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Layla wins a heart

The rain did little to dampen the spirits of five-year-old Layla Bodnar, the face of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight this year, who stole the hearts of viewers watching the Official Launch of the 2009 Carols By Candlelight on Channel Nine's TODAY show.

Layla certainly made an impression on Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight Ambassador Anthony Callea, who visited Layla and her family recently to see how the event helps to provide services for children like Layla.

Anthony is a huge fan of the event - he is always a popular performer at the iconic event and took on the role of Ambassador two years ago. He explained to weather presenter Shura Tuft that the event was special to him and he gets "goosebumps" as a performer.

Anthony The Ambassador

Anthony Callea has been announced as the 2009 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight Ambassador.

For the past 5 years he has definitely cemented his name as a true favourite at the carols and this year will be no exception. Anthony was also Amassador in 2007.

"I couldn't imagine spending Christmas Eve any other way than being part of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight. I feel honoured once again to be asked to be their ambassador and I look forward to working with this wonderful organisation to help promote the amazing work they do for the vision impaired in the country."

The Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight is broadcasted nationally on Christmas Eve on the Nine Network.