Friday, October 3, 2008

Pasta for Preemies

Gainesville High School's March of Dimes Youth Leadership Council is putting on a fundraiser for all ages, "Pasta for Preemies." The event will take place Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Gainesville's Hilton.

Pasta for Preemies is a spaghetti dinner and fashion show rolled up into one educational and delicious fundraiser. Attendees are able to enjoy an Olive Garden sponsored dinner while young children who have survived the threat of prematurity model the latest child fashions from Macy's and JCPenny's.

Each child's personal story will be mentioned as they strut along the cat walk. Throughout the presentation, the community will be able to see first hand how the work of the March of Dimes has saved our community and country's children.

The event will also have a silent auction with all donations going straight to the March of Dimes in their funding efforts for research on the epidemic of prematurity.

Tickets can be purchased online at the March of Dimes site. The price is $10. Questions can be directed to Jane Smith at 352-990-5555.