Fashion for CH.I.L.D.

2018 Fashion for CH.I.L.D.

Fashion for CH.I.L.D. Luncheon and Fashion Show 2018 — Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

The 13th Annual Fashion for CH.I.L.D. luncheon took place at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Wednesday, May 2nd. LeslieJane provided the fashions showcased by the lovely Lizbell models who were readied by the talents of the Blanche MacDonald Centre.

Thank you to everyone who made it a successful event!

Proceeds from this event directly benefited The Foundation for Children with Intestinal & Liver Disorders.

History of Fashion for CH.I.L.D.

The annual Fashion Show for CH.I.L.D. is held each May in Vancouver with a Gala Luncheon and Presentation of the CH.I.L.D. Foundation Inspiration Award. Each year features a beautiful show by that year’s fashion representative.

The CH.I.L.D. Foundation Inspiration Award is presented to women who inspire us all to become better, more involved citizens through their dedicated efforts on behalf of special needs children, and the warm, uplifting consideration they extend to everyone they meet.

Past inspiration Award Recipients are: Diana Webster, Joy Metcalfe, Vivian Walker, Karilyn Walker, Barbara Stewart, Jacqui Cohen, Kasondra Cohen, Theresa Odishaw and Major Miriam Merritt, Carrie Gelson, Carolyn Tuckwell and Tamara Taggart.

All photo credits to Linda C. Photography.

  • CH.I.L.D. Foundation CEO Mary McCarthy Parsons with the Inspiration Award Winner Marie Doduck
  • Mary McCarthy Parsons with our volunteer firemen and women!
  • Fashion for CH.I.L.D.
  • Winning raffle prizes!
  • Raffle prizes
  • Winner of a great
  • Winner of our amazing door prize- Yeni Sampert
  • Fashion by LeslieJane
  • We were treated to a gorgeous runway show with fashion from LeslieJane, models from LizBell, and makeup and hair done by Blanche Macdonald.
  • A raffle prize winner!
  • Fashion from LeslieJane
  • Wow! One of the raffle prize winners
  • Marie Doduck and CH.I.L.D. Foundation Director, Dr. Yosef Wosk
  • CH.I.L.D Foundation CEO Mary McCarthy Parsons addresses the guests
  • Inspiration award winnner Marie Doduck
  • Marie Doduck and Mary McCarthy Parsons with the Inspiration award
  • CTV’s Norma Reid was our gracious emcee
  • Norma and Maureen McCarthy
  • CH.I.L.D Foundation CEO Mary McCarthy Parsons with the firemen and firewoman volunteers.
  • Some beautiful accessories from LeslieJane.
  • The Fairmont Hotel is a beautiful venue, thank you!
  • The Inspiration Award- Given to Marie Doduck
  • Marie Doduck speaking after receiving the 2018 Inspiration Award
  • Mariah Soleway- our keynote speaker- with Norma Reid
  • A very special thank you to the LizBell Agency, Blanche Macdonald Centre, LeslieJane, Norma Reid, and Mariah Soleway for playing integral roles in this event.
  • Drawing raffle prizes!
  • Our very talented musical accompaniment- ‘Just the two of us’
  • Thank you to our amazing volunteers- we could not have done it without you