For all our sexy, brilliant, stylish Ladybrille mommies reading this, fashion designer L-Shandi has an incredible event specifically for you! Check out the details below and plan to attend!
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MEDIA ADVISORY
For immediate release
(September , 2011)
Contact:
Jessica Hoy
646.842.0438
[email protected]
L~Shandi Presents “Runway Moms for a Cause” hosted by Maureen Umeh
Emmy Award winning anchor/reporter of Fox 5 DC
WHAT: “Runway Moms for a Cause” (RMFAC) is an impactful intersection of philanthropy and fashion at its best. Labeled a visual fashion statement for Global Goodwill, RMFC is a runway show for philanthropists to take a stance on an often overlooked issue, and lend a helping hand towards a solution. The inaugural black-tie event will focus on influential Washington, DC mothers raising funds for orphans through the United for Kids Foundation (UKF) – a 501c3 organization committed to fighting poverty and illiteracy through education and social welfare programs in Nigeria. RMFAC is recognized by the Embassy of Nigeria as a prelude to the Nigerian Independence Day celebrations.
Participating mothers will be adorned in one-of-a-kind designs by L-Shandi and guests will partake in a silent auction featuring original artwork, sent from Nigeria, by the benefitting orphans depicting their life goals and dreams.
Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.wix.com/kris503/ru0711_test5#!tickets
WHO: Hosted by Maureen Umeh, Emmy award winning Anchor of Fox 5 News, Aba Kwawu, Founder, The Aba Agency, Jessica McFadden, Founder, top online DC Metro area Mom site “A Parent in Silver Spring”, Kelly Collis, Tommy Show on Fresh 94.7, Founder, City Shop Girl, Maimah Karmo, Founder, Tigerlily Foundation, Rebecca Cooper, Anchor, WJLA Channel 7, Maggy Francois, Fashion Design Director, West Potomac Academy, Tanya Dallas-Lewis, Musician and Journalist, Christine Brooks-Cropper, President, Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce, Chichi Emeson, Executive Director, Miss Nigeria in America, Inc., Natalie Jobity, President, Élan Image Management, Mia Redrick, Owner, Finding Definitions, Kristie Hale, CEO, Impulse Design Group, Inc., Susi DuPuis, Personal Assistant to CEO & CFO of BP Alternative Energy North America, Monique Lighart, Realtor, Long and Foster, Neneh Diallo, Director of Communications, Millennium Challenge Corporation, Christhel Barron, PR & Events coordinator at LJ Bamboo, Doyin Daramola-Boatin, Doctor of Pharmacy, Dekalb Medical Hospital
WHEN: Friday, September 30, 2011
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
3519 International Court, NW
Washington, DC
***For press and sponsor opportunities please contact: Jessica Hoy, [email protected]
About Runway Moms for a Cause (www.lshandi.com/charity)
“Runway Moms for a Cause” (RMFAC) is an impactful intersection of philanthropy and fashion at its best. Labeled a visual fashion statement for Global Goodwill, RMFC is a runway show for philanthropists to take a stance on an often overlooked issue, and lend a helping hand towards a solution. The inaugural black-tie event will focus on influential Washington, DC mothers raising funds for orphans through the United for Kids Foundation (UKF) – a 501c3 organization committed to fighting poverty and illiteracy through education and social welfare programs in Nigeria. RMFAC is recognized by the Embassy of Nigeria as a prelude to the Nigerian Independence Day celebrations.
About L~Shandi (http://lshandi.com/)
L~Shandi was created form the Nigerian street slang expression “Lepa Shandi”. Lepa Shandi is a common term for women whose clothing, outfit, or ensemble has a flattering and sexy fit. L~Shandi designs was created in 2005 by Lara Akinsanya, a Nigerian-born American, who was inspired to provide ready-to-wear garments that are made with fabrics from Africa appealing to women from all nationalities. What makes the L~Shandi designs different is the innovative use of the traditional African fabrics with Western cuts to provide a unique, sophisticated and timeless glamorous look.
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