South Florida Mom Sells Jeans For Charity
PLANTATION (CBS4) - It's been a long road for a South Florida mom and her family, but with a little bit of creativity and a lot of denim, they hope to give back to those who helped along the way.
"My daughter Brooke Elizabeth Elmore was born at 29 weeks, she weighed 2 lbs. and 6 oz. and critically ill," Susie Elmore explained to CBS4's Nicole Maristany.
Three years later baby Brooke is a healthy little girl, but Susie will never forget the team of doctors, nurses and medical equipment that helped save her daughter.
"There were times when we wouldn't think we'd take her home and other times that we gathered around and prayed for the best," explained Susie. "The incubator that she was in, that she needed to be in, was donated from the March of Dimes."
Susie came up with a creative way to give back to the organization that had given Brooke a second chance.
"The event is called Denim for Dimes," said Elmore. "We decided to collect a whole bunch of jeans. We're going to sell all of the jeans for ten dollars."
Neighbors, local businesses and schools joined the Denim for Dimes Drive and while the potential for dollars is great, the most exciting part for Susie is the awareness she's helping to create.
"There's not a forum to talk about it, and that's been my favorite part. Women and families are reaching out to me all over the country," said Elmore.
The Denim for Dimes event will take place at Bokamper's Restaurant (1280 South Pine Island Road Plantation, FL 33324) Friday, April 8th from 6 – 11pm. If you would like give a contribution to Denim for Dimes, visit www.neighbors4neighbors.org.
