huge emphasis on fund raising for Variety - The Children's Charity," says Anand.

Currently, Anand is leading the way amongst the delegates when it comes to raising funds.

"I've just hit the $1,500 mark from personal connections alone."

Anand hopes the community will help her reach her $5,000 goal.

"I think we can all do this together and help the children. We should be putting that extra sparkle in these children's lives. It's such a good cause, and it really hits home for me as I am studying cognitive psychology at UBC Okanagan."

On April 30, Anand will be hosting a fundraiser at Rosebuds Designer Consignment Boutique and Komatsu Japanese Market on Kirschner Road.

There will be 'fun for girls,' such as make up and eyebrow waxing, says Anand, as well more gender-neutral activities including snacks and Japanese drumming.

Those who can't make it, can donate online at http://variety.bc.ca/ by following the fund raising events link to the Miss World Canada page and clicking on 'Miss World 2011 Gifttool Page.'

Should Anand be crowned Queen, she would represent Canada at the Miss World Pageant.

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