Yes, they’re confidently beautiful—with hearts. Nineteen Miss Universe 2016 candidates pitched Converse sneakers branded with their own design for an auction for the benefit of the Positive Action Foundation.
Supported by the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), the official organizing committee of the internationally acclaimed beauty pageant, Positive Action Foundation places is dedicated in helping individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families, particularly those who lost their jobs due to the disease.
The candidates who participated are Ms. Angola – Luisa Baptista, Ms. Belgium – Stephanie Goldof, Ms. Belize – Rebecca Rath, Ms. Brazil – Raissa Santana, Ms. Bulgaria – Violina Ancheva, Ms. Cayman Islands – Monyque Brooks, Ms. Costa Rica – Carolina Duran, Ms. Germany – Johanna Acs, Ms. Guatemala – Virginia Argueta, Ms. Iceland – Hildur Maria, Ms. Mexico – Kristal Silva, Ms. Netherlands – Zoey Ivory, Ms. Nicaragua – Marina Jacoby, Ms. Panama – Keity Drenan, Ms. Paraguay – Andrea Melgarejo, Ms. Philippines – Maxine Medina, Ms. Russia – Yuliana Korolkova, Ms. Thailand – Chalita Suansane, and Ms. Uruguay – Magdalena Cohendent.
Patrons and collectors can hit two birds—owning a personalized Chuck and helping people with HIV/AIDS—with a silent bid. Bidders may submit their bids, names, and contact details to the information officer in the exhibit venue or by sending a message to the Converse Facebook Page. Starting bid for all pairs is at US$50 or roughly ₱2,500.
To see the personalized pairs, visit the following exhibits on the specified dates: Feb. 3-5, Robinsons Antipolo; Feb. 10-12, Robinsons Bulacan and Marquee Pampanga; Feb. 17-19, Robinsons Isabela and Robinsons Ilocos Norte; Feb. 24-26, Robinsons Tacloban and Robinsons Cebu; Mar. 3-5, Gaisano Mall of Davao City and Gaisano Mall of Digos; Mar. 10-12, Gaisano Mall of Tagum and Gaisano Mall of Toril; and Mar. 17-19, Gaisano Mall of General Santos.
