After a few years’ break, Lisa Friday McCastlain is launching another Glass Slipper luncheon fashion show for charity.
This year’s event, which is to be held at the Tuskawilla Country Club, will benefit the Autism Speaks organization. Jim Payne, news anchor of WESH 2 News, will host the event, which includes a charity auction and a fashion show.
McClain began the Glass Slipper in 2001 after the loss of her husband with hopes of keeping herself busy and supporting others in need. The event benefits different charities every year.
“The event has always been a labor of love for me,” she says. “We don’t hold money back so I bank roll it every year- it’s sort of a leap of faith putting it on. We rely on the community to donate and they always come through. I’m so thankful.”
She explained:
“I started Glass Slipper because I realized if I’m going through something difficult, others are too. This year, I can really speak to the cause. My brother has a beautiful child with Autism. I also found that I have many friends who have been touched by this cause so I knew we has to help.”
The Glass Slipper event will be ‘fun and girly’ in hopes of gathering mothers, daughters and friends.
“Everyone knows we’re there to support, but we want to do it while making it a joyous day,” McCastlain explained.