It’s been a little over a week and I am still riding high. My first ever event, The Joy of Giving, Chasing Joy Event, was a huge success. Over 15 people came out to the event. The event was free but cost of admission was one article of clothing, shoes, accessories, or handbags for the clothing drive donation for the charity. Well everyone brought more than just one item. The fitting room we used to hold the donations during the event was packed. At the end of the night we packed the donations up in the charity spokesperson’s car. We had collected way more than any of us had imagined. The donations filled her entire trunk as well as the back seat of her car up to the windows. She barely had room in car for her mother and daughter to ride home.
I was so nervous before the event. I ended up running a little late to get to the venue, Bellanor Boutique. I wanted to come across as professional to everyone. I was worried that the Breaking Chains Spokeperson or the Pastry Divas ( who provided our yummy cake shots) would get there before me. I wanted everything to go well for the attendees. I wanted the sponsors to be acknowledged and appreciated. I felt so panicked because I was running late. I drove as quickly as possible without causing an accident. Well my panic was for naught.
Everything went so smoothly. I arrived at the venue before everyone except for the boutique owner. I had plenty of time to set up. The Pasty Divas and the charity spokeswomen got there in good time. Guest started to arrive and by twenty after six I was saying my welcome and getting us started with some games and giveaways.
Everyone had a blast and went home with smiles and gifts from our sponsors. Some even went home with two and three gifts. I had a good time too. The atmosphere was so positive. Old and new friends came out to support me. New connections were made by me and between the guests.
I could not have done it without the generosity of all of our sponsors. I encourage you to connect with all of them because they believe in giving back and connecting with our community by supporting events like the Joy of Giving event.
Bellanor Boutique: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/BellaNOR-Boutique ; Twitter – @BellaNor215
Motions: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/motionshair; Twitter – @MotionsHair
Epiphany Mobile Spa: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/epiphanymbs; Twitter- @epiphanymbs
Bredenbecks Bakery : Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bredenbecks; Twitter – @Bredenbecks
Gourmet Scent Shop: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gourmet-Scent-Shop; Twitter – @VirtuousBolden
Pastry Divas: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PastryDivas; Twitter – @PastryDivas
Sand Castle Winery: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sand-Castle-Winery; Twitter – @SandCaslteWine
Who is Urban Buttafly: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/whoisurbanbuttafly; Twitter –
Your Chic is Showing: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/YourChicIsShowing; Twitter –
Checky’s Closet: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/StylingbyCheckysCloset
Emeralistic Treasures: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Emeralistics
Creekside Naturals: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/CreekSideNaturals
Mary Kay by Miranda: Email her at Randabear1010@yahoo.com
Here are a few pictures from the event.
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| Taking a moment before the event started. |
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| Yummy Bredenbecks cookies and Pastry Divas cake shots! |
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| Attendees were so generous. Look at all of these donations. |
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| A good time was had by all! |
More photo’s can be found –>> here!
Thanks to everyone who came out! Don’t you wish you were had been there?
I'm really glad that you had an awesome event!! I'm also really glad everything went smoothly. I've been a little off the radar recently – all the travel for work has gotten crazy, but I hope to get back to keeping up with things soon 🙂
Congrats on the success of the event chica! And you need to gone head and give me that dress! 🙂
Congratulations, wish you much success!
Great job, congrats on a successful event!
This looks wonderful and all for a great cause. Great job Lady, you inspire me!
Congratulations on an amazing event! Giving to others is truly a way to create joy in yourself, thank you for sharing yet another way to live a joyful life!
Congratulations! It seems like your event went smoothly and was a success! I'm sure you are very proud of yourself! 🙂
I really do wish I had been there, but I was there in spirit! It is great to see all these vendors coming together for such a great cause and I am so happy to hear that it was a good turnout and people gave so much!
Congratulations!!! Your event looks and sound like is was great!! It is always a Blessing to have a community of support!! Cheers to you and here's to many more successful events in the future! 🙂
Congratulation on a wonderful event.
You did a wonderful job for a wonderful cause. I am so happy everything went well. I am following all your sponsors and will use their services whenever I need what they provide in the future. They supported you and I want them to know it was a good move.