Art Gowns and Chicklets pooled their talents for a fundraiser, and show of support for all victims of rape, sexual abuse and crimes of violence.
Headlining the evening at Toronto’s Uptown nightclub, Coopa Cabana, was internationally renown Torch Singer, Rene Rosso.
In a stunning Art Gown designed by Couturier Chicklet, Milly, Ms. Rosso opened with her rendition of Etta James’ “At Last”.
The Chicklet of Ceremonies, Pearl, introduced the entertainers, and speakers.
Key speaker, Georgiann, gave a mind blowing talk. It was filled with statistics and real life accounts. One statistic from RAINN says, “Every 92 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted; and every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.”
Marina Kanavaki and Chicklet Poppy performed a Ballet Nouveau, to the happy ending of La Fille mal gardée. It is a tale of a girl who is being forced to marry someone she does not love. In the end she weds her love.
Rebecca Budd, Creative Director, worked closely with Marina and Poppy to choreograph this classic ballet fused with modern jazz movements.
Prominent philanthropists, Sophia, Queen of the Coop, and
Queen Isabella were noted luminaries in the audience.
La Esencia de Titania literally flew in with her Fairy Apprentice, Daisy.
Daisy and Titania had been enjoying the flowers, poetry & Friendly Fairy Tales in Brenda’s garden when Brenda told them about the fundraiser.
In closing the event, Chicklet Diana joined Ms. Rosso in a duet.
They chose “The Very Thought of You”. It’s their way of saying to all victims that they are loved.
All performers, speakers and behind the sceners donated their time and talents for the evening’s endeavours.
Rene Rosso character © Resa McConaghy (w/Holly Rene Hunter) 2019
Chicklets © Georgiann Carlson
The Art Gowns are very glamorous. The Chicklets are cute as buttons. However, there is nothing cute or glamorous about sexual abuse, rape and other crimes of violence. There are many ways to help. Find out how by:
CLICKING ON THE LOGOS BELOW TO VISIT SUPPORT AND HOTLINE SITES
RAINN is the nations largest anti-sexual violence organization
Mariska Hargitay, Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims’ Unit, started JOYFUL HEART, in response to the thousands of letters & emails from survivors disclosing their stories of abuse.
CHATELAINE , a Canadian Magazine has a page listing Canadian Help Sites
Georgiann Carlson – Rethinking Life
Marina Kanavaki – Art Towards a Happy Day
Brenda Davis Harsham – Friendly Fairy Tales
If you have a Support Organization in your country, leave the link in a comment. I will add it to the list.
