Reigning Miss World Wenxia Yu and Mister World Francisco Escobar travelled to the city of Des Moines Iowa (USA), for the 39th Iowa Variety Telethon. The 24 hour marathon show raised a record breaking total of $3,603,013, the highest amount ever raised in the 39 year history of the telethon.
The money raised from the telethon will go towards a whole host of beneficiaries in the local area of Iowa, Some of which Miss World Visited before the telethon began.
Joining Wenxia and Francisco on the trip were Miss World CEO Julia Morley and Claudine Book, Miss World United States 2012.
The group visited the Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines longest continually operating hospital and also one which is run not-for-profit whilst providing millions of dollars worth of charity care and community benefit each year.
They also went to visit the Iowa Homeless Youth Center, ChildServe and Blank Children’s Hospital, all of whom have benefitted from the great work of Variety and the Telethon over the years, to continue providing vital services for the disadvantaged children of the state of Iowa.
The $3.6 million raised at the weekend brings the grand total to over $90 million raised through the telethon in its history. The entire cast and crew of the telethon have done themselves proud with their hardwork done over the 24 hour period in taking pledges from the watching audiences, and providing entertainment throughout the show.
Miss and Mister World with Mrs. Julia Morley
sus if Mr. Philippines win instead of him gosh a big surprise to the filipinos
He is so far away from photogenic or handsome. I still don’t understand how we won Mr. World.
Wow! Miss World looks so gorgeous in that red dress and i believe she’s the MGS!
Miss China is indeed beautiful, gorgeous and really stunning. She is my bet for Grand Slam and indeed the prettiest. Hope she would win this grand slam winner.
Miss World is just stunning!
No doubt….Miss World Organization lift up to its slogan “Beauty With A Purpose”. The best pageant EVER
Yu Wenxia looking good as always. She’s my Miss Grand Slam 2012. Regarding Mister World, I’m indifferent. He’s not bad if you ask me but I do share the same opinion with several other posters here that there are probably a lot more attractive men out there. That being said, I never follow male pageants so I don’t know (I’m just not interested in male pageants, I actually think it’s rather silly to have pageants specifically made for men) but I heard that he was supposed to be the big favorite for the title. Am I wrong?
Miss Universe does nothing only press releases for the pageant and finding sponsors, venue and the date for the pageant with these stuff makes them very busy lol
Is that a new MW sash? Looks very elegant with the matching shoulder lapel and the MW crown.
Apparently it is not. Just part of her dress’ design.
how about Ms Universe?
what about ms universe?
Continuing to look good here esp MsW.
Mr World looks weird. Maybe it’s the mouth and the way he smiles…Miss World is elegant.
I agree. He doesn’t stand out and facially, he is ordinary. Actually, his presence makes Miss World glow even more. Yes, maybe it is his mouth or his face.
Francisco is actually very hot and great personality too. Google his videos and fashion show pics.
LMAO… that’s really a very funny comment.
I agree with Carl, these guy the nose is BIG and hideous, weird eyebrow…
Mister World, are you kidding me?
Mr World is not only based on looks. Have you followed the event last year?
Congratulations!
Miss World, on the other hand, is truly stunning.
Mr World is a dog….awful smile and no body! These male contests are a joke. My boyfriend is ten times better looking. Does anyone else feel the way I do?
Nice job. How about the Miss Universe Organization and Olivia Culpo? Other than AIDS and Ovarian Cancer campaign, do they raise funds too?
I believe AIDS campaign is no longer part of Miss Universe. Nowadays, I wonder what a Miss Universe do.
Yes it is, both Miss World and Miss Universe work with charitable organizations throughout the year.
Miss World is all about charity but MUO is not, although they participate in some charities but not nearly as much as Miss World.
Miss World winner travels 10x more than Miss Universe and has a lot of charity works while Miss U does nothing
they would make a cute couple. lol
The power couple of pageantry.
Gorgeous Miss World!
She is lovely. This Miss World is making her statement time and time again.
I agree, lamarquise. She looks regal, elegant and gorgeous in every photo.