Hello Gorgeous!

Some of you might remember that we changed the original date of the Expo due to a big fundraiser that Hello Gorgeous of Hope was having. Organizations that support those who have gone through (or are going through) cancer hold a special place in my heart...especially Hello Gorgeous.   I help women connect inner and outer beauty..and that is exactly what Hello Gorgeous does, and I love that...really, really LOVE that! 

So - when we reorganized our thoughts to the new date (that is December 1, by they way) I wanted to incorporate some kind of message about Hello Gorgeous into the event. Then I was contacted by the good people at the South Bend Texas Roadhouse restaurant, and asked if they could be a part of the event and help raise money for Hello Gorgeous.

I am beyond pleased to be able to bring this great Health and Beauty Expo to Michiana, but also raise some (much needed) funds for this amazing organization.

From the Hello Gorgeous website, here is what they do, and who they are...in their own words:

Hello Gorgeous! is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides complimentary, professional makeovers and cosmetic education to all women battling all cancers. We create an experience for these women beginning with a nomination by family and friends that if chosen, includes surprising her with flowers, chocolates and a big “Hello Gorgeous!” She is pampered with spa services such as manicure, pedicure, facial and seated massage, as well as instruction in new makeup application and hair care (or hair substitution) methods advantageous to her individual issues, helping many times to:

•Appear much less affected by her treatments
•Strengthen her confidence
•Empower her to feel more acceptable to the public eye
•And, more importantly, more acceptable to herself

Before departing, we make certain the Gorgeous Woman understands how to reproduce her new look on her own. She is given a supply of the cosmetics, skincare and nail products used to complete her services that day. And all this is done for the Gorgeous Woman at no cost. She pays for nothing.

In order to help more women battling cancer in Michiana and other communities, we have begun the Salon Affiliate program, enlisting existing spa salons in different cities to be certified and perform (12) Gorgeous Visits in a 12-month period in their salon. Our goal is to certify 2 salons in each city of the United States in order to help 500,000 women each year.

Hello Gorgeous! is supported by public donation and by its fundraising efforts. Please visit our “Make A Difference” page to see how you can help us to continue bringing these service to those wives, mothers, sisters and daughters battling cancer.

 AT THE EXPO
At the Expo, you will have an opportunity to win a basket full of goodies from all of the vendors at the event.  You will also have the opportunity to purchase a Texas Roadhouse gift card.  A percentage of all the proceeds from those gift cards will go to Hello Gorgeous.