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Hosparus fashion show a success
by Missy Mudd
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mmudd@gcnewsgazette.com
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Grayson County residents came out to show their support over the weekend for a fundraising event for Hosparus.

Hosparus, end of life care, held their third annual fashion show, luncheon, and marketplace on April 12 to a sold out crowd at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Leitchfield.

The community event raised funds for local hospice patients in the county.

Guest speaker Bonnie Blanton talked about the recent loss of her husband, Les Blanton. Hosparus provided Blanton’s husband care during his illness.

Edward Jones employee Cris Roberts emceed the fashion show for the third year in a row. Several locals were invited to participate in the fashion show.

President and CEO of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Dr. Thelma White also made a special model appearance.

Four local businesses, Peebles, Cato, Something Beautiful, and Weekenders, showcased their new spring clothing lines.

The day ended with multiple door prizes and raffle drawings for themed baskets and other donated items.

The Grayson County High School Orchestra, under the direction of Summer Embry, provided background music for the event.

The Grayson County DECA was also available to serve drinks, take pictures, and distribute information about Hosparus services.

Fashion Show Coordinator Alfreda Weedman said she wanted to thank all of those individuals who participated in the success of the annual event.

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