Gangs and Glamour: How High Fashion and High Stakes Collide for a Cause!

Who says you can't mix high fashion with high-caliber thrills? In an unexpected twist, the posh setting of Parker Palm Springs became the backdrop for a tale of gangs, bullets, and hope! Almost 220 captivated attendees got an earful from the magnetic Rev. Gregory Boyle, the genius behind Homeboy Industries.

Boyle's heartfelt saga of transforming the lives of L.A. gang members brought the crowd to tears, proving that even the most luxurious venues can't mask the raw power of human connection. Two of Boyle's "homies" even mingled with the who's who of the event, making it a day to remember.

Attendees indulged in a gourmet feast fit for the runway, with chilled gazpacho, Provençal salad, and a divine mixed berry tart. But the icing on the cake was the fiercely contested auction item: two coveted tickets to Donna Karan's New York Fashion Week extravaganza!

With co-chair wizards Heather Vaikona and Julie Martinez ensuring every corner sparkled, CBS local 2's charismatic anchor Jenifer Daniels set the stage for Saks Fifth Avenue's own Eric Rodriguez, who unveiled a lineup of breathtaking designs from Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen. The dynamic performance by students wrapped things up in style, leaving everyone wanting more.

The glittering event, aptly dubbed "At Our Best," wasn't just about glamorous couture—it raked in a staggering $60,000 for St. Theresa's bright young minds. Power players in the audience included a lineup of local luminaries and everyone was buzzing about the fantastic cause.

And here’s a shoutout to the fabulous sponsors like Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert and Eisenhower Medical Center, who pulled out all the stops to make this event a smashing success. Feeling inspired? Want to keep the magic alive? Reach out to Marie Weigel at (760) 902-4428 or weigelps@aol.com. Don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing journey!