The Binibining Pilipinas 2018 queens attended to one of their commitments paying a visit to the cancer-stricken children at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center, in Quezon City on Thursday last week.
Led by Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray, Binibining Pilipinas International Ma. Ahtisa Manalo, Binibining Pilipinas Supranational Jehza Huelar, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Eva Patalinjug, Binibining Pilipinas Globe Michele Gumabao along with 1st runner-up Vickie Rushton and 2nd runner-up Samantha Bernardo, the queens cheered up some 40 young cancer and hematology patients, handing out toys, reading stories and playing with them as they watched a special balloon show presentation.
Gray and the rest tried their best to be a source of inspiration and hope to the kids whom they also treated to servings of favorite ice cream products from Dairy Queen (DQ) and meals from Taco Bell.
“I can’t help but get a little emotional, knowing the pain that these little kids experience. I share their pain as I have experienced losing both my parents to cancer,” Huelar said.
“I am grateful to Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) for giving us the opportunity to take a break from our schedules to be able to share our blessings, fulfill charitable works, most especially, to the sick and less fortunate,” said Gray who also expressed excitement on the news that she will be competing in Thailand, a country so close to her heart, recently confirmed as the host for this year’s Miss Universe pageant to be held on Dec. 17 at the Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi.
“I’m happy it’s going to be held in Asia because I think we make a celebration of pageants like no other. I really hope all my friends and supporters could come and watch,” said the 24-year old Fil-Australian Gray who is a part of Young Focus, an organization that finances educational programs.