A Charles Sturt University (CSU) communication student is raising money for Bathurst charities Glenray Industries and Carenne School as part of her ambition to be a 2014 V8 Ambassador. Twenty-two year-old Ms Leilani Vakaahi from Forster, NSW, graduated from the CSU School of Communication and Creative Industries in Bathurst in 2013 with a degree in journalism and is currently undertaking second degree in commercial radio. She is presently working full-time at radio 2BS/B-Rock in Bathurst as an executive assistant in sales, and announcer and program producer. "It's such a great feeling to be out in the Bathurst community, fundraising for and creating awareness about two highly valued services - Glenray Industries and Carenne School," Ms Vakaahi said. "I've been blown away by the support that the Bathurst community and local businesses have shown, and I'm glad to have their support to make a positive difference. I'm inspired by the work of Glenray Industries and Carenne School, and I'm thankful for the support of the V8 Ambassador Program and Bathurst Broadcasters in fundraising for these important services." In the lead up to the annual Great Race V8 Ball on Friday 10 October, Ms Vakaahi will face an interview panel to determine the winner of the V8 Ambassador Program. Ms Vakaahi is holding a trivia night and raffle at the Panorama Hotel, Durham Street, Bathurst, at 7.30pm Tuesday 9 September with over $5 000 worth of prizes donated by local businesses to be won. Students and the wider community are welcome.