Charity Fashion Show to Support School for Children

The third annual Charity Fashion Show, Unzip, will be held this weekend at Monmouth University in an effort to raise money for the School of Children, a non-profit specialized school for students with multiple disabilities and autism.

Unzip will begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Woodrow Wilson Grand Hall on Saturday, February 24. Expect to see MU students model clothing made by local designers, who will sell their clothing at the show.

In the past, there were only female models, but this year things will be a bit different, WMCX Office Coordinator Donna Mancini explains. "This is the first year with men models, so we're prepared with a co-ed changing room. One side for the women, another for the men."

The show is sponsored by clubs and organizations here at MU, such as WMCX, Hawk TV, CommWorks, The Outlook, and the Publice Relations Student Society of America. The show is financially-backed by the Student Government Association and Student Services.

School for Children is a not-for-profit school that teaches children with multiple disabilities and autism. The group was once a part of MU before it moved off-campus to a new facility in Eatontown, NJ. "My neighbor's daughter goes there, and two MU alumni and former WMCX members, Amy Sroka and Daniel Layton teach there, so we are doing are best to support a part of MU that has moved off-campus," said Mancini.

As the day approaches, MU and the surrounding community get ready for the show this weekend. Jared Ballin, MU student, waits in anticipation for the event: "I think we're going to have a great time at the show, see some new clothing, and it's all for a good cause. It's for the children."

Tickets for the show in advance are $10 and $15 at the door. Contact Donna Mancini at 732-571-3482 to purchase tickets or make a donation.