After horrible loss, you can still find it in your heart to love again.
Betty Vitale started Tammi’s Closet in honor of her daughter. Tammi passed away from an unfortunate car accident while she was still a teenage girl. Betty had kept her prom dress for 10 years before giving it away to a girl who needed it more. This act sparked a whole new purpose in Betty’s life. Now, she is currently in her fifth year of Tammi’s Closet and has donated over 2000 dresses since the beginning! Find out more about Betty and her organization on this week’s show!
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[3:10] How did Tammi’s Closet get started? [5:15] During Tammi’s Closet’s third year, someone broke into Betty’s house and stole 19 prom dresses. She was heartbroken, but, through the media’s help, the community and people from all over ended up donating 900 prom dresses that year. [6:00] Betty is now in her filth year and 300 dresses have already been donated to her. [7:45] Tammi died in an unfortunate car accident and it took Betty 10 years before she could give her dress away. [14:00] Tammi’s Closet is a way for Betty to keep her daughter’s name alive and honor her. [22:40] Macy’s has been kind enough to donate gift certificates to Tammi’s Closet. [25:55] Does Betty take wedding dresses? [28:15] Betty admits that the robbery of those 19 dresses was a blessing in disguise. [32:20] What kinds of things does Betty need to make someone’s prom day special? [35:25] Betty shares her philosophy and why she believes in giving back. [37:25] Tammi’s Closet has made Betty a better and happier person. [42:20] Hold on to what you have now because you never know if it’s going to be gone.Mentioned in This Episode:
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