Ally Edward, Sharon Thigpen, Samantha Grimaldi, Charis Thompson & Lindsey Warren

Kayla Edwards & Cindy Perry

Renee Launiere & Mara Clark

Katie MacMillan & Jen Simonds

Tucker McPherson & Rhonda Hanson

W

iggin’ Out and having a blast for a great cause was the plan on September 
6. The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) presented 
their 4th Annual Wiggin’ out for a Cause event, where ladies from the 
community gathered at the Emerald Coast Theatre Company for a fun 

evening benefi ting children in abusive situations. Upon arrival, ladies selected a mystery 
swag bag with a unique wig inside, then were whisked away into the style lounge to 
transform their look with hair and make-up by styling partner, award-winning Avantgarde 
Salon. Later, they broke out their best disco diva moves to tunes of DJ Vlad on the dance 
fl oor.  Other activities and a silent auction took place while guests were waited on by an 
outstanding group of men serving drinks and food. This 4th Annual Wiggin’ Out For A 
Cause was the most successful yet, with 150+ women attending and over $20,000 raised to 
benefi t ECCAC.

The ladies had fun but most importantly raised funds to benefi t innocent children who 

have found themselves in situations beyond their control. Wiggin’ out for a Cause will 
benefi t the impacted children ECCAC serves by providing funds to operate two centers, 
one in Niceville/Okaloosa County, and the Pierce Family Children’s Advocacy Center 
in DeFuniak Springs/Walton County. With a $1.3 million annual operating budget, the 
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has been in business for the past 
17 years providing services at no cost to over 11,000 children under abuse, abandonment, 
and neglect. A 501-C-3 non-profi t organization, their child-friendly centers house a 
multidisciplinary team of child protection personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, DCF, 
therapists, staff and volunteers.

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris

   VIP Destin at Emerald Coast Theatre Company

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