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Fund for Women brings in 15 new founders at fashion show

April 24, 2016
Sheila Fooks walks the runway in a formal gown from Candlelight Bridal. Designed by Victoria, the navy blue fabric is taffeta with lots of detailed embellishments. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
In the Fifty Shades of Gray portion of the show Laura Slater, left, and Sheila Fooks make their way down the runway. Slater is wearing a hemp and cotton outfit made by Chalet and available at Deanna's & Piccolino. Fooks is wearing an outfit from Inoah. The skirt features a panel in the front. This outfit is also available at Deanna's & Piccolino in Lewes. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Lesslee Belmore strikes a pose in a dress by Art of Fashion. Her necklace is peach and gold beaded. The outfit was provided by Simply Dressed in Rehoboth Beach. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Laura Slater and flower girl Evie Slater walk the runway in the Putting on the Ritz portion of the show. The bride is wearing a Jacquelin Exclusive gown. The A line dress shows of the detailed lace and vintage style. The flower girl dress comes in two different colors and is available with sashes and belts to match the bridesmaids. Both these dresses were provided by Candlelight Bridal. Evie is also is one of the youngest Founders. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Ann Bailey strikes a pose in a Christopher Fischer summer cashmere vest paired with a St. James three-quarter sleeve top. The pants are Estelle and Finn pull on rayon with a stretch ankle. The necklace is from Marc Cain and the bag is a MZ Wallace quilted medium size tote. The whole outfit was provided by Cleo's Boutique. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Sandra Roberts becomes a new Founder at the 6th annual Fashion, Fun, and Philanthropy Show sponsored by the Fund for Women in Sussex County. SOURCE SUBMITTED
Founder Kathy Kiernan, l-r, new Founder Donna Brockstedt and Founder Lynn Kokjohn enjoy the festivities held at the Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center April 10. SOURCE SUBMITTED

During the sixth annual Fashion, Fun and Philanthropy Show at the Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center in Rehoboth April 10, 15 new founders joined the Fund for Women. New Founders include Judy Aliquo, Denise Bridgens, Donna Brockstedt, Estelle Ciarlone, Ginny Dollise, Esther Downes, Kerri Fox, Alyssa Harmke, Bonnie May, Vanessa Megee, Linda Miniscalco, Josephine Oliva, Sandra Roberts, Doris Rogers and Juanita Wilson.

During the fashion show, models strutted down the runway to the music from three movies. Over 150 women attended this popular event. Models for the show included founders  Ann Bailey, Lesslee Belmore, Linda D’Aloisio, Peggy Dolby, Cheryl Doucette, Sheila Fooks, Katie Harmke, Carolyn Newcott, Marylee Phillips, Kathy Pizzadili, Evie Slater, Laura Slater, Marty Tarr and Emily Yeager.

Fashions were provided by Cleo’s, Candlelight Bridal, Coolspring Cottage, Twila Farrell, Simply Dressed, Lady Fenwick, Deanna’s and Piccolino. Hair and make-up were provided by Bad Hair Day, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Bling Salon & Spa. Raffles were provided by participating boutiques.

Speakers for the event were Rosa Rivera, chief operating officer for the La Red Health Center; Suzanne Feaster, chair of the Fund for Women Grants Committee; Michele Whetzel, FFW Board of Trustees chair; and Carolyn Strum, chair of the Development Committee in Sussex County.

The Fund for Women is an endowment at the Delaware Community Foundation whose mission is to provide funding to enhance the worth and potential of women and girls in Delaware by bringing together the collective philanthropic power of women. The Fund, currently holding over $3.2 million, has awarded over $2.3 million in grants since 1993. Grant awards have supported programs relating to women’s health, wellness, and life skills that lead to future self-sufficiency.

The Fund for Women in Sussex County has made great strides in growing the endowment fund for women and girls in Delaware by significantly increasing its membership. This year’s grants will be awarded on May 12 at the Duncan Center in Dover.

For more information regarding Fund for Women, go to delcf.org/ffw or email: info@DeFundforWomen.com or like the Facebook page DelawareFFW or tweet @FundforWomenDE.

 

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