Naomi Campbell helps fight child cancer in Russia
Published: 27 February, 2009, 08:57
The supermodel and socialite who turns heads wherever she goes is now in Moscow to help raise money to combat child cancer.
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Published: 27 February, 2009, 08:57
The supermodel and socialite who turns heads wherever she goes is now in Moscow to help raise money to combat child cancer.