Fashion + Healing, Catwalk for Kids

March 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Media Contact
Caroline Gibson, Page-Ricaud | public relations
Phone: (804) 840-0971    Email:  caroline@page-ricaud.com

Fashion + Healing Children

Richmond, VA – On April 8, 2011, Richmond’s elite, fashionistas, tastemakers, philanthropists & community leaders will gather together from 11:00AM- 2:00PM under the tents at Rockets landing (211 Rockets Way) for Catwalk for Kids premier event.  Event proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Cardiology Dept. of  the Children’s Hospital of Richmond. Children and their families will be on site to share their extraordinary stories, as Catwalk for Kids brings Fashion + Healing children to Richmond.

This spectacular affair will be emceed by local celebrity & media personality Melissa Chase (103.7 The River). Included in the event’s distinction is a runway fashion show by New York design house Tibi, with an  appearance by Tibi designer Amy Smilovic sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue.  Also, in attendance will be fashion expert, designer, & Richmond native, Tinsley Mortimer.  Live entertainment provided by American Idol contestant, Zak Resnick & beloved singer-songwriter, Susan Greenbaum. The luncheon will be catered by Mosaic Unique Events.

Proceeds raised from the live auction will be donated to purchase a piece of cardiac equipment desperately needed to help save children’s lives.  These priceless packages offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences, such as:

•   Carrie Underwood’s CMA Package: Signed guitar and one-of-a-kind handbag by Grammy and CMA winning artist Carrie Underwood, two round-trip tickets to Nashville, a three night stay at the Renaissance Nashville, two tickets to the CMA Awards on November 9, 2011 & the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Platinum Package.

•   Stephen Colbert’s Bite Out of the Big Apple Package: One handbag designed by Stephen Colbert, two round-trip tickets to New York City, a three night stay at the Hilton, two VIP tickets to the taping of the Colbert Report, two tickets to a Broadway show of your choice, dinner for two and a Stephen Colbert swag bag.

•   “Tibi’s Fall Fashion Week Fantasy”: One of a kind handbag co-created and made by hand from designer Amy Smilovic, Two tickets to the Tibi fall 2011 runway show during Fashion week.  A dress from the Tibi collection , two round trip tickets to New York City, three night stay at the luxurious Plaza Hotel, two tickets to a Broadway show, and a gourmet dining experience.

For more information or to purchase tickets* for Catwalk for Kids Richmond, call 804-320-6960, ext. 5328. Or visit www.catwalkforkids.com * Tickets are $125 each or $1,250 for a table of ten.  

About Catwalk for Kids
Responding to the critical needs of children nationwide, Catwalk for Kids provides hope and healing  by bringing together entertainers ,designers, and children in need  to work side by side engaged in hands on creative projects.  

Nationally known, red carpet designer, Mary Norton founded Catwalk for Kids as a result of her powerful experiences making handbags with children in the hospital. She has been inspired and motivated by the strength and conviction of the children she has worked with over the last 15 years.  

Catwalk for Kids and our generous partners, Richmond Fashion Week 2011, Richmond Magazine, and Saks Fifth Avenue, are proud to present the show and luncheon to benefit the Pediatric Cardiology Department of CHoR in support of the exceptional care provided by Dr. William B. Moscowitz.

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