Gomez Named UNICEF Spokesperson

Teen star SELENA GOMEZ has been named a spokesperson for children’s charity
UNICEF’s 2008 Trick-or-Treat campaign.

The initiative, which coincides with Hallowe’en, hopes to encourage
children
to help kids worse off than them around the world.

Gomez’ appointment marks the campaign’s 58th year.

The 16-year-old star of Disney kids TV show The Wizards of Waverly Place
says, “I am extremely excited to be this year’s Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
spokesperson. I want to help encourage other kids to make a difference in
the
world and show them that Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is such a great, fun way
to
get involved.”

UNICEF (The United Nations Children’s Fund) president Carly Stern says,
“We
are thrilled to have Selena be a part of the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
program
this year. Young people can relate to Selena, and she is a great role model
who
we believe will greatly enhance the visibility of the program.”

(IG/WNWCHP/LJ)