Miss World celebrates World AIDS Day at S. Africa hospice
Malvern, S. Africa - To mark the occasion reigning Miss World, Zilin Zhang, South Africa's Tansey Coetzee, and six finalists from this year's Miss South Africa went to visit some of the residents at Dudu Zwane Hospice Centre in Malvern.
Each year on world AIDS day candles are lit to symbolise hope. During yesterday's visit Zilin Zhang lit a candle and listened as the patients described how the hospice has lifted their spirits, in particular a little girl called Cindy who had a cuddle on her lap.
Zilin Zhang said: "Last year on this day I was crowned Miss World, and so it is a special day for me. It is made extra special as it is World AIDS Day, and last year at my coronation we all sang a beautiful song to commemorate this, which really touched my heart.
"Education is very important. We need to educate and help people to learn more about HIV-AIDS. Don't turn away."
After yesterday's visit a cheque will be presented to the Hospice. Each year charity fundraising is a key part of the month-long festival and continues throughout the year under the 'Beauty With A Purpose' banner, which has seen Miss World raise over US$500m for good causes around the globe.
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