Teen produces fashion show for African orphans
Posted on 18. Apr, 2010 by kchristieh in inspirational people
Yesterday evening I discovered that I can be proud of a child that’s not even my own. I am proud of Shannon A., who designed and sewed nearly 20 fabulous outfits, recruited her friends to model them, and hosted a fashion show to benefit Discover the World, an awesome organization that provides services to Kenyan orphans. (I’m already familiar with Discover the World since I coded their website.)
Shannon didn’t do this for a Girl Scout award or a debutante project. She did this because she genuinely has a big heart, and found a way to combine her passion for design with her compassion for others. She got the word out and filled the Family Life Center at La Canada Presbyterian Church, and not only did she raise money for Discover the World, but she raised awareness about its mission.
I’m so proud that our church and our community have produced such a fine young woman, and I can’t wait to see where life leads her.
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