{"id":12791,"date":"2015-07-14T16:46:33","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T20:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/?p=12791"},"modified":"2015-07-14T16:46:33","modified_gmt":"2015-07-14T20:46:33","slug":"rumrunners-collection-event-raises-more-than-3000-for-pace-center-for-girls-next-collection-event-in-downtown-fort-myers-on-july-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/2015\/07\/14\/rumrunners-collection-event-raises-more-than-3000-for-pace-center-for-girls-next-collection-event-in-downtown-fort-myers-on-july-16\/","title":{"rendered":"RumRunners collection event raises more than $3,000 for PACE Center for Girls; Next collection event in downtown Fort Myers on July 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Kim-Judd-with-Robert-Alex-McDonald-Sara-Garner.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12798\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Kim-Judd-with-Robert-Alex-McDonald-Sara-Garner-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LTD7-RumRunners-collection-event-raffle-drawing-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12807\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LTD7-RumRunners-collection-event-raffle-drawing-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Kim Judd with Robert &amp; Alex McDonald &amp; Sara Garner<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 14, 2015) \u2013 RumRunners Restaurant raised more than $3,000 during its \u201cHavana Nights\u201d collection event on July 8, where 200 people dressed in their Caribbean best brought in nearly 250 donations, including dresses, shoes and accessories, for this year\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lovethatdress.org\" target=\"_blank\">Love That Dress!<\/a> event.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->The evening included a selection of Cuban-style appetizers by Chef Todd, a signature Tito\u2019s Mojito cocktail, \u201cFish Bowl\u201d raffle, music by New Beginnings Events and more.<\/p>\n<p>The next dress collection parties include:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Goodwill Boutique on First \u201cUptown Funk\u201d Collection Event<\/strong>\u00a0on Thursday, July 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Goodwill Boutique on First, located at 2401 First Street in downtown Fort Myers with\u00a0<strong>The Firestone After Party<\/strong>\u00a0from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Firestone, located at 2224 Bay Street in downtown Fort Myers, featuring the \u201cLittle Dress-Tini\u201d signature drink and celebrity bartenders, including Mayor Randy Henderson<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sephora Beauty Night Out Collection Event<\/strong>\u00a0on Friday, July 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Sephora, located at 23161 Fashion Drive, Suite 113 at Coconut Point in Estero<\/li>\n<li><strong>Six Bends Harley-Davidson Lucky Number 7 Casino Finale<\/strong>\u00a0on Friday, August 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Six Bends Harley-Davidson, located at 9501 Thunder Road in Fort Myers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>This year\u2019s Love That Dress! will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the Embassy Suites in Estero, located at 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive. In the months leading up to the event, members of the Southwest Florida community are asked to donate new and gently loved dresses and accessories at collection parties and convenient drop-off locations across the county. Collection parties hosted by generous local businesses and organizations are a way to connect with community members and sample the local fare, all while collecting inventory, raising funds and generating awareness for the main event.<\/p>\n<p>During the main event, attendees will enjoy the huge inventory with friends, a silent auction full of unique packages, and cocktails. Suite and VIP ticket holders are granted access to early shopping, private dressing rooms, clothing holds, express check-out service, complimentary adult beverages, hors d\u2019oeuvres and a private selection of decadent chocolates. VIP Suite owners will also receive a complementary style and personal shopping experience with Christine Sherlock of Image Matters. VIP Suites are still available for purchase. Tickets for the main event will go on sale Aug. 1. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lovethatdress.org\/\">www.lovethatdress.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p>All proceeds from Love That Dress!7 will benefit PACE Center for Girls, Lee County. PACE is a non-residential program targeting the unique needs of girls, ages 12 to 18, facing challenges such as physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, foster care, neglect, death of a parent, family history of incarceration, truancy and declining grades.<\/p>\n<p>PACE Center for Girls, Inc. is a Florida-based, nonprofit organization and the only statewide prevention program for adolescent at-risk girls in the nation. In the past year, the Lee County program provided 116 girls with education, counseling, training and advocacy, resulting in 94 percent of girls in the program having no involvement with juvenile justice within six months of leaving PACE, 88 percent improving their academic performance and 80 percent remaining in school or obtaining employment three years after leaving PACE. As a result, PACE reduces the significant long-term costs associated with teen pregnancy, substance use, unemployment and long-term economic dependency.<\/p>\n<p>PACE accepts referrals from the juvenile justice system, the Department of Children and Families, school personnel, community-service agencies, parents, family members and friends, as well as self-referrals.