10n or a cause

A selfless Sydney teen finds a unique way to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation

A14-year-old with a passion for fashion, planning and executing a flawless show to raise money for rhe Leukaemia Foundation, certainly grabs everyone's atten tion!

I felt fortunate co attend Pri Kumar's Charity Fashion show, held recend y at the Pennant Hills Community Centre, and make a smaU contribution to this noble cause. Ir was an event that was planned and executed with great precision

To wake up one day with what you think is a brilliant idea is not uncommon for a 14-yearold, but to actually see ir come to fruition invol ves effort, planning and sacrifice roo. That is exactly what Pri Kumar d id when she was struck with the idea of organis ing a charity fashion event.

Pei was attracted ro fash ion from a young age, and using her entrepreneurial skiUs she has even designed and published her own fashion magazine in the past. She managed to sell a few of these fo.r $5 each. This gave her even more conviction cl1ar she could put together a fashion event for a good cause and make it a success

After a good couple of moncl1s of research, planning and getting her team of models, makeup artist.~ and impressive performers rogeme r, Pri did indeed make the event as close ro a professio n al fashion show as she could.

Her excited teenage friends did a great job of walking the catwalk with style and attitude.

All d1e models were only between 13- 15 years of age bur as an audience you cou ld hardly tell! It was interesting ro see a mixmre of girls with va ried heights and cultural backgrounds, which only made the event richer.

Three rounds of themed outfits were on show an d they were c reatively put together to say rbe least! The clothes we re certainly born trendy and wearable, and had a great vibe. The last round showcased outfits by Studio Ten, a local boutique char selJs celebrity• inspired outfits ar an affordable pcice. Studio Ten were generous in sponsoring the last segrnenr and the outfits were much appreciated. Some of d1e od1er sponsors did a great job mo, and Pri made i t a poim ro mank cl,em abundantly for their s u pport. She networked and roped in all the relevant people in a way mat is really commendabl e for a teenager. Pri was also extreme ly gratefol to her parents for cl1eir unconditional support an d expressed an emotional 'thank you' at the end of the event.

The show boasted all the elements of a professional event management production • rafAe prizes, designer goodies on sale, impromptu light- hearted stories and well-schedul ed performances

The event began on time and was well managed in terms of timing. The venue had been set up well, and decorated with lively picmtes mat to ld the stor)7 of bow the event came about. The turnout was encouragi ng and Pci could easily take pride in cl1ar fact that she managed to raise a decent amount ro donate. lr was good to see anomer teenage r who bas done herse lf pro u d wicl, fundraising, come and narrate her story and spread awareness about leLikaemia. It was easy ro reU tl1ar Pri bad the backing of nor just her famil y and friends but also her teachers, acquaintances and all assoc iated with her mrough chis journey

The willingness this young generarion showed, to do something for tbe underprivileged and less fortunate people of society, was inspiring.