Shopping Extravaganza

On Wednesday night, I was asked by an old friend, Felicia, to make an appearance at a fundraiser she was hosting. Felicia teaches dance at Dance Sensations in Great Kills. One of the students at her studio, Brianna Bove, is a 12-year-old who was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been undergoing treatments. This fundraiser, held at Ruby Falls, was meant to raise money to help her with her expenses. Because one of my best friends, Dominic LaForgia, had leukemia, this cause truly hit close to home. Of course I told her that I had to be a part of it!

The venue was beautiful, and everything was set up so thoughtfully. Vendors set up stands to sell their products, many of whom promised to donate a large percentage of their profits. From candles, to pocketbooks, to jewelry, to candy apples the selection was enough to make you spend every dollar you had! There were also a variety of raffles, including baskets and a 50/50. The family sold T-shirts and bracelets - I loved them!

Felicia told me that not including the T-shirts and bracelets that the family sold, the event raised over $900. It was heart-warming to see such a close-knit group of people joining together to help this young girl. I know that she must be so grateful to have this support system behind her. We are all thinking about you, Brianna. You are so strong, and you have loving friends & family cheering you on every step of the way - keep on smiling : ]