Fun Friday...Get dressed up & support a good cause!

02.26.21 07:37 PM Comment(s) By Adrienne Towsen

A night out with great food, people, music and dancing can be so much fun. When it is also a fundraiser for a great cause it becomes a charity gala, and it can be a very special night. A dear friend I work with has been involved in organizing an incredible event for the past 7 years in support of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which is a rare neuromuscular disorder which her niece was diagnosed with as a baby. The gala has always been very well attended and enjoyed by all. 


For us ladies, this can be a great "excuse" for a new dress, hair and make-up appointments and maybe a mani/pedi too! I know it always was for me. It would then be a great opportunity to socialize with friends and co-workers. A beautiful venue, a fabulous band, a silent auction and some very inspirational stories made for an amazing night every year. Sadly this event, like so many others, had to be cancelled last year. Looking forward to the chance to attend the "Cure SMA" gala soon!🥂

With my friend and co-worker who organizes the gala in 2017

Here are "the working moms" at the gala in 2018

So as you can see above, I am a fan of a basic black evening dress. In fact the majority of my cocktail or formal dresses are black. About 5 years ago when I went to the gala, I decided to go with something other than a basic black dress and fell in love with the dress you see below. It does have  a black pattern, so I didn't stray too far! I thought it was unique, and I was super excited to wear it. 


There are at least 200 people at this event. I remember getting stuck in traffic on my way there and arriving late, so I missed the cocktail hour. I checked my coat and headed into the ballroom. I was not sure where my table was, so I was ready to scan the room to look for familiar faces.  What did I see instead...I immediately laid eyes on another woman wearing the same exact dress!!! I was beside myself. I was convinced I had found this fabulous unique dress. Luckily we were never side by side on the dance floor, and it didn't stop me from having a wonderful evening. But seriously, what are the odds of that?!?! I decided to go back to my basic black after that!😉

Adrienne Towsen

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