TESTIMONIALS

"I'm a 2004 Grad from Burnaby Mountain Secondary and I'd love to thank you all for the wonderful dress, shoes, jewelry, and the makeup and hairdo. My father just saw me in the dress you gave me and he thinks that I look really beautiful."
V., Student

"I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to have been a part of the Cinderella Boutique Day… Some of the students looked so unsure as they sat in the lobby, waiting their turn to go in. Then when they entered and saw the beautiful display before them they changed. Some had tears and some were just numb with delight. I had to fight back tears when I saw one of the first Cinderellas having her picture taken in her beautiful new dress, hair and makeup done. She truly looked like a princess. Congratulations to everyone involved in the Cinderella Project and to the many hands it took to put it all together."
S.C., Boutique Day Volunteer

"It was truly an amazing experience. Thank you again, for including me in this amazing project and I am sure I will be helping out where ever I can during the year and at next year's event."
J.F., Fairy Godparent

"I had a wonderful time on Boutique Day! My Cinderfella was so much fun to spend the day with… He told me how thoughtful it was that I had volunteered my day to help him, and was amazed that so many people and organizations had donated all the time, funding and clothes. We exchanged email addresses, and I hope to see pictures of his prom! It was a tremendous experience to see this transformation and wonderful to work with a student who was so honest and told me how much it meant to him."
N.P. Fairy Godparent

"As a Grade 12 counselor at New Westminster Secondary, I had the pleasure of submitting names for the Cinderella Project. I decided to attend on Sunday to get a better idea of your wonderful project! I want to thank all of you who make this possible for our students. The two girls were so excited and thrilled to be pampered and treated so well. It was really a most special day for both of them. Both are now looking forward to the grad dinner and dance and being prepared with all the things that they and their families were unable to afford has made them so happy!"
Meiyan Quong Yip, Counselor, New Westminster Secondary

"Just wanted to thank you for your hard work and the joy you bring to kids. M., one of my student referrals, bounced into my office first thing this morning, beaming, to tell me that she found "her" dress. She is glowing… She and her mother where overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity… She also is still sporting her straightened hair and funky eye shadow from yesterday. Thank you for making a difference."
Christina Sears, Grade 12 Counselor, Windsor Secondary School

"I saw the beautiful result of one of your Cinderella Project makeovers. This young girl gets on my bus every Sunday after church, but yesterday, unlike most, she was all smiles and looking very grown up and quite beautiful. I waited for her to start the conversation as she usually does, and she was so excited, she wanted to show me her dress, shoes, etc. She said she felt like a movie star, the most loved and pampered she's ever felt. I wish I knew her name so I could tell you which beautiful child she is, but I don't like to push kids, I find they tell you these things on their own when they are ready. I would like to thank you for making these kids' dreams of a fabulous graduation possible. I was told of your organization four years ago by some friends of mine who take part by volunteering, but until yesterday, I have never seen the incredible difference you make in the lives of the young people you help."
L.V., Vancouver, B.C.

"I happened to come across your site and I was simply moved to tears - tears of happiness about the generosity of the Canadian community and the volunteers that make this possible. I live in Australia and we call the 'prom', a formal and it never occurred to me the cost involved in something like it that many people can simply not afford to go. Thank you for opening my eyes up…I compliment you on your decency for others and it really shows that the human spirit is alive and well in people like you. This organization is truly an inspiration to me."
Sara O'Donnell, Australia

“Y. came in today with a smile on her face a mile wide. Her time in the Renaissance yesterday did an incredible amount for her self-esteem. The organization behind the project, the people involved in welcoming and helping the grads were obviously first-rate. You put Y. and her Mum on Cloud 9 – thank you so much.”
Roger Phillips – Gd. 12 Counsellor, New Westminister Secondary

“I would like to give great thanks to everyone who made it possible for me to be able to go to my graduation in style. I wish that I could repay you for all that you have done for me. A big thank you also goes out to Susan Upton for helping me choose my dress and everything that went with it. Once again thank you for making this happen for everyone who thought it would be impossible.”
L. R. – Student

“I spoke to my students today and they are still feeling the afterglow of the goodness they experienced….As their Graduation rite of passage approaches, all (six) of these students can look forward to their Ball and they will never forget the experience of having been blindsided by benevolence.”
Joe Ferrara, Gd. 12 Counsellor, Britannia Secondary School

“I wish to thank you for everything you did for A.’s Graduation. Her dress, shoes, and purse were just beautiful and she and I had a good time. We had a beautiful day and night for her and I know it would not have been possible without your help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart”
Mary Ann B., Parent

“Thanks to your generosity, S. was able to go to her prom looking like a princess in the ice blue satin gown. This act of kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you.”
Maureen, Parent