As a part of celebrating Women’s History Month, the Lady Hawks teamed up with Becca’s Closet Greater Atlanta to host a ‘Say Yes to the Prom Dress’ event at State Farm Arena on Monday. At the event, nearly two dozen underserved teens from high schools in Fulton County were able to select their prom dress and participate in different stations for hair and makeup so that they could become prom ready. On-site at the event were members of the Lady Hawks as well as volunteers from the Hawks. The event was designed to promote self-confidence and individual beauty while instilling a sense of pride and confidence for the major high-school milestone.
“By teaming up with Becca’s Closet Greater Atlanta, we hope that these teens will be able to enjoy their big night,” said Lady Hawks member Laura Prunty. “It was so fulfilling to see their joy and excitement.”
The Lady Hawks is a women’s auxiliary group comprised of the wives, significant others and mothers of Atlanta Hawks players, coaches, basketball operations staff and management. To ensure a meaningful community impact, the Lady Hawks prioritize recurring programming in conjunction with organizational partners that serve women and youth across Atlanta.
At the event, the teens were able to choose their prom dress from a variety of formal dresses that were donated by Becca’s Closet Greater Atlanta and a seamstress was available to make any alterations. Volunteers from the Lady Hawks and the Atlanta Hawks helped the students select all their prom needs at various stations, which included nail polish, perfume, jewelry and more. Additionally, local hair stylists and makeup professionals provided tutorials and tips for how to get ready for the big day.
“We look forward to prom season every year because we get to see the student’s faces light up when they find the perfect dress,” said Becca’s Closet GA Chapter Organizer Tiffany Cadogan. “Partnering with the Lady Hawks this year…
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