Goodwill Fall Gala and Fashion Show
Fish and Fashion—that was the aptly named theme for this year’s Goodwill Annual Fall Gala & Fashion Show held at the South Carolina Aquarium. There, a mixture of sponsors and supporters gathered in their Sunday’s best to compete for original memorabilia from the College of Charleston coaches John Kresse and Bobby Cremins, gift packages, trips, and other one-of-a-kind items to raise funds for Goodwill’s mission of helping those with barriers to employment find secure job placement. I knew the evening was going to be jammed packed because as soon as I walked through the doors, guest were given the program and told to listen out for event announcements. The Frank Duvall Jazz Trio provided the sounds, ABC News 4’s Tom Crawford hosted the live auction and Avis MacLellan, owner of The Model’s Studio, coordinated a “Red Carpet” fashion show. Ok, the fashion show was definitely interesting. Each model came down a 20 foot escalator, introduced themselves, told the crowd what they were wearing, and then walked the “Red Carpet” runway. Keep in mind, there were over 20 models. All of the clothes were fashionable pieces that were donated and found at Goodwill retail stores. Some of the brands included Armani and Prada. Most of the models were from The Model’s studio, but a few of the television’s news anchors and reporters from channels 4 and 5 volunteered to strut their stuff. My good friend and Live 5 News reporter Sheldon Dutes looked amazing in an Italian grey suit, and ABC News 4 anchor Victoria Hansen looked remarkable in a stunning blue evening gown. My night ended with a plate full of shrimp and grits and great conversation with my new friends from BB&T. Most of the seated tables were reserved and they graciously allowed me to sit with them. Thanks guys.
