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Proud for Prom makes graduates in Kelowna shine

The inaugural year of proud for prom helped 32 students get ready for prom
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Julie and Brenda Loveridge-Marks are the co-founders of Proud for Prom, trying to ensure all students can celebrate prom in style. (Sydney Morton 91裸聊视频 Capital News)

A teacher and her mother have started something special for future graduates in Kelowna.

The first annual Proud for Prom, organized by Julie and Brenda Loveridge-Marks, is setting out to make sure that every student in Kelowna and West Kelowna could enjoy prom.

91裸聊视频淪ome of these kids don91裸聊视频檛 have the ability to pay for all the high fees,91裸聊视频 said Julie.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 amazing to see the smiles on the kids91裸聊视频 faces and see them light up knowing they will be able to attend prom and celebrate their achievements.91裸聊视频

There are 32 students that will now be able to celebrate prom in style with the help of sponsors. A room at the Coast Capri Hotel was filled with racks of gowns, suits, tables covered in shoes and jewelry that accommodated all graduate91裸聊视频檚 styles.

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The mother-daughter team have pulled together the event on their own in three months, with the mentorship of Cindy Given of Vancouver91裸聊视频檚 .

Julie said that the average prom dress can cost anywhere from $400 to $800 and some grad tickets cost $80. The co-founders also brought in sponsors for hair and make-up services such as Kenali Hair Salon.

91裸聊视频淲e have been reaching out to brands through social media and pounding the pavement and we have been able to find some great sponsors,91裸聊视频 said Julie.

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Julie said that The Shoe Bank of Canada, One Boardshop, Premium Lavel Outlet, Moores Clothing for Men, Rosebuds Consignment, Second Tyme Around, Fashion Foundations and Hudson91裸聊视频檚 Bay have been crucial in the women91裸聊视频檚 mission to help Grade 12 students.

This is only the beginning for the ladies, they plan on approaching the board members of School District 23 Central Okanagan so that graduates can be referred to them and they can help even more students create memories that will last a life time.

For more information about Proud for Prom visit their website

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