TAMPA – The LAMPLighters annual spring fashion event, Lights, Fashion, Hope will benefit homeless and at-risk children in our community. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 30, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue in Tampa, Florida. This exciting event will showcase the beautiful spring fashions of Miami’s top couture designer, Craig Signer. Dallas based fashion jewelry designer, Deborah Gaspar, will join Lights, Fashion, Hope again this year. The store-wide party will start with a champagne greeting and photo-ops and continue with food tastings from a dozen of Tampa Bay’s top restaurants and caterers. The evening will also include a beer garden, signature cocktails, the Patel Conservatory Jazz Ensemble, a silent auction, and a $5000 Saks shopping spree raffle. Honorary Chairman, Elaine Newman says, “Lights, Fashion, Hope will be the most exciting fashion event in Tampa this spring. Come meet this wonderful new designer and help the LAMPLighters to continue to light the way for the many homeless children in our community.”
Event co-chairs, Helen Raterman and Kim Rogers, expect over 350 members, guests, and patrons to enjoy the second annual Lights, Fashion, Hope event. Tickets are priced at $75.00 each or $125.00 for a couple. Patron tickets are $250.00 or $500 for a patron couple. Underwriting sponsorships are available from $1000.00 to $5000.00. All attendees will receive a 15% discount gift card from Saks Fifth Avenue which can be used the evening of March 30 and the next day. For ticket and underwriting information contact Helen Raterman at 813.833.1526 or helenraterman@
NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information or to arrange interviews with President Sally Mabry or event Co-Chairs Helen Raterman and Kim Rogers contact Public Relations Director Shelley Sharp at 813.928.5378 or at lamplighterspr@



