Starlight Children's Foundation is a non-profit organization that "bringing joy to children who need it". To be exact, they help children with illnesses and their families create positive memories. With enough awareness and fundraising, Starlight provides both in and out of hospital programs, to help families take their mind of what could be a strenuous and stressful time by giving them the opportunity to fulfill their child's dreams ex. a trip to Disneyland.
This is the 2nd Annual Tea & Tiaras Event, where fundraisers get a delightful afternoon of a "High Tea" experience, with gourmet snacks, exquisite teas, entertainment, a fashion show, a silent auction, and raffles.
The program began with local celebrities walking the red-carpet, or should I say pink-carpet. Among many include:
Tara Spencer Nairn (@TSpencerNairn) - "Saving Hope" actress
Suhana Meharchand (@CBCSuhana) - host, CBC News Now/Network
Simone Denny (@SimoneDenny) - singer, motivational speaker
Allison Dore (@AllisonDore) - comedian, writer, actress, radio host for Sirius XM
Stacey McKenzie (@StaceyMcKenzie1) - supermodel, motivational speaker
Kim Shaw (@ItsMeKimShaw) - actress
Alessia Cohle (@AlessiaCMusic) - country musician
Tara Shannon (@TaraShannonSW) - singer/songwriter
& more...
Suhana then hosted the entertainment to be followed for the afternoon. Her take home message for the event was to "Show we care"
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| Suhana as host! |
Jessica Gorlicky (@JessGo333) provided entertainment while everyone enjoyed their scrumptious snacks & tea by painting and throwing glitter on a spinning canvas. The finished piece was to be put out for the silent auction.
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| Jessica Gorlicky and her masterpiece |
We got to hear an inspiring story of how Starlight Children's Foundation took the stress off of Karyssa and her family.. by pursuing her passion: singing! We were even graced to hear her sing "I Dreamed a Dream - Les Mis"
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| Karyssa and her father |
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| Triple-tiered pastries! |
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| Cranberry mojitos |
