A recent fundraiser for Childcare Resources had a fairy tale ending.
The 2013 Fairy Tale Ball on Aug. 24 at the Sheraton Birmingham raised close to $90,000 for Childcare Resources, a nonprofit partner agency of United Way of Central Alabama.
The magical evening featured fun activities for the whole family.
During the seventh annual event, the ballroom was transformed into an enchanted wonderland with guests dressed as their favorite characters.
The honorary chair family for this year’s gala was the Sewell family. Parents Steve and Linda Sewell and their daughters, Ana and Abby, were on hand for the festivities.
“For the past five years, our family has been enchanted by fairy tale characters at the Fairy Tale Ball. It is wonderful that Childcare Resources has created an evening where the whole family can dress up and enjoy good food, dancing and magical moments. Our girls look forward to it each year,” Linda Sewell said.
The event included a silent auction with donated items, services, sports tickets and vacation packages.
Presented by the Junior Board of Childcare Resources, the evening gala included dancing to the music of Nationwide Coverage, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, adult and children’s beverages, a candy “bar” and interactive entertainment by fairy tale characters and whimsical performers.
Established in 1984, the mission of Childcare Resources is to promote quality care and education of children by providing information, education and assistance to families, employers, childcare providers and the community.
