14th January Visit to Buffalo in support of Variety

Miss World has completed the first part of her first fundraising tour in 2011. Alexandria arrived into New York for a taste of the Big Apple, joined by Miss World Africa Emma Wareus. Having enjoyed some of the world-famous sights and experiences the big city has to offer, it was time to make the short journey to Buffalo.

Alexandria and Emma were there to support local organisations and projects that had received help from Variety, The Children's Charity, and it was a chance for them to see some of the work that had been achieved through the generous donations of Buffalonians. Their first stop was the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, a major beneficiary of Variety of Buffalo's fundraising programs. Later that afternoon was a visit to the Lt Col Matt Urban Center Youth Program at Polonia Hall and H.O.P.E. Center, a community support centre for inner-city children and families that has received Variety contributions.

Interviews followed for Miss World, Miss World Africa, and Chairman of Miss World and President of Variety International Julia Morley with WEDG Radio and WKBW TV, where they were joined by County Executive Chris Collins who proclaimed January 13th 2011 Miss World Day in the City of Buffalo and the County of Erie!

And the fundraising continued with a Mother-Daughter Meet and Greet session at Walden Galleria, and a special gala dinner at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, all proceeds of which went direct to Variety of Buffalo.

Alexandria and Emma are now en route to Los Angeles for the next leg of their tour, but be sure to check Alexandria's Diary for more pictures and information, as well as links to the radio and TV interviews.