- May 17, 2025
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Shirley Miglio, left, Lori Welch and Katheryn Hite dressed in bright springtime attire for the fundraiser.
Dawn Boyd, left, Lisa Black and Paris McNamara helped guests create their own fragrances.
Leslie Marbais, left, Patti Brankert and Brianna Marbais were among the guests at the Glam & Giving fundraiser.
Lauren Brewer, left, Eriel Fields and Kayla Smith were all smiles during the Eight Waves fundraiser.
Colleen Smith, left, Carmen Love and Michelle McNaney, members of the West Orange Junior Service League, gathered for a photo with Sara Meyer, executive director of Eight Waves.
Tamra Boone modeled a spring dress from Macy’s.
Jeanne Fravel walked the runway in a black dress and denim jacket from Macy’s.
Jeane Boast selected a pink floral dress from Macy’s for the runway.
Kristin Badillo chose an attractive light blue dress from Macy’s to hit the runway.
A colorful orange bag completed the outfit from Miles to Go Fashion Boutique worn by Danielle Newbold.
Carol Marcellini rocked a pink-and-polka-dot combination from Miles to Go Fashion Boutique.
Kellie Arthur, Macy's
Heather Easterling, Macy's
Erin Elliott, Macy's
Cyndi Gustafson, Macy's
Wanda Miglio, Macy's
Ishmel Cerisier, Macy's
Shelley Stinson, Macy's
Jo Barsh, Macy's
Laura Senzamici, Macy's
Danykqua Faulk, Macy's
Erica F. Rivas-Rivera, Macy's
Rose Rivas, Macy's
Shanna M. Rivas-Khayat, Macy's
Erika Krivenko, Doxology
Mandy David, Doxology
Tracy Lewis, Doxology
Mimi Hartker Ashdown, Shoo Shoo Baby Boutique
Nancy Janata, Shoo Shoo Baby Boutique
Shannon Till, Shoo Shoo Baby Boutique
Elle Probst, Miles To Go Fashion Boutique
Sharon Williams, Miles To Go Fashion Boutique
Eight Waves held its third annual Glam & Giving event Saturday, April 26, at The Pines of Windermere. Close to 400 guests attended the fundraiser designed to support the nonprofit improve the lives of local children.
The event included a DIY fragrance bar, bottomless mimosas, light bites, Eight Waves informational booths and a runway fashion show featuring 27 influential women in the community who fundraised to support Eight Waves and bring awareness to this event. The models wore fashions from Macy’s, Doxology, Shoo Shoo Baby Boutique and Miles to Go Fashion Boutique.
Guest speakers also shared stories of impact; and a panel discussion was held with Eight Waves representatives Sara Meyer, executive director; Erika Feazell, operations director; and Britney Salhab, children’s director.
Established in 2019 in response to an urgent need in east Winter Garden, Eight Waves provides basic resources to overcome barriers, empowering children with literacy focused academic assistance, and establishing mentorship settings and experiences that inspire kids to pursue future opportunities with skills and confidence. It has outreach programs at West Orange High, Lakeview Middle and Dillard Street Elementary schools; an after-school program that includes mentoring and food stability; and a community outreach program that includes quarterly birthday parties and an ongoing hygiene initiative with 600 children in Orange and Lake counties.
