Our guests were treated to testimonies by two of our residents as well as Mrs. Robin DenBesten and her daughter Gracen.  Klye Thomas also performed one of his favorite songs.

We then enjoyed a luncheon of  a delicious Southwestern salad served in a pita bowl prepared by the Omelette Chef.  The food was donated by Fresh Point and Freshfield Farms.

We were then treated to a fun and entertaining Fashion Show, with Fashions provided by Dillard’s.  Thanks to Freeman Decorating our residents and volunteer models were able to walk down a professional runway. They also had wonderful photographs taken by Triangle Reprographics and Catchlight Studios.

Our edible chocolate shoe centerpieces were a hit with our audience as was our live and silent auction.

This year’s show was definitely the most successful yet.  Not only was it a financial help to the ministry with operating funds, we also raised enough donations to purchase each resident an outfit. We were also excited to know that over half of our attendees were “new” to House of Hope.  Friend raising is always important to us here at House of Hope.

We were also excited to welcome as models three representatives of a basketball franchise that will be starting up in Orlando next year.  It is called Florida Flight .  This new team has chosen House of Hope as their charity of choice.  These men are great role models for our residents and already have been involved in several of our events. We appreciate their dedication and commitment to our organization.

Thank you to Jennifer Coon, Debbie Hall and Karin Combs for their help with the show.  Due to the hard work of these ladies, along with Karen Sams our auction chair and Tania Mark are decorations chair we  experienced a wonderful and successful fashion show.

The event closed with Sara Trollinger presenting Margaret Stokes and Stephanie Beaty with red roses for their leadership with this event.