': Provenzales Fundraiser

I think most of my family attended the spectacular fundraiser that Provenzales Hair Salon held for my mom. For those who were not notified or could not attend, here are the details: The owner of Provenzales, Zack, who knows my mother through their businesses, offered to host a benefit in her honor. On Sunday, February 8th from 10AM - 5PM, he opened his shop for all salon services, and the proceeds were given to my mom to help support her business while she is receiving treatment. The day was amazing! So many people came in support of my mom; many of whom we knew and even some who we did not know. We really had a fun time while doing a great thing to help out my family. Here are some special thank yous:

To Zack and his team - words cannot say how your generosity has touched my family. You all are talented and thoughtful people and we will never forget what you did for us.

Laurie Loveland - as always you are the most organized and devoted Aunt and Sister. You helped make the day what it was with all your attention to detail. Organizing invites, thank you letters, snacks, pictures, pins, etc. You're so generous with your love!

Emily Johnson and Luan Short - you worked your tushes off making all those loaves of bread and pins for donations. Your table looked so lovely and it was sweet sharing Grandma Short's cinnamon bread story with the public so soon after passing. What a nice way to honor her! She'd be proud of you both!

Ashley Blanchett (soon-to-be Hansen) - you are a bundle of fun energy and you are a waxing queen! Thanks for spending the day waxing away all of our stray hairs! Especially with the impending birth of your God child on your mind all day long. She came right on time - as soon as the fundraiser ended! What a little beauty she is!

Connie Norman - you remind me of my Aunt Laurie, (a petite little Italian fire ball)! The gift baskets that you raffled off were exquisite! Those who won them received quite a treat! Plus all the extra donations you gathered from co-workers! Thank you for all the extra time you put into the event!

Carabino Aunts - my mom is blessed to have supportive sisters that raise her up when she's down. Each one of you help to make her life richer.

Cakes By Stephanie - an event wouldn't be complete without a yummy ho-ho cake! Thank you!

North Monroe Greenhouse - the flowers and arrangements you displayed in the lobby were fantastic and perfectly pink!

All - whether you came, donated or contributed in any way, THANK YOU! Everyone helped to make it a very special day!

Here are some pics taken by my Aunt Laurie:

Tara Hansen getting a hair cut.

I'm wearing a breast cancer shirt for my mom and it or one like it can be found at the Pink Wear link to the left of this page. Top Left, Emily Jo, Top Center, Fran Harrington, Top Right, LeeAnn Loveland, Center, Ashley Blanchett

Future beauty queens! Top, Olivia Harrington, Left, Evelyn Mirabelle Short (Mum's Grandbabe), Middle, Jaclyn Harrington, Right, Abigail Perkins

Provenzales Talented Staff

My beautiful mama, Teresa Anne, wearing her new cancer hat.

Carrabino Gals: Top Left, Lynne Carrabino, Top Middle, Beth Spinale, Top Right, Teresa Hansen, Bottom Left, Kari Carrabino, Center Left, Connie Norman, Center Right Fran Harrington, Bottom Right, Laurie Loveland