To be honest, I had not originally intended to do a review of this event as I had already featured a pre-interview with organizer Kerry Gibson. BUT...........the event really did have that hedonistic party feel that everyone in attendance embraced to the fullest. It proved impossible to not share at least a few notes and some photos. We all know the early bird gets the worm - so as Norm Lee was the first to throw some pics up, currently those are showing. But I will hopefully be adding more as other photographers post, so be sure and check back. Keeping the writing to a minimum this time.
Elevate and Celebrate is the first of 3 fundraisers planned to fund the renovation of
Hycroft Manor so that it fully wheelchair accessible. This has been in the works for awhile, but grants are few and hard to come by, so Gibson who is in a wheelchair herself stepped in to make it happen. You can read her personal story at
Elevate and Celebrate Life. If you missed this event, you can still be a part by donating to this worthy cause and/or you can attend one of the next 2 events planned - a June 22 Imperial Indian themed gala and a September 28th Gatsby-styled afternoon dance party. Contact Gibson for information on donating or the upcoming events through her FB page
HERE.
So let's explore via images what this great celebration in support of wheelchair accessibility held!
and Bad Bad Monkey (special compilation band assembled for the event, headed by Rees Haynes
Blake Havard.
3. Wonderful food courtesy of
Helen Siwak -
Vit Vit Vegan,
Cookies of Course,
Balraj Sivia of
Silk Dinner Lounge, Joel Ochsendorf of
Oxtale and
Susan Lewandoski of the
Gramercy Grill. And drinks courtesy of
Original 16 beer and wine served by Paul Jordan representing
Rustico Winery in Oliver, BC. More images coming shortly!!!!
4. A wonderful silent auction with so many donations, it's impossible to list them all and a shopping boutique in a side room.
5. Energetic dance performed by 2 beautiful women from
Samba Fusion and a by-donation kissing booth manned by
Brent Fraser and
Casar Jacobson,
Miss Canada 2013.
6. A wonderful fashion show featuring designers
Magdalena Lima,
Crow and Gate and
Maryam Fashions.
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Magdalena Lima Fashions - Images by Norm Lee
Major kudos go to Style by Dona for her incredible work both producing the show and styling the looks, and the amazing models who got into the party spirit and gave the audience a true party experience - Karen Kobel, Jihan Amer, Kristina Gorbatkova, Charlotte Doering, Chantal Benz, Brittnie Rae, Nina Tooley, Shannen Elizabeth, Carla Lagneau, Celia Saunier, Shanna Amaral, Stephanie Eely, Tereza Anne, Kelsey Vicars, Tanya LeHoux, Dr. Corina Mod, Celia Patrick and Corinne Kennedy.
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| Crow and Gate Clothing by Tassie Vicars -Image by Norm Lee |
Makeup and hair courtesy of Volume Studio, Shear Bliss and independents Monique Schwartz, Pearl Doyle, Rosanne Harder-Braniski, Francesca Cervellin, Nadika Nowak, Neet Aujla and Bailee King-Sakins. |
7. And people partying!!!! Here are just a few candids. I hope to add a lot more to soon.
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