Co-Chairwomen (l-r) Haley Winstead, Wendy Sadusky, Rebecca D’Emic, Kathy Adkins, Susan Brockway and Renee Feder wear Oscar de la Renta dresses that fit the brunch‘s theme, ‘For the Love of Flowers.‘ Photo provided by Warner-Prokos Photography
By Amy Woods
The iconic couture of Oscar de la Renta has formed the theme for the 10th annual Angel Moms Brunch benefiting Place of Hope.
The famed designer’s patterns and prints inspired the “For the Love of Flowers” event set for April 12.
“This year is a little bit different,” Co-Chairwoman Rebecca D’Emic said. “It’s the 10th anniversary, and we wanted to make it extra special.”
Not only will the intimate fashion presentation be a new element of the fundraiser, the venue will be as well. Formerly staged at the Royal Palm Beach Yacht & Country Club, the brunch is moving to Boca West Country Club to accommodate more guests.
“We’re trying to reach deeper into the community by including all the women who would like to attend,” D’Emic said. “This way, Angel Moms can buy individual tickets and sit together.”
Place of Hope assists abused and neglected children, and its Angel Moms focus on those who have aged out of the foster care system.
A crowd of 600 is expected at the four-hour affair. It will feature a social hour with a silent auction, champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres followed by the honoring of D’Emic as the 2024 Angel of Hope for her service as president of the Angel Moms.
“It’s a fundraising event, but it’s to recognize all the current volunteers, and it’s also to introduce what Place of Hope is doing to new Angel Moms in the community who would like to serve somewhere,” D’Emic said.
“It’s not just about the money. We want women from all different demographics to be a part of what’s happening here.”
The highlight of the program is guest speaker Tori Hope Petersen, author of the bestseller Fostered.
“I finished her book,” D’Emic said. “It’s excellent. She is using her trauma and what she went through to now encourage and inspire others to get involved. She’s going to share her story.”
Petersen lived through more than one dozen foster homes as a child and, as an adult, advocates on the issue, explaining to audiences how they can change the world by loving those in front of them.
“We’re so thrilled that this event is celebrating its 10th anniversary,” said Charles Bender, Place of Hope’s founding CEO and board member. “We’re so grateful for everyone who has supported us along the way and continues to build our solid foundation for the future as well.”
If You Go
What: Angel Moms Brunch
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12Guest speaker: Tori Hope Petersen, author of the bestseller Fostered
Where: Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton
Cost: $250
Information: 561-483-0962, Ext. 61, or placeof hoperinker.org
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