THREE months on from the devastating effects of Typhoon Haiyan, people in Launceston enjoyed a special cultural fundraising event to support the survivors.

Merlyn McGuire, from Callington, who knows many of the affected families, organised the event at Launceston Town Hall last Saturday — three months to the day since the typhoon struck.

Merlyn and members of the Devon and Cornwall Filipino community treated supporters to a dinner dance with traditional Filipino food and a fashion show. All proceeds have been donated to Catholic Agencies For Overseas Development's (CAFOD) Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Appeal.

Merlyn said: "We wanted to thank people who have already made a difference to people's lives through their donations by sharing some of the spirit and colour of the Philippines and also ask for their continued support to help them rebuild their lives.

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