PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif., September 2005 - Vistas for Children, Inc., a distinguished and respected philanthropic organization composed of women volunteers from the South Bay, held its sixth annual fashion show Sunday, November 6, 2005 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The show featured Marciano, a runway inspired collection for the contemporary “it girl”, and GUESS.

Led by Chairwomen Randy Dauchot, Margo Goldsboro and Jennifer Morgan, the all-day event began at 10:00 a.m. with a silent auction and shopping boutique followed by a luncheon at 12:15 p.m. and live auction. Bidders competed for a trip to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta Georgia, an autographed Rolling Stones Guitar and a ride on the Goodyear Blimp Spirit of America, to name a few.

Junior Vistas, a philanthropy program comprised of children of Vistas members,
also had the honor of modeling the GUESS Kids and GUESS collections.

“Individuals working together, making a difference, is what Vistas is all about,” said Nadine Bobit, Vistas President. “GUESS joins us in our efforts to touch the lives of special needs children and their families and once again we expect a sold-out show.”

Vistas has been in the South Bay for more than 30 years and has contributed more than five million dollars to local institutions. Comprised of women dedicated to improving the lives of children and women in need, Vistas raised a record $213,000 last year. All proceeds from the fashion show will benefit Vistas' philanthropies.

The mission of Vistas is to raise funds to help special needs children and to be a system of support for these children and their families thereby ensuring that they develop to enjoy full and healthy lives. These include children who are multi-disabled, abused, homeless, terminally ill, suffering from the AIDS virus, and born with retinoblastoma or cancer of the eye.

For corporate sponsorship information, please contact Laurie Inadomi-Halvorsen
at 310.791.6075. For tickets and general information please call
310.375.8811 or email gj.sasso@verizon.net