Miss Iannelli just completed year 12 at St Francis College and, after the stress of all the study for the HSC, she has turned her attention to something more fun.

The Ambassador Quest is something Miss Iannelli has been aware of from a young age, having grown up in Leeton shire.

When approached to take part, she wanted to choose at charity that would reflect her interests, which is why she selected Country Hope.

Country Hope provides family-centred support services to country children diagnosed with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.

"I have a passion for kids and helping kids, so that's why I went with Country Hope," Miss Iannelli said.

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"It's a great charity to get behind and I know it helps many local kids."

Miss Iannelli's committee for the quest is The Hungry Fox and already many fundraising ideas have been locked in.

Being part of the quest is always a challenge for entrants, but there's plenty each individual gains as well.

For Miss Iannelli that's helping people, as well as putting on events for residents to attend and enjoy.

"I'm looking forward to just giving back ... I think doing this and raising money for a charity just makes it really worthwhile," she said.

"You're not doing it to get yourself out there, but for someone else who needs help.

"I think the festival as a whole is also just such a great thing for our town."

Miss Iannelli has already held fundraising stalls at Light Up Leeton, the Leeton Farmers Markets, Yanco Markets and a stall yesterday during late night shopping.

She is also planning to hold dumpling nights in January, a back to uni party in February and two shows with comedian Joe Avati.

"We're also hoping to do something out on the golf course as well," Miss Iannelli said. "We're hoping to have events that cover everyone."

Miss Iannelli is planning a gap year next year before attending university to study nursing and midwifery.

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