Honor the invitation, respect your surroundings and dress for the part! The joy and pride I exhibited was contagious, memorable and undeniable for guests and entertainers. Year 3, I received another email inviting me to a private celebration for surpassing the year's fundraising goal.īut there is one thing you must know.” said the Fairy Godmother. My only one drawback in my career is I didn't slow down to take pictures. My mind was consistently focused on creating as much awareness as possible for the event, and various charities they represented. #CINDERELLA SCREENIT FULL#The last event I partnered with stylist Jennifer Moreau (currently at Ssense) in a sheer and satin stripped body suit, full 3/4 length foam ballroom skirt, paired with silver mirrored diamond flats and multiple silver and diamond rings. Themes run anywhere from a day to a week to build. Team of up to 200 student volunteers are recruited. Goods and services, including gifts and prizes as well as the venue, lighting, decor and design are all donated. Designer beauty brands sponsor makeup touch-ups in the women's restroom throughout the night. Behind the scenes a small army of volunteer raffle-ticket sellers process donations. Teaming with local and national media, the MC rolls out the night's festivities. Entertainers in-line with the theme perform from all across North America, and stage production team film the entire night's festivities.Įvery year the decision of what to wear was an event in itself. The first year I sat in for costume makeup with aerial artists from Cirque du Soleil, models, parrots and two ostriches to welcome guests to the "On The Wild Side" themed event. The following year I enlisted Quebec designer NemräC Style for the "Shanghai Silk" theme for a backless tux inspired asymmetrical apron mini dress, with a shawl collar cape blazer (featured in Huffington Post Quebec). Named after the flower that is the symbol of the Canadian Cancer Society, The Daffodil Ball was inaugurated in 1994 and has become the most successful cancer-related fundraising gala in Canada. Every aspect radiates success, luxury and style – from the dazzling decor and lighting to the gourmet menu, from the sophistication of the international entertainment to the elite guest list comprising many of Canada's social and corporate “who's who”. The Daffodil Ball is without doubt the “see and be seen” gala of the year.Įach year the Daffodil Ball has a running them for the event's decor to honor the Canadian Caner Society's sponsors and benefactors. For the next 3 years, I worked the Gala des Grands Chefs, Relay For Life and Daffdil Ball helping teams to raise over $4 000 000 in support of programming and research. I wasn't dreaming about being someone I wasn't or forgetting where I came from. I was dreaming of having the opportunity to experience everything life had to offer. Sans glass carriage, slippers and prince charming. But I was going to the ball, and I was going to learn everything I could about producing large scale events from the master Alison Silcoff Events. This was the charity behind the event that filled the screen on the local news that evening for their inaugural ball in 1994. I had previously worked their annual Gala des Grands Chefs, never realizing a childhood dream was about to crystallize. I never took note of the event's name and never thought of that day again, until I looked down at my mobile 20 years later. I have an email from the Canadian Cancer Society, inquiring if I would like to work the Daffodil Ball. "Excuse me!" said the fairy godmother in a huff. "Let me be the one to tell you what's possible and not possible." 1994 Downtown Montreal A precocious 14 year old girl seats herself in front of the television. CFCF channel 12 local news (now CTV ) with Bill Hoagland and Mutsumi Takahashi comes on. A picture of colorful gowns, classic suits, lively chatter, overflowing cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and fine dining fill the screen. It was just a few blocks away. Wide-eyed with dreams of grandeur, I just knew I wanted to be there. Then Poof! One day big news came to town. "You called" said the fairy. "I guess? But my wish is out of reach. At least right now." Once upon time a girl named Charlene lived with her one son. She had to work hard, when the money was barely enough for one.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |