SHAV’S SEASON OF GIVING AND MCING
Shavaughn Ruakere raised a lot of money for the Breast Cancer Foundation on Dancing with the Stars — now she’s taking it to the next level.
Ruakere was inspired to help fight the disease after it claimed the life of her friend, larger-thanlife personality Helena McAlpine.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Ruakere will be out collecting and also joining the Pink Ribbon motorcycle ride on October 7. Ruakere also modelled a Couch Bra designed by her friends (complete with kitty cat down the back). This will be auctioned off to raise money for The Breast Cancer Foundation.
“It was the 3-year anniversary of the passing of my dear friend last Sunday and we celebrated her life in true Helena-style,” Ruakere told Spy. “Helena’s dog Murphy attempted a world record at popping 100 balloons in the quickest time.”
The record — yes, there is world a record for this — stands at 39.08 seconds and Murphy clocked 38.14.
“All the strict record-setting rules were abided by, so now the footage will be submitted and approved and, boom, we may just have a new world champion.” Ruakere said.
Last Saturday, the actress launched a new branch of her career in MCing with her good friend, media gal Jo Holley, at the SOHO Spring Blossom Charity Ball.
They both had a bloomin good time, raising a bunch of money for Variety NZ. Together they hope to be MCs of choice for this party season.