Drum Roll Please...Introducing Shelley Buckle

As the founders of FFCD our task does not end with just helping our elected beneficiary. A huge part of FFCD is to nurture the talent of young local designers and models. Being able to follow their growth we are extremely proud of everyone associated with FFCD.

One such young lady being Shelley Buckle who has stood by FFCD from the very beginning and we couldn't be more proud to introduce her to you all as our Brand Ambassador for 2012. Shelly is kind-hearted, courageous and constantly creating change for the youth and therefore encapsulates everything which FFCD is about.

Shelley, We would like to welcome you and we look forward to creating greater change with you throughout 2012.

We Invite You To Get To Know FFCD's 2012 Brand Ambassador

• Name: Shelley Buckle

• Age: 21

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communication at Vega College

• Current Career: working at East Coast Radio as the Main Multi-Media Designer

• Words to Live By: Stay true to yourself. Never try to change yourself in order to impress others as you only end up fooling yourself in the end.

Shelley Buckle crowned as Miss Deaf South Africa 2011 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga in October 2011

Shelley's personal experiences with FFCD and her general outlook on the NPO...

"I have been involved with two of the Fashion For Charity Durban shows. Both being incredible experiences! It's been amazing to work with other designers and models whom had volunteered to help raise money for a charity. Seeing the end results of the money raised being handed over to the charity, and knowing you were a part of that, is such a great feeling!

Looking at the organisation at a whole, I think it's a brilliant concept. Usually raising money for a charity can be difficult, but by combining a fashion show with other forms of entertainment, it definitely brings the charity into the spot light!

With the success of the past Fashion For Charity shows, I can say that I'm definitely looking forward to the next one, and especially with being an ambassador, which is a great honour!"

The Directors

Creating Change Through Couture