"Concert for a Cause" will be hosted by Miss World Bahamas Ashley Hamilton and Ryan Knowles
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Nassau, Bahamas – In the weeks since the devastating passage of Hurricane
Matthew through the islands of the Bahamas, Miss World Bahamas Ashley Hamilton has been busy bringing
new meaning to the motto “Beauty With a Purpose” as a champion of the cause of hurricane relief. She has
travelled to areas hardest hit by the storm and spearheaded an exercise which delivered supplies to hundreds
of households in need. And now along with promoter Ryan Knowles, she will host “Concert for a Cause” on
Sunday, November 20, at Compass Point, West Bay St.
The hurricane relief benefit concert will run from 5 pm to 8 pm and feature local artists such as Tebby, Judah
the Lion, Sonovia Pierre, Richa Sands, Bodine Johnson and many more.
“People think that being a beauty queen is all about crowns and gowns, about glitz and glam, but nothing
could be further from the truth as far as the Miss World system is concerned,” said Miss Hamilton. “We are
called to work, to make a difference in our communities. As a caring Bahamian, I felt compelled to do
something to help alleviate the suffering of those who lost so much during the storm, and I am happy to
partner with Ryan Knowles who is like minded in that regard.”
Promoter, Ryan Knowles is also excited about “Concert for a Cause”.
“I urge the public to come out and support the concert which will be very entertaining to say the least,” said
Mr. Knowles. “We all know someone who has been impacted by the storm, some worse than others. If each
of us gives a little, together we can make a huge difference. This concert will be a fun way to do that. I'm
thrilled to partner with Ashley and the Miss Bahamas Organization for this event, and even more thrilled that
all the funds we raise will go directly to the people who need it the most.”
Concert for a Cause is the latest in a series of hurricane relief efforts Miss World Bahamas has undertaken,
including organizing a relief mission to Central Andros where she and The Island Game’s CEO, Pete Deveaux
took care packages of food and cleaning supplies to 400 homes.