Once a year, high school girls have the opportunity to feel like a princess. They’re given the chance to get dressed up in beautiful gowns and jewelry and go show them off. Schools all over hold the event, and like they have for many years, Maple Lake High School will hold their own this spring: the prom. Unfortunately though, the fantasies of prom never get to be a reality for some girls whose families are finding it difficult to make ends meet financially. Thankfully, such girls can still attend prom thanks to organizations such as Operation Glass Slipper.
Operation Glass Slipper is a Minnesota non-profit dedicated to providing prom gowns and accessories to high school girls who wouldn’t be able to afford them otherwise. In my latest endeavor as Miss Teen of Minnesota 2013-2015, I have decided to team up with Operation Glass Slipper with only one goal: help families who are struggling financially send their daughters to prom and help their daughters look and feel beautiful for the big night.
I started a collection of formal gowns, shoes and accessories about two weeks ago and I have been completely blown away by the overwhelming support I have received from people all over Minnesota since. Between when I started the collection and now, I have received over 90 dresses, 10 pairs of shoes and numerous accessories, all of which will be donated to Operation Glass Slipper to be provided at their annual Princess Event on March 14-15 where over 1,000 qualifying girls will be given the opportunity to find a gown and accessories at no cost to them with the help of volunteers known as fairy godmothers.
I would like to send countless thanks to all of the donors who have helped me collect as many dresses, shoes and accessories that I have, including businesses like Bridal Aisle Consignment in Osseo, and I would also like to extend a challenge to anyone who is just now hearing about this collection: if you have an old formal gown or shoes in your closet, please consider donating to this wonderful cause. Within the next two weeks while I continue to collect for the organization, my goal is to end with at least 150 dresses, it sounds like a lot, but based on the support that I have received so far, I have no doubt that it is possible!
If you have any questions or if you are interested in donating a gown, shoes or accessories, please call Sandy Becker at (612) 419-6326.
For more information regarding the organization, how girls can become “princesses” or volunteering at the Princess Event in March, please visit operationglassslipper.org.
Every girl deserves to feel like a princess, and with your help, we can make sure that every girl gets her chance to.
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