The day started with a reception where wine and mimosas were
offered. There was a photo collage on display from last year's event and wonderful
raffle prizes, 9 in total. There was a
sports gift basket with a football autographed by the Patriots, game tickets,
memorabilia and equipment, a gift basket of $1000 worth of scratch tickets, an
indulgence basket with spa treatments and a gift basket offering Lasik surgery,
by the office I go to for my eye care, which I thought was extremely generous. I
entered once for the indulgences gift basket and two entries for the scratch
tickets twice, but didn't win. I was hoping I could write a blog about becoming
a millionaire instead! ;)
The event was hosted by Lori Grande, co-host of the "JW and Lori in the Morning”
show on Country 102.5. Lori herself has MS and told us how much she
enjoyed hosting the event in years past and was glad to be back. We were served a delicious corn chowder soup,
quiche and a green bean salad for lunch and a decadent chocolate banana torte
for dessert. At each table setting was a party favor of pink cookie in the
shape of a dress. It was adorable and delicious!
There were three parts to the fashion show and each model
participated in all three sections with three different outfits and hairstyles.
All of the models have MS and have amazing stories which was shared with us as
they walked the runway. The models were also of all ages and progressions,
which was great to see. The fashion show featured
clothing lines from Ports & Co., a store in Cohasset, MA. They have
beautiful clothes for everyday and special occasions.
The ballroom was filled with more than 600
people, all supporting MS research and finding a cure. It was a very special
event, I am so glad I joined for this event! It is a day I will never forget!
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