TAMPA
BAY, Fla., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While many
students just closed another school year and progress into summer
with mixed emotions, dozens of females throughout Tampa Bay celebrate how their lives were
recently and positively impacted by a local charity. "My Fairy
Godfathers®" Foundation whose mission is 'to empower
women through beauty,' treated 70 high school students to an
incredible Prom experience in 2024. These females not only received
a gown of choice, but accompanying jewelry, shoes, shapewear and
tickets for a memorable evening otherwise not possible.
Additionally, four local seniors received $2,500 for use toward upcoming college
aspirations and courses. This is the largest scholarship monies
provided to date.
Each year, "My Fairy Godfathers®" works with local
school administrators to seek out female students that have endured
difficult circumstances yet beat the odds, demonstrating resilience
and positivity through it. Founders, Andrew
Ashton and Steven Anderson,
want these females to know that they are not defined by their
challenges and it's the goal of the foundation to provide a unique
beauty experience that allows female students to find their inner
and outer beauty. They believe everyone deserves a little sparkle,
especially females who have experienced challenges such as the loss
of a parent, abuse, significant illness, financial hardship and
even homelessness.
Co-Founder, Andrew Ashton shares,
"What began eleven years ago with one prom girl has now blossomed
into us helping thousands a decade later. It is truly magical
watching each girl put on THE DRESS; their face lights up and they
forget about their past for a moment. We are excited to grow and
provide more females with opportunities that will lead them toward
a more positive, beautiful and confident future ahead."
While these two initiatives have targeted counties throughout
Tampa Bay, there have also been
Prom makeovers and experiences granted in other states such as
New York and California and the foundation is looking to
expand in the coming year. "My Fairy Godfathers®" received more
than 50 scholarship applications via its 'Ever After' program in
recent months and is eager to hear from other schools around the
U.S. and females in need of support and empowerment.
Jocelynn, one of this year's Prom recipients shared, "Your
kindness has made a lasting impact on my life. From the moment I
arrived, I was uplifted by the warmth and support from your
foundation, it was an unforgettable experience that I will
cherish."
For more than a decade, founders Steven
Anderson and Andrew Ashton
have balanced their award-winning celebrity hairstyling careers
with their passion for helping others. From providing wigs for
women fighting cancer, designing prom gowns for girls who might
otherwise never have their "Cinderella" moment, to awarding
students in need with scholarships, the dynamic duo goes above and
beyond to make females feel special, valued and as beautiful as
they are strong. "My Fairy Godfathers®" Foundation held
its first-ever charitable gala in 2022, drawing 400+ attendees to
its Fairytale Ball-themed event. They celebrated another successful
gala in recent months bringing donations to nearly $500,000 truly demonstrating the power of giving.
Their ongoing efforts have allowed them to reach nearly 4,000
females and the goal is to use funding nationwide to help even more
females of all ages, backgrounds and race. Visit
https://myfairygodfathers.net/ to learn more or submit details on a
deserving female in your area. To arrange an interview, obtain
photos, video or media inquiries, contact Blair LaHaye at bbarrineau@hotmail.com or
727-808-0646.
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