Results of 2005 Prom Fair
For Immediate Release:
July 1, 2005
Fairy Godmothers, Inc. a Hatboro, PA based non-profit organization collects gently used and new prom gowns, shoes and accessories to be distributed through its Prom Fair program.
Fairy Godmothers, Inc. held its Prom Fairs starting the weekend of March 5th until the weekend of March 19th at the Arsenal Business Complex in Philadelphia. This location was the best for us as the girls have easy access to it. Our heart felt thanks goes out to Mr. Mark Hankin of Hankin Management for their donation ofthis building for this length of time.
We are pleased to announce the results of this event. Because of the support of so many companies and individuals we were able to make many young ladies feel like princesses and make their dreams of attending their prom come true. The organization distributed 922 Gowns, 265 pairs of shoes and countless pieces of jewelry, make-up, purses and shawls.
We are excited with the results of this year's event. Once again, we are very appreciative of all the help and support we have received throughout the year from both our corporate and individual sponsors. A special thank you goes to all of our many (125) volunteers. We could not have meet this goal with out their help. Once again Hair Cuttery gave out 50% certificates to all girls who received a gown so that they can get their hair do's done. Also a special thank you goes out to Michael from Estee Lauder, Macy's Willow Grove Park Mall.
Black Tie of Walnut St. in Philadelphia gave us over 200 certificates for a 50% off Tuxedo's rental for our Prince Charming'.
Fairy Godmothers Prom Fair's were covered by News channels: Fox 29 News by Joyce Evans, News 6 also, they were covered by The Philadelphia Tribune, and featured in a book " The Difference a Day Makes" by Karen M. Jones. Last but not least 96.5 WIRED was at all of our Prom Fair's to help pass the waiting time for the girls. Also, Fairy Godmothers has developed a patch for the Girl Scouts, each girl can collect gowns for us to earn her patch, we are very excited with program. Cobra Wire & Cable charity golf open has raised 14,000.00 dollars for Fairy Godmothers in 2004. This year they are holding their golf open on June 23,2005 at the Northampton Valley Country Club.
