Help Caren Brady Young Relocate to her Dream Job

Hi, we’re a group of Caren’s friends starting this fundraiser to help make Caren’s dream a reality without the burden of going deeply into debt. Starting mid-April, Caren will be the Resident Costume Designer at Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton, FL. A dream come true that’s been years in the making. Caren will be heading down to Florida on April 11th and, after two years of covid-related unemployment, needs our help with moving expenses. They add up fast: Movers - $4,000, first/last/security/HOA fee -$5,400, Gas - $300, 1 night in a hotel - $160, internet/cable set-up - $120, and then there are the incidentals. Together we can lift these burdens so that Caren can spend her first few months in Florida focusing on creating theatre magic.

When we think of Caren, we think of the many fabulous shows she designed and costumed that transported us to other times and places. Maybe Caren made you a costume that helped you propel your character to life; maybe she taught you to sew, or created the Halloween costume that won the contest, the wedding dress of your dreams, the jeans with the perfect fit. Beyond her incredible talent, Caren is the most generous friend who always will lend a hand, a sympathetic ear or her well-stocked stash of candy and chips. If you have ever benefited from Caren’s unique talent or helping hand, please consider saying “thank you!” by contributing to this fund.

Always the Phoenix rising from the ashes to take on new challenges, Caren is a giver. A giver of talent and a giver of her time. Let us now give her a bit of our treasure.

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