Event: Fashion Show

On April 10, we held a fashion show dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Princess Project. The Gala showcased a stunning array of fashionable dresses, highlighting the importance of inclusivity, sustainability, and community support. Attendees enjoyed an evening of entertainment, supporting a cause that helps make dreams come true. Their at-the-door donations will help us with ongoing costs such as mending and dry cleaning. We were thrilled to have amazing student volunteers from GDCI, St. Mary's, St. Anne's, and SHDHS. They graciously modeled our dresses with enthusiasm, lighting up our runway.

We also had businesses and individuals come forward to sponsor some new dresses for the program. Thank you to Pickell & Ferguson Law, Hill Hair & Makeup, Councillor Liz Petrie, Parrish & Heimbecker, and an anonymous donor for each sponsoring a new dress from the Old Mill. Compass Minerals also sponsored a new collection of 8 dresses, and the Old Mill not only provided us with a discount on their dresses that were being purchased as sponsorships, but they further sponsored a collection of 22 new dresses.

We couldn't run this amazing program without our community. Not only have they donated their dresses, sponsored dresses, and supported us in person and on social media, but so many helped to make our event possible: our photographers Colborne Lakeview Photography and Reflections Photography by Natasha provided a discounted rate and beautiful pictures of our night, Olive & Rose Flower Studio lent us some artificial corsages for the evening, NJS Design: Event & Party Rentals provided us with discounted decor, Twisted Genius Designs provided the girls with jewelry for the show, The Livery Theatre provided a discounted use of their venue and AM ETFO covered the remaining cost, Huron County Museum allowed us to use their mannequins on the night of the event, Emma Bartz provided a monetary contribution, and local musician Maggie Grace not only modeled in the show but also performed two songs for us.

It really takes a village and we are so grateful. As we head into prom and graduation season, we are doing some pop ups at local schools to promote the program. Coming up, we have lunch hour at GDCI on May 8 and CHSS on May 16 in our calendars. If you or anyone you know would be interested in borrowing a dress for prom or grad, please check out our Facebook and Instagram accounts (Rotaract Princess Project) or our website https://rotaractgoderich.wixsite.com/home