L~Shandi Presents “Runway Moms for a Cause” with Media Partner Washingtonian MOM magazine

WASHINGTON - April 14, 2014 - PRLog -- The 2nd “Runway Moms for a Cause” (RMFC) fundraiser celebration will benefit Kidsave, a DC-based 501c3 organization with the mission to create change so forgotten orphanage and foster kids grow up in families and are connected to caring adults. The 2014 event will also include media partner Washingtonian MOM magazine & event MCLauren Rothman, Styleauteur and Author of Style Bible. Labeled a fashion statement for Global Goodwill, RMFC is a runway show for philanthropists to take a stance on issues that affect children in America and abroad while lending a helping hand towards a solution.

This year over 200 guests, that are representative of DC’s elite business leaders, dignitaries and global media, will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction during the opening cocktail reception. Additionally, the event will feature a raffle of donated items that will benefit the 2014 participating charity - Kidsave.

The evening's Power Mom runway show featured event will open with a special live band performance by Stellar/Dove Award Nominated Gospo-Fella Recording Artist Tanya Dallas-Lewis and a children's runway presentation by Elizabeth St. John Couture. Participating Power Moms will be dressed in custom L~Shandi designs and jewelry by Carmen Eliam.
The event is produced by Maggy Francois (www.maggyfrancois.com) and music by International DJ Neekola .


WHAT:
L-Shandi creator Lara Akinsaya presents 2nd Runway Moms for a Cause

WHO:
Hosted by Lauren Rothman, Styleauteur and Author of Style Bible: What to Wear to Work and the following DC Power Moms will rock the runway:

Alexandria Lawson Baker, Model/Real Estate
Monica Byrd, Baby Bash and Bling
Neneh Diallo, Founder, Stiletto Moms
Sonya Gavankar, TV Host, News Channel 8
Margaret and Victoria Heimbold, Kidsave Intnernational
Solé , Multi-platinum R&B Singer
Maimah Karmo, Founder, Tigerlily Foundation
Aba Kwawu, Founder, The Aba Agency
Jessica McFadden, Founder, A Parent in America
Elaine Mensah, Founder, Svelte LLC
Laura Michelle, Model
Dr. Katy Nelson, Host, The Pet Show
Stara Pezeshkian, Stylist and Founder, StaraGlam
Wendy Pittman, Founder, My Bougie Baby
Maurisa Potts, Founder, Spotted MP
Dr. Haleh Saber, Pharmacologist
Afua Sam, Owner/Designer, Studio D'Maxsi
Julie Silard Kantor, Fonder, Million Women Mentors

Christine St. Vil, Founder, Moms 'N Charge
Maureen Umeh, Award winning Anchor/Fox 5 News
Souny West, Founder, W Salon

WHEN:
Friday, May 9, 2014 at 7:00PM – 10:00PM

WHERE:
         Renaissance Hotel DuPont Circle, 1143 New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC

Thank you to all our supporters and sponsors for their generous donation to support Kidsave International. Please visit runwaymoms.org for a full list & tickets.
For press and sponsor opportunities please contact: Jessica Hoy, jessica@neuprofile.com

About Runway Moms for a Cause (www.runwaymoms.org)
Runway Moms for a Cause (RMFC) is a fashion initiative with the mission to serve as a vehicle to raise funds for non-profit organizations.  Each year, RMFC will profile and celebrate accomplishments of mothers who impact change in their communities. Lara Akinsanya is the founder of RMFC and the face behind internationally acclaimed ready-to-wear clothing brand L~Shandi Designs. Since her grand entrance to the global fashion scene, she has been featured on Fox, Washington Post Express, Lucky Magazine, Splash, and The Nigerian Guardian. An active member of the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce, she has participated on several panel discussions related to economic development through fashion programs in the greater Washington DC area. As philanthropic a mother of twin pre-schoolers, volunteering is part of her life and she participates in various charity work from street cleanup, teaching, charity walks, and providing public health services such as assisting physicians during surgeries. It was only a matter of time before she felt compelled to use her successful fashion design platform to raise awareness on issues close to her heart.

About Kidsave International (www.KidSave.org)
Kidsave’s mission is to create change so forgotten orphanage and foster kids grow up in families and connected to caring adults.  Children cannot raise themselves. Without families, the odds are against them growing into productive citizens and the loss to society is devastating. In the summer of 1999, Kidsave gave 177 older orphanage children summer vacations in the US with American families — and 97% were adopted. It was a miracle for these children and for Terry and Randi (founders of Kidsave) it provided the basis for creating Kidsave’s Family Visit Model, a program that has now been successfully tested in Russia, Colombia and the USA as way to help older orphanage and foster kids find parents and committed mentors. In the years since 1999, Kidsave has helped over 20 governments and 15,000 children through our direct programs and training. Yet countless millions languish in orphanages and foster care. Kidsave’s goal is to change that — so that every child has a permanent family. Kidsave’s goal is to find families and permanent connections for one million children by 2020.

Sponsors & Partners: Bel-Esprit, A Parent in Silver Spring, Diane Concentria Studio,  Impulse Design Group, Studio D'Maxsi, Andean Collection, Hearthside Handworks, Washingtonian MOM, Washington Family Magazine, Carmen Eliam, Elizabeth St. John, Elite Island Resort Nation Tours and Transportation, Sweet Candy Cafe, What Do I Wear.