Rita's Closet trend show keeps reminiscence alive, helps children get inexpensive prom attire, scholarships

Rita Medeiros' mother, Tamara Medeiros, turned heartbreak into hope for others when she headquartered Rita's Closet in 2012 as a method to honor the life of her 16-12 months-old daughter.

On Saturday, March 2, the Rita's Closet trend show, held on the Carroll County profession and know-how core from 1 to 3 p.m., will retain Rita Medeiros' reminiscence alive.

Rita changed into on her means home from paying for a promenade costume from DeMario Bridal and Formal in the spring of 2012, when she misplaced her existence in a automobile accident.

The influence on her household, together with her fogeys and triplet siblings, Emily and Alexander, and older brother, Justin, was devastating. The family unit begun the nonprofit Rita's Closet in her honor, assuring that different girls would all the time have an opportunity to attend their proms.

The Rita's Closet shop in the TownMall of Westminster presents prom attire at cost-effective fees — and often for gratis — to excessive faculty students in Rita's honor. The nonprofit, under the umbrella of the neighborhood groundwork of Carroll County, also offers numerous scholarships to graduating seniors.

A a must have a part of the group, Rita performed rugby with the Marauders, she was a dancer, and she twirled with the little doubt Twirling crew. She was part of the Westminster high college Band, and become concerned together with her church, Grace Fellowship Chapel.

Rita didn't get to wear her prom dress, but others may have desirable gowns because of Rita's Closet. furthermore, local students can follow for probably the most distinct scholarships offered in her honor.

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Siblings of the late Rita Medeiros — Emily, Justin and Alex Medeiros — are shown on the 2017 Rita's Closet style reveal fundraiser. This year's fashion demonstrate is scheduled for March 2.

Siblings of the late Rita Medeiros — Emily, Justin and Alex Medeiros — are shown on the 2017 Rita's Closet vogue reveal fundraiser. This 12 months's fashion exhibit is scheduled for March 2. (Courtesy picture)

"We present two scholarships at the Carroll County expertise core in addition to one at each and every of right here high colleges — Westminster, Winters Mill and Manchester Valley," Tamara Medeiros said. "For our family unit it capacity remembering our daughter Rita M. Medeiros within the most impactful way, assisting graduating high college college students offset some of their prices as they pursue higher training."

furthermore, Medeiros makes it a point to consist of native college students in this event.

"Our Annual vogue show and Tea gives a chance to contain college students and workforce in our experience," she noted. "The culinary students make the food [and] the cosmetology students help with hair and make-up."

Tickets to the fashion reveal charge $15 for one, $25 for two or $a hundred for a table of eight.

"We'll have tea sandwiches, crudités, cookies, lemonade, and of course, a whole lot of teas," Medeiros mentioned of the experience. "We model ages and ranges of life from birthday party attire, cruise and particular occasion put on, prom clothes, wedding attire after which we finish with an entire marriage ceremony birthday celebration. "

Medeiros noted people that seek advice from will locate some supplier revenue on website, as neatly. They may additionally also decide to pop a balloon for an opportunity to win a prize. Balloons can charge $10 or $20 with prizes valued at about $100 to $200.

Reservations for the trend display are required and must be made by using Friday, Feb. 15. Medeiros mentioned final year, it changed into standing room best. Reserve tickets online at http://ritascloset.org and click on on the activities tab.

The Rita's Closet save, next to Belk in the mall, is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, with clothes for all occasions, even weddings. Medeiros noted promenade dresses cost $35 or $50.

it is run by volunteers, and greater are mandatory. choose the "Volunteer" tab on their website to learn extra.

"Rita touched many lives and due to this fact we are looking to perpetuate the have an effect on we know she would have endured to have on this neighborhood," her mom pointed out. "This adventure offers publicity and continues the mission alive in our group."

The Carroll County career and technology core is located at 1229 Washington road, Westminster.

For greater counsel or to make reservations, discuss with them on-line at http://ritascloset.org or name 410-207-5145.

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Jocelyn Skinner and Jason Campanella are shown on the 2018 Rita's Closet trend show and Tea.

Jocelyn Skinner and Jason Campanella are proven on the 2018 Rita's Closet fashion reveal and Tea. (Courtesy picture)

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