Today I volunteered with Brides Against Breast Cancer, a charity sale of bridal gowns donated by designers and brides, including me! A part of me was sad to see my dress go, but it's not like I have plans to wear it again. Plus 100% of whatever someone pays for it will go directly to granting wishes of a metastatic breast cancer victim.
For six hours today I helped brides with dresses. It was exciting to see the hope in their eyes, especially when they found the "one." And all the volunteers were so nice, cheerful and friendly. Even though the organization had an entire trailer of donated gowns stolen last week, they received an outpouring of donations from local shops and brides. I'll definitely volunteer next time they come to town - and I'm bringing all you locals with me! They need all the help they can get!
I was surprisingly tired after the event, but I managed to make a stop at Pinkberry in Westwood, thanks to an awesome parking spot and no line. I've been excited to try the much-hyped yogurt, which I'd heard was sour rather than sweet. (It's real yogurt, not frozen yogurt.) I got the original flavor (they only have original and green tea), with fresh kiwi, pineapple and mango. It's delic! Very refreshing and light! Finally - a yummy treat that isn't too sinful.
"I'll be in the neighborhood later on, and I was wondering if maybe you wanted to get some frozen yogurt, or perhaps a whole meal of food, if that would be agreeable. Damnit. [calls back] This is Frank Ricard..." Frank, Old School

You are an awesome person! It sounds like a great event.
ReplyDeleteGreen tea yogurt? I've had green tea ice cream before...I think it's great to see brides to be with hope in their eyes!
ReplyDeleteI love The Idea of giving away your wedding dress for Charity! What a novel thing to do with something you really are never going to wear again. (It would probably just get eaten by moths like My MOM's did.) Good For You, Nanette!
ReplyDeleteOh what a great event. good for you for participating.
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome thing to do!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing thing for you to do. Now I feel like a total selfish person because I don't think I'd be able to do that and I don't even own a wedding gown.
ReplyDeleteThanks fellow volunteer. I truly loved everything and will be there whenever I can.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you knew all of the VIPs... wow, I love having you part of my family :) (SFAM rules)