Fancy Hats & Fashion Derby Pamper Party
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Supporting Sexual and Domestic Abuse Survivors

On May 4, 2024, we hosted a Fancy Hats & Fashion Derby Pamper Party at Wyckwood House. This wass a party with a purpose! Proceeds benefitted those impacted by sexual assault, sexual harassment, and battery. They received a love purse packed with love essentials.

It was a morning filled with glamour, style, and relaxation. Attendees put on their fanciest hat and strutted their stuff in our fashion derby while indulging in pampering activities like facials, massages, and manicures to feel like royalty. All while supporting a worthy cause. Thanks to our partner, Talented Tenth Social Services!

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Terrie Simmons

Terrie Simmons is an entrepreneur, civic leader, and the owner of Strategic Exceptions, a professional business consulting firm, innovative employee training and organizational development company focused on delivering exceptional service standards with quantitative results. Terrie is expertly experienced in non-profit management, leadership development and all phases of entrepreneurship How To’s. Terrie is also an adjunct professor teaching business courses at the graduate level.
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