The Rds Story
#gettingtozero
A chance encounter with a child infected with HIV, who was later orphaned when his parents died from the disease planted the seed that there was a specific way that I could be a part of the solution.
I can still remember sitting in the hospital room with ‘Ty’, his leg broken and doctors unable to operate right away after learning that he was HIV positive. It was just weeks before Christmas.
The memory of his bright smile when asked what he wanted for Christmas is forever burned on my brain. “Nothing” he said, his teeth big and white like Chiclets. “Not even a PlayStation,” I said. “Ok, maybe a PlayStation,” he replied.
There is something about the innocence of a child’s smile that never leaves you. Thank you ‘Ty’ for being such an inspiration and the core reason for the birth of The Red Dress Soiree.
– Tyrina Neely, Event Founder & Director
The Rds Glam Squad
The Red Dress Soiree is a labour of love. It takes a literal village to execute the event and many months of preparation to bring it to life.
Meet the Glam Squad that makes it happen.
SCIESKA ADDERLEY
My Friends Call Me…
Ci Ci
I am the RDS…
PR & Marketing Officer
My Fav Red Thing Is…
Red hair, so edgy!
I Feel Glamourous…
When my outfit is on point
FERNELLA FINLAYSON
My Friends Call Me…
Fernella
I am the RDS…
Silent Auction Chair
My Fav Red Thing Is…
Red convertible
I Feel Glamourous…
When I accomplish a big goal
LAURENA FINLAYSON
My Friends Call Me…
Laurie
I am the RDS…
Silent Auction Member
My Fav Red Thing Is…
Lipstick & nail polish
I Feel Glamourous…
When I’m wearing my favourite pair of heels and my favourite perfume
MICHELA ELLIS
My Friends Call Me…
Mike
I am the RDS…
Silent Auction Member
My Fav Red Thing Is…
Red briefcase I take to court
I Feel Glamourous…
When I have a French Manicure
CORINNA NEELY
My Friends Call Me…
Corinna
I am the RDS…
Concierge Coordinator
My Fav Red Thing Is…
My signature red nails
I Feel Glamourous…
When I get my gray hair rinsed
TYRINA NEELY
My Friends Call Me…
Ty
I am the RDS…
Founder, Coordinator & Event Director
My Fav Red Thing Is…
MAC Ruby Woo
I Feel Glamourous…
When I’m travelling to new places
JERCHOVIA MOXEY
My Friends Call Me…
Chovvs
I am the RDS…
PR & Marketing Officer
My Fav Red Thing Is…
Red Wine
I Feel Glamourous…
When I have an amazing twistout
KEISHA OLIVER
My Friends Call Me…
Keish
I am the RDS…
RED Magazine Designer
My Fav Red Thing Is…
Scarlet, my car
I Feel Glamourous…
When I get dolled up for a formal event. The hair, makeup, the dress, the whole nine yards
SHANDIA SAUNDERS
My Friends Call Me…
Shandia lol
I am the RDS…
Corporate Sponsor Coordinator
My Fav Red Thing Is…
Red pumps
I Feel Glamourous…
When I leave the hair salon with a great style
