[cnn-photo-caption image=http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/05/26/art.fairydust.ofd.jpg caption=”Operation Fairy Dust helps high school girls prepare for prom night when they otherwise couldn’t afford to do so.”]Prom. They say you never forget the day, good or bad. The date. The hair. The makeup. The dress.
But many young girls can’t afford to get all dolled up. Enter Operation Fairy Dust. Founded in 2002, this group was built by young female professionals and graduate students in New York City. It provides high school girls with makeup, accessories and prom dresses, if they can’t buy them on their own.
With sister organizations around the country, these groups sustain themselves with donations and second-hand dresses. The young women who run the group wear tiaras and are as cheerful as they are kind-hearted. They can’t promise a good time, but they can provide the means to have a fair shot at having one.
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Young People Who Rock 
Hi,
What kind of feedback all of you receive after the aimed girl’s proms?
Heder
18, Brazil.
Hi,
What they are doing is very unusual but I find it simply inspiring.
How did they come up with this idea? What were their objectives?
Cris
22, Philippines
Are all the people that work with you employees or volunteers?
Rock isn’t the word…….you guys are awsome…………I think this is a great idea that could benefit many girls throughout the country………are there any plans to expand this program to reach other parts of the country?? world???
YOU ROCK ON ROCKSTAR…….keep up the good work!!!
Hey,
What makes getting a dress from fairy dust any different then going to the salvation army or a second hand shop?
Nick
Hi,
This is an amazing opportunity for high school girls.
How do you get funding for this magical event? Do you have sponsors? Do you have employees or volunteers only?
Keep up the great work. Prom is such a special night. It is great that you help it happen for so many girls.
How can I donate my dresses to you?
Thanks you for your organization and for the story!
I love this story. It gives me ideas how I can help someone out during
prom season.
I hope to read more about your organization.
I love it! The idea to create this foundation is amazing. It is every girls dream to go to prom and have a new dress, get your makeup done, hair and nails done. But in all reality a lot of girls in the country arent able to do this because their family isnt in the financial position to spend money on something that isnt a necessity. Thinking back to 2002 when it was my prom the tickets were $100. Then you have to pay for all the other stuff as well. A girl can easily spend $500 in preparing for prom.
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I can think of money better spent on other things.
I laugh, because I noticed that the two “negative” comments are from guys. I don’t blame the boys for not understanding, prom is a girl thing. I like what Fairy Dust is doing and commend their efforts!
I truly applaud your efforts.
Prom is like a passage from high school into the real world. It is from the fish bowl to the pond. Females are so burdened to “look their best”, and this outfit helps on the most visual and subliminal levels. That is true ingenuity. That is true understanding. Good for you!
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July 30, 2008
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