Sale to help send teens to prom

The Renal Support Network will host a charity accessory sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 1311 N. Maryland Ave. in Glendale. All proceeds will benefit RSN’s 11th Annual Renal Teen Prom, held yearly for Southern California teens with kidney disease.

A large variety of high-quality accessories will be on sale, including designer pieces. Donated new or gently used accessories such as purses, jewelry, scarves, belts, hats, ties and more are also needed for the unique fundraiser.

Teens with renal disease can attend the prom beginning at age 14, and many have made lifelong friends they look forward to seeing each year. Last year, more than 300 renal patients and their dates attended.

“I created the Renal Teen Prom because I missed my own prom due to chronic kidney disease, which I have had since I was 2,” said Lori Hartwell, founder and president of RSN. “I spent all my teenage years on dialysis. We want to give these teens the chance to get to know others who are like them, walking in the same shoes.”

The cost to send each teen to the renal prom is well over $100, yet RSN, their volunteers and sponsors provide the entire night at no charge. This includes donated dresses and ties for the teens; transportation, dinner, entertainment, glamour photos and even on-site nephrology nurses to tend to special medical needs.

The community is invited to find treasures at the event or to donate items. Contact Renal Support Network at (866) 903-1728 to donate. Pick-up service is available in local areas.

For more information about the Renal Support Network, the Renal Teen Prom, and the Accessory Sale, visit www.RSNhope.org.