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the event, call 239-470-7548, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lovethatdress.org\/\">www.lovethatdress.org<\/a>\u00a0or search \u201cLove That Dress, Lee\u201d on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Robert-Alex-McDonald.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12808\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Robert-Alex-McDonald-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Robert &amp; Alex McDonald<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/L.A.-Clark.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12809\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/L.A.-Clark-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>L.A. Clark<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Gloria-Tate-Joanne-Robertson.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12806\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Gloria-Tate-Joanne-Robertson-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gloria Tate &amp; Joanne Robertson<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Dottie-Tronnes-Buffy-Haygood-Laura-Slack1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12805\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Dottie-Tronnes-Buffy-Haygood-Laura-Slack1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dottie Tronnes, Buffy Haygood &amp; Laura Slack<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Dooper-Christine-Dold-with-Mitch-Williamson.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12804\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Dooper-Christine-Dold-with-Mitch-Williamson-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dooper &amp; Christine Dold with Mitch Williamson<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sandy-Stilwell-Allyson-Ross-Jennifer-Nelson.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-7\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12803\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sandy-Stilwell-Allyson-Ross-Jennifer-Nelson-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sandy Stilwell, Allyson Ross &amp; Jennifer Nelson<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Patricia-Cardenas-Kristen-Thrash.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-8\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12802\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Patricia-Cardenas-Kristen-Thrash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Patricia Cardenas &amp; Kristen Thrash<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Michael-Rodstein-Michel-Doherty-Max-Dean.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-9\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12801\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Michael-Rodstein-Michel-Doherty-Max-Dean-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Michael Rodstein, Michel Doherty &amp; Max Dean<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Meg-Geltner-Diana-Willis.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-10\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12800\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Meg-Geltner-Diana-Willis-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meg Geltner &amp; Diana Willis<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mary-Beth-Keslinger-Brittany-Cohill-Gina-Birch.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-11\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12799\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mary-Beth-Keslinger-Brittany-Cohill-Gina-Birch-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mary Beth Keslinger, Brittany Cohill &amp; Gina Birch<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Kelsi-Gately-Brittney-Novack-Kelly-Knight-Mary-Gibson.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-12\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12797\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Kelsi-Gately-Brittney-Novack-Kelly-Knight-Mary-Gibson-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kelsi Gately, Brittney Novack, Kelly Knight &amp; Mary Gibson<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hope-Lewis-Donna-Caruso.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-13\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12796\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hope-Lewis-Donna-Caruso-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hope Lewis &amp; Donna Caruso<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Brett-Knight-Sara-Garner-Carol-Wonderly-Allyson-Ross-Jeremy-Eck.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-14\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12794\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Brett-Knight-Sara-Garner-Carol-Wonderly-Allyson-Ross-Jeremy-Eck-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Brett Knight, Sara Garner, Carol Wonderly, Allyson Ross &amp; Jeremy Eck<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Betty-Lockard-Virginia-Henderson.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-15\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12793\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Betty-Lockard-Virginia-Henderson-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Betty Lockard &amp; Virginia Henderson<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Anne-Wittenborn-with-Meghan-Christin-Collins.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-16\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12792\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Anne-Wittenborn-with-Meghan-Christin-Collins-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anne Wittenborn with Meghan &amp; Christin Collins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0 Kim Judd with Robert &amp; Alex McDonald &amp; Sara Garner FORT MYERS, Fla. 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