Indeed, seasoned Indie Recording Artist music critic Mika Lucio wrote, ”Cruise With a Purpose” is an amusing and ingenious way to rally awareness and support for a condition that touches many individuals from all backgrounds.”
The purpose of the September event was to present an educational scholarship to 1st year college student Sanah Jivani. Dr. A says, 'We are Paying It Forward'! Sanah is the organization's alopecia essay winner, and is attending the University of Texas at San Antonio. Sanah and her Houston-based parents attended, while she shared how through her journey with alopecia she has ultimately learned to love herself!
Sanah shared the experience across social media following the dinner cruise writing, “ I spent my Saturday night on the beautiful dinner cruise with a purpose and was honored with a $400 scholarship! September is Alopecia Awareness Month, and tonight was all about bringing light to this important cause. Alopecia comes in so many different forms: You could lose a few patches of hair to a whole head. And it's often completely random! Loved sharing my story tonight and meeting some of the amazing individuals who helped make this night possible. A special thanks to Dr. Amerson for hosting this amazing event!”
A brief power point presentation was shared revealing the results of Dr. A's alopecia success cases, while attendees were informed about Dr. Amerson’s Therapeutic Essentials, alongside a product table for purchases. And talk about the wow factor;: The doctor's custom table centerpieces were a hugh hit! The collaboration of Denise Howard and Dr. Amerson comprises a total of 13 male and female “heads,” each uniquely designed to coincide with the alopecia awareness theme and color scheme of royal blue and silver. Add to that attention-grabbing bling accents, hats, fidora hats, masks, hair dramatic looks, fishtail braid, and wigs! It was the talk of the event. In addition, showing love for family and close friends, names were bestowed to each centerpiece in memory of those we have lost.
Recognition of media partners included: Business Initiator, B.O.B.S.A., EncoreHD Hair Beauty & Lifestyle Magazine, Trendsetters To Trendsetters Magazine, Midwest Black Hair Magazine, Phazzanation Studios, DPI Graphics, Fuzionz Magazine and TV, IMessenger, Garland Journal, DFWiRadio.com, my Tumbler.com blog.
This adult-only event also included a tasty, filling dinner prepared by Charissa Singleton of C & T Devine Specialties, while drink choices of water, tea, beer, and wine. Dessert was sponsored by Letecia Ross...homemade tea cake cookies.
Meanwhile, professional models tore up the upper deck runway for the fashion show segment. Eight models strutted original, eye catching designs from Deidre Hardin of Copper Signatures, Marquett Smith of Jecour' Couture and Andre Terry of IMT Designs...all from the Dallas/Fort Worth region. In addition, attendees enjoyed live entertainment from Lady Soul with her 'Lady Soul Slide' while Dr. Amerson had everyone chim-ming along with her theme song 'Cruise With A Purpose'!
Swag bag sponsors included: Dr. Sandra Gilman, Dr. Cheryl Morrow, Phazz Clark, Sandra Dubose, Crystal Garrett, Percy Bryant, Brittney Yates, The Mansion on Park Row, Banger Boys, The Cancer Society, Dock the Book Shop, The Grill House Café, EncoreHD Hair, Beauty & Lifestyle Magazine, Crystal Scott Makeup Artistry, and Dr. Amerson’s Therapeutic Essentials, LLC.
When all was said and done, feedback about the 2nd Cruise With A Purpose has been awesomeness...It was The Bomb.com!
Please register early for our 2016 Cruise With A Purpose...817 265 8854 or hairandscalpessentials.com