Vibe Models – organisers of the Miss Wales competition – have adopted The Joshua Foundation as the competition’s official charity and expect to raise in excess of £20,000 for the cause this year.

The foundation is headed by former Welsh Woman of the Year, Sarah Cornelius, and was created in 1998 to provide holidays and experiences for children and their families, where the child is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Director of Vibe Models, Paula Abbandonato, said: “In recent years, we’ve really directed the focus of the competition towards charitable contribution. Beauty with a purpose is one of the key drivers behind the Miss World organisation, and it is something we are really keen to follow.”

For Sarah Cornelius, the news of a new supporter comes at an important time. She said: “Next year will be the 10th anniversary of The Joshua Foundation. We have come a long way in that time, but there is still so much we would like to do. Every penny counts, and to have new supporters such as the Miss Wales competition, is good news indeed.”

The winner of Miss Wales 2007 will become an official ambassador for the charity and will be involved in its events and initiatives both in the UK and overseas.

To enter Miss Wales, please visit www.misswales.co.uk. Deadline for entries is 30 March 2007.

Further information from: Paula Abbandonato, Vibe, Cardiff 029 20 733 526. email: paula@vibemail.co.uk