Prom Stories
 Wednesday, 19 May 2010 12:48 |  Written by Deana Medina |  | 
Wow, first of all I want to say that the unforgettable prom was truly amazing; I was not expecting it to be as good as it was. Walking down the red carpet, seeing all the people clapping and smiling for me, made me feel so important. I felt special and very well known. Waiting to actually get inside the ball room, to see how it looked felt like every minute was an hour, instead of 60 seconds. The professional pictures and the servers serving unlimited appetizers and soft drinks blew me away! I felt like I was at a celebrity’s party. OMG, then I finally got into the ball room and it knocked me off my feet, literally! Towards the end of the evening I noticed the photo booth and that awesome movie clip book studio. It was so incredible; I’ve never seen anything like that before. It was too irresistible to only do one. I loved taking pics with my Joe D family; now I have pics so I can never forget that night. I just think its so amazing how people took the time to make this happen for teens who can’t go to their own prom or maybe even just because they have cancer so they can really enjoy themselves for at least one night. It got my mind off of all kinds of problems I’ve been facing for the past 10 months. Thanks Unforgettable Prom! |
Monday, 17 May 2010 12:47 | Written by Tiffany Samuels | |
A prom is one of the most unforgettable events in any teen’s life. We go through different strains to make it as close to perfect as possible. I thought my time to stress over a perfect prom day would never come when I was diagnosed with cancer. Had it not been for the JDCH Peds Hem/ Onc staff and crew from the Unforgettable Prom, I would have never gotten the chance to visit Becca’s Closet and choose any dress I want to wear. I would have never reunited with an old friend who decided to use me on my Unforgettable Prom experience for her senior project. I got a taste of the glamorous life and I even got my very own paparazzi to film me. The night was filled with so many high points in such a short amount of time, I felt like I was living a fantasy. Not only was I able to wear the most beautiful prom dress ever, I was given the opportunity to get my nails and make-up done for no charge at all. It was thrilling to arrive at The Ritz-Carlton Luxury Hotel, pulling up in a fancy limousine; I couldn’t believe it was me and my friends who were the treated like superstars. It felt like everything happened by fate because I could only fantasize about having such a golden experience, so it turns out fate has a way of making even the most fantastic notions and dreams realistic. The Unforgettable Prom is truly lived up to it’s name. Wednesday, 03 February 2010 15:56 | Written by Brandon Opre | |
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 06:23 | Written by Broward Health | |
 December 15, 2009
Media Contacts:
Cathy Schwartz/Office: 954-831-2752
Cathy Meyer/Office: 954-831-2732
For Immediate Release
For Teens with Cancer, “Unforgettable Prom” sponsored by Chris Evert Children’s Hospital Will Be a Night to Remember
Prom night is one of the highlights of young adulthood for most teenagers – a reason to dress up and dance the night away.
It’s a special celebration that kids with cancer often have to miss.
But on April 30, 2010, these teens will have a chance to party at a prom of their own.
Broward Health/Chris Evert Children’s Hospital is sponsoring the first annual “Unforgettable Prom” in South Florida. Hosted by the Friends of Scott Foundation, the prom will be held at the elegant Ritz-Carlton hotel on Ft. Lauderdale beach.
Hundreds of children ages 12 to 19 will be treated like stars as they arrive in limousines and walk the red carpet.
“The kids are so excited about the prom. When their days are usually spent focusing on their illness, the prom takes their mind off of being sick,” said Trish Lira, director of Child Life Services at Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. “And because all the attendees are cancer patients, they don’t worry about looking or feeling different – everyone understands what they’re going through.”
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