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At the end of my grandmother’s life, she was placed in Haven Hospice in Edison, New Jersey. Inspired by the care and compassion of the hospice workers and the memory of my grandmother, I felt compelled to help a local hospice in my community. From September of 2010 to January 9th, 2011, I organized a Prom Fashion Show that was held at the Wallenpaupack Area High School.
I had to use many communications skills to plan this event. I wrote announcements for the schools morning news reports, made and distributed flyers and started and maintained a Facebook event page. I had to work cooperatively with many businesses who donated prizes to be raffled off at the event. I worked closely with the staff at Tunis Bridal Shoppe and Art’s for Him Tuxedo’s, who donated the dresses and tuxedos for the show, to plan fittings and work out the details for the event. I scheduled and coordinated rehearsals, fittings and hair & makeup appointments. I booked the venue, set up the venue and planned out the show’s schedule, music & lighting.
To view a video of the Prom Fashion Show, click here.
Photo gallery of the fashion show
Scranton Times Article:
CLICK HERE “Paupack Student Organizes Runway Show To Benefit Hospice”
News Eagle Article:
CLICK HERE “Grandma’s Memory Inspires Project”
From July of 2011 to January 8th, 2012, I will be organizing a Prom Fashion Show which will be held at the Wallenpaupack Area High School. All of the proceeds will be benefitting the family of David Iachella. David, a 17 year old student, passed away from an extremely rare form of cancer in August of 2011. David underwent intense surgeries and treatments. David’s treatments were NOT covered by insurance. As a result the Iachella family is now suffering from financial hardship in addition to losing their son.
I again used the same communications skills I had used for the 2011 show. This year to garner more interest in the show, I expanded my use of media by using the website, laurenryan.net that I created for college admissions and scholarships to help with promotion for the event. I contacted various local newspapers and television stations and placed ads in the local and surrounding town and city newspapers. I also expanded my donation requests to a national level. The event was a great success and $3,200 was raised to help the Iachella family.
To See WBRE News interview with Lauren Ryan and
coverage of the 2012 Fashion Show, click here.
To view a video of the 2012 Prom Fashion Show, click here.
Photo gallery of the 2012 fashion show
Times-Tribute Article:
CLICK HERE “Talk of the Times with Lauren Ryan:
Benefit fashion show at Wallenpaupack Area High School”
News Eagle Article:
CLICK HERE “Teen hosts Prom Fashion Show, benefits family who lost son to cancer”
Within FBLA, I am currently the President. I have served as representative and Vice President. My responsibilities within FBLA have included tutoring members for their competitive events, organizing meetings and fundraisers, organizing the Mock Interview and working with our advisors to plan our trip to the Pennsylvania State Conference.
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Within SADD, I have served as a representative, treasurer and I am currently on the Executive Council. My responsibilities have included helping to plan the Mock Crash and Emergency Responder Major Crash Simulation and organizing the many events that coincide with Red Ribbon Week and Drug and Alcohol Week.
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Within Student Council, I have served as a representative, Special Events Coordinator and Secretary. As Special Events Coordinator and Secretary, it was my responsibility to organize spirit games, spirit week and homecoming week. Each school year I have helped to set up and worked at freshmen orientation. I also worked the concession stand during home football games, attended all meetings and kept notes and minutes for each meeting.
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