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2023 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon to Benefit The Arc of San Diego

Winter Wonderland 2023

Philanthropic event supports children and adults with disabilities

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – The Arc of San Diego is proud to present a spectacular philanthropic event taking place this holiday season, Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon. You won’t want to miss this amazing runway show presented by Style Personality Leonard Simpson. This magnificent affair features some of the finest trends in style and benefits life-changing programs at The Arc of San Diego.

The event is chaired by Maria Stanley and her daughter Cici Drummond and Laura Applegate and her daughter Erica Ram, all dedicated local philanthropists and supporters of The Arc of San Diego. Our Honorary Chairs are Dr. Howard and Barbara Milstein. The honorary committee is made up of Dee Ammon, Marla Black, Judy Burer, Vicki Eddy, Arlene Esgate, Judi Gottschalk, Daran Grimm, Roxi Link, Nayda Locke, Christina Maggiora, Cheryl Mitchell, Ludvina Nevarez, Phyllis Parrish, Clarice Perkins, Kristi Pieper, Sandy Redman, Barbie Spinazzola, Peggy Stern, Kathryn Vaughn and Maggie Watkins.

Winter Wonderland takes place on Friday, December 1, 2023 at The US Grant (326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101). Doors open at 10:00 a.m. with check-in, shopping boutique, and silent auction followed at 12 noon by luncheon and runway show. Guests will have the opportunity to support The Arc of San Diego while shopping at a vendor boutique and bidding on alluring auction items. Proceeds help The Arc of San Diego continue providing essential life services such as day training, employment, and residential living services to more than 2,000 children and adults with disabilities.

Model on runway during Winter Wonderland 2022
Model on runway during Winter Wonderland 2022

What better way to celebrate the holiday season while showcasing some of the most exquisite attire while raising vital funds for children and adults with disabilities.  After all, it is fashionable to be philanthropic!

Don’t miss out on this entertaining afternoon of haute fashion and incredible dining for a great cause.  VIP Runway Seating Tickets are available for $175 and Gold Seating Tickets are available for $125. Tables of 10 and sponsorship opportunities are also available. To make reservations or for more information, call (619) 685-1175 or email info@arc-sd.com. Tickets are also available here.

(from left to right) Malissa Sanfilippo, Maria Stanley, Cici Drummond, Jennifer Navarra, Brittany Simpson, Leonard Simpson, Kathryn Vaughn and Christina Maggiora
(from left to right) Malissa Sanfilippo, Maria Stanley, Cici Drummond, Jennifer Navarra, Brittany Simpson, Leonard Simpson, Kathryn Vaughn and Christina Maggiora

The Arc of San Diego is the largest, most comprehensive service provider for people with disabilities in San Diego County, serving over 2,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and down syndrome each year. For more information on The Arc of San Diego, please visit www.arc-sd.com. Join The Arc of San Diego’s social media community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheArcSanDiego, Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheArcSanDiego, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/thearcsandiego/.

Leonard G. Simpson is a premier producer of fashion shows and other high-profile entertainment projects in Los Angeles and New York. He is a well-known television style host and has appeared at the Oscar’s live on the red carpet with ABC. He is also the creator of Fashion Forward, an internationally known fashion production company.

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