Sky's the limit for beauties' fundraising

Not just pretty faces, the top 70 Miss Universe WA preliminary contestants have worked tirelessly to raise almost $60,000 in just two weeks to support kids in need.

Beating previous years' fundraising efforts, the contestants already have made a big difference to the program's charity partner ToyBox International.

Miss Universe WA organiser *Sophia Barbagallo *told _AAA _she couldn't be more impressed with the 2014 contestants and their level of dedication.

"I'm very proud of the girls' efforts so far," Barbagallo said.

"We are on track for a record fundraising this year and seeing their empathy for the families we help and effort they put into the fundraising is admirable.

"The funds the girls have raised will have a huge impact on children in need locally across a number of different areas, including assisting both seriously ill and abused children."

• Westminster * model *Laura-Ashley Gilbert *can barely believe how much she and her fellow Miss Universe contestants have already raised, revealing the experience has been nothing short of uplifting.

"It's pretty amazing," she said.

"I'm so shocked with how much we've raised already and it's only been a few weeks since we had our registration day and started the Miss Universe program."

The contestants will now turn their attention to helping the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, aiming to raise $30,000 to fund the arts and crafts hub of the Starlight Express room at *Princess Margaret Hospital *.

For Miss Universe contestant *Kayla Tamati *, working with the children's charity has been a dream come true.

"Just coming here has lit up my life, so I can only imagine what it's like coming here for children and parents," she said.

"It's such a good feeling to give back to the community. I haven't done much charity work before but this program is great for me to help raise money for kids who need it and to make a difference."

'Just coming

here has lit up my life, so I can only imagine what it's like coming here for children and parents.' Kayla Tamati