Thank you for making the Women’s Leadership Council a Success!

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The Women’s Leadership Council Fashion Show, which will take place on May 18, 2024, at The Glass Factory, isn’t just a glamorous event; it’s a purpose-driven initiative supporting families in our Community PēdsCare® program.

Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Kelsi Leah Young Respite Care Fund, a crucial resource for families caring for children with life-limiting conditions.

Philanthropy Meets Style

The industrial-chic setting of The Glass Factory provides a fitting backdrop for an afternoon that unites style with compassion. Attendees play an active role in making a difference as every ticket sale contributes to offering relief and support to parents and caregivers in our nationally recognized pediatric program.

This blend of fashion and philanthropy transforms the runway into a symbol of hope and community support. As we collectively strive for positive change, the Women’s Leadership Council invites everyone to participate in this meaningful event.

Meet the Young Family

Kelsi Leah Young was born with medical challenges. Her parents, Leslie and Brian, were hopeful, but their journey was fraught. They were on the rollercoaster of Kelsi’s medical care, financial burdens, and balancing care for Kelsi, her infant twin sister and toddler brother.

They turned to Community PēdsCare for help. On two significant family occasions, they needed someone to stay with Kelsi. Community PēdsCare and others stepped in to make that happen.

Because of this experience, the Young family later created a fund to ensure other families would have the chance for a time of respite. Kelsi passed at 10 months old.

“Her name and her spirit are going to live on forever because of this, so that the gift of giving can continue.” — Brian Young, Kelsi’s father

The Young Family

Runway Sponsor

	The Young Family

Glamour Sponsor

	Karl Frisch	Debra Reese Malinis

Trendsetter Sponsor

	Bruce and Sharon Witten
		Gaye Sager
Guardian ad Litem Foundation	Jennifer and Steven Berman	Judith and Stephen Silverman
Laine and Gary Silverfield	Mark and Nancy Green	Sue Eaglstein
The Erbesti Family	Tracey Arthur