Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray at the I Want to Share Foundation fashion show. Gray/Instagram
After nearly a decade since winning Miss Universe, Catriona Gray continues to use her platform for good.
The beauty queen-turned-host recently shared the stage with teens undergoing chemotherapy in a fashion show which was part of a charity gala.
The event was organized by I Want to Share Foundation, which raises funds to help children with cancer.
Gray slayed the runway in a dress by Francis Libiran, joining 20 young cancer patients who also donned creations by local designers such as Dennis Lustico, Michael Leyva, and Ivarluski Aseron.
"Of all the stages that I've been on in recent years, what an honor it was to share the stage with these young cancer warriors for the I Want to Share Foundation charity gala," she said in an Instagram post.
Gray also happily shared that the event was able to raise P28 million, which will be used for the completion of a bone marrow transplant wing, the purchase of inclusion pumps for the Cancer Institute, and continued medical and survivorship support for the Pediatric Hema-Onco Department.
"Speaking with the team and spending time with all the kids backstage, I am hopeful for the change that can be created when we all come together for a cause. May God bless everyone involved," she said.
Gray has been consistently using her influence to encourage the public to support charities that are close to her heart.
Last year, she held her first-ever Legacy Ball to raise funds for Young Focus, a non-government organization dedicated to underprivileged youth.
On top of these, Gray has been passionately showcasing Philippine culture, particularly local weaves.
She has been serving as an arts ambassador for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for the sixth consecutive year.