Sue Moodley is true ‘beauty with a cause’

BUSINESSWOMAN Sue Moodley’s credentials as someone who knows no bounds when it comes to improving the lives of others, is well established.

Moodley, 35, a former KZN resident who now lives in Joburg, will be up against 14 other contestants vying to be crowned Mrs Commonwealth, later this year.

The winner of the competition will ultimately be decided through an online voting process.

The pageant, which is in its second year of existence is aimed at honouring women from around the country who are committed to upliftment of the needy and less fortunate.

Moodley is the mother of two and the owner of two businesses that are geared towards providing low-cost housing.

But Moodley’s kindheartedness extends beyond providing shelter for the impoverished, she is also committed to caring for breast cancer patients.

Fighting cancer has become a personal matter for Moodley.

A few years ago, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and there was little that could be done to help her because the disease was detected too late, and had already spread to all her major organs.

“This inspired me to get involved with the “Pink” mobile breast check units, as well as contributing towards six educational cars. These units travel into rural and urban areas around the country and enable disadvantaged communities to access diagnostic mammography screening, education, physical examinations, and teach people how to do breast selfexaminations,” she said

Her cancer initiatives steered her towards the Mrs Commonwealth pageant which she hopes to use as a platform to help cancer sufferers. Moodley plans to dedicate six months of this year to preparing for the pageant.

“I will be taking six months off work, which seems risky given the fact that I have businesses to run and employees to pay, but it is something I have to do in memory of my mother. “It hasn’t been an easy decision to make but I’ve spoken to my family and colleagues and they have given me their support.

“I am a very ambitious person but, regardless of whether I win or not, it’s all about making a difference.

“Some people have asked me what the difference is between and Mrs Commonwealth and Mrs South Africa and I say Mrs Commonwealth is beauty with a cause.”

Moodley has planned a “high tea” for some of the country’s leading ladies on May 20 and all the proceeds from the event, held at the Faire Lawn Hotel and Spa in Sandton, will go towards the Pink Drive.

To vote for Moodley, SMS “Sue Moodley” to 35554, all messages cost R3 and proceeds will also go to the Pink Drive.