This young lady’s popularity is about to soar.As the first entrant from Proserpine to enter the Lions International Miss Popularity competition, Naomi Turley’s ambition should be small, however the passionate teen is hoping to host a large family day out - just one of many fundraising ideas in the works.
But she needs the Whitsunday community’s help.
The prestigious competition she has entered involves full-on fundraising during the next nine months to be named Miss Popularity in the multi-district competition.
Eighteen-year-old Naomi said after seeing members of the Proserpine Lions Club volunteer their time, she wanted to help out.
"There should be more people out there like that," Naomi said.
When asked by the Proserpine Lions to become an entrant, Naomi was more than pleased to help the cause.
"It’s for charity and to help people out, I couldn’t say ‘no’ to that."
"It’s about raising and promoting fundraisers and bringing families in the community closer.
"It’s not about winning or losing.. it’s being able to help out."
Proserpine Lions secretary Damien Mott has some great fundraising ideas for the competition however needed a determined entrant to kick things off.
Naomi’s first fundraising event will be held this Sunday at IGA in Proserpine.
"Naomi has now come onboard, the sausage sizzle is an introduction for her, as an entrant, to the town," Mr Mott said.
Money raised will go towards the Medical Research Foundation of Lions International which is funded by Lions and a percentage will go towards a charity of Naomi’s choice.
With entrants last year raising $87,000 in total, Mr Mott is hoping to raise around $20,000 this year.
"That would be good for our little town," he said.
The Miss Popularity competition concludes in November.
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