THE Leeton Op Shop celebrated their first year in business with a Debutante Ball like no other.
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Open to couples looking for an evening of fun, the debutante ball attracted local business owners, students from Gralee School and members of the Leeton community interested in having a debut of their own.
After weeks of practice, the group were ready to take centre stage and perform in front of nearly 300 people.
Organizers ensured that every couple were properly dressed, had hair and make-up just right so that every debutante could enjoy her own Cinderella moment.
We can’t do it without the Leeton people, through volunteering, supporting events and donations.
- Kim Doss
In addition to the formal dance by the debutantes and their partners, Bella Body & Soul offered two performances to the delight of the crowd.
There was something else in store for the audience at the end of the formal dance.
Leeton Community Care Development (LCCD) chairman Kim Doss felt proud to have the community’s support.
“It is gobsmacking, awesome and powerful,” Mrs. Doss said.
“We can’t do it without the Leeton people, through volunteering, supporting events and donations.”
Operating independently, the Leeton Op Shop is self-funded and the evening was an excellent opportunity to raise funds for social welfare services.
“We aren’t government funded and by fundraising it shows that we are prepared to work for our money,” Mrs. Doss said.
“We have to grow into being able to apply for grants.”
The LCCD are the driving force behind the Leeton Op Shop and they hoped the debutante ball would help raise awareness of the breadth of the services they provide to help the community.
“Its to help people get across the line,” said Mrs. Doss.
Mrs. Doss considers the evening to have been a complete success.