Join Indi-Chic owners, Michelle and Dan Jaffe, for an evening of fun, fashion and fundraising as they donate a percentage of their sales from 5-9 p.m. on June 23 to Catherine’s Hope for a Cure. This non-profit was created by long-time Boca Raton resident Catherine Abbott-Horowitz to raise awareness and research funds for Batten disease, an always-fatal neurodegenerative condition that afflicts thousands of people, including Horowitz. The evening will showcase Indi-Chic’s sophisticated signature styles and will feature complimentary wine and lite bites from Lemon Grass.
“Like most people, we had never heard of Batten disease,” said Michelle Jaffe. “But when Catherine told us her story and how people afflicted with other diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MS will all benefit from research done on Batten disease, we knew we wanted to help.”
“I so appreciate the Jaffes coordinating this event for me,” said Catherine. “I was diagnosed with Batten disease as an adult; however, I soon learned that it is the number one neurodegenerative disease in children. And because it is hereditary, my two sons have a 50 percent chance of developing this disease. Dealing with our prognoses is not easy, but I wanted to focus on doing something positive, not only for us, but for the thousands and thousands of others who also have this disease.”
Abbott-Horowitz founded Catherine’s Hope for a Cure to raise funds for research doctors at Massachusetts General/ Harvard and in London, the only two facilities in the world doing advanced research on the disease. Through her efforts she has raised over $120,000 of desperately needed research money, and 100 percent of all the money she raises goes to the doctors.
“The one thing we noticed about Catherine is that she is focused on living life to the fullest and we want to celebrate that at our event,” said Michelle. “Our fashions are about embracing an individual look. We have created an essential lifestyle brand for the jet-set fashionista, featuring a sophisticated mix of distinctive styles for day, night, going-out, resort and après-yoga.”
Since opening in Royal Palm Place, the boutique has gained an avid following who adore their casual to dressy clothing, handbags, jewelry and shoes that you won’t find at any other retailers or clothing boutiques. Serving discriminating customers who seek quality constructed fashions and accessories that defy trends, Indi-Chic is known for designer fashions in luxurious fabrics including pima cotton, cashmere, handmade lace, velvets and silks.
Guests who attend this event will leave with something that makes the both look and feel fabulous! And as always, with every Indi-Chic purchase, patrons receive a one-of-a-kind reusable and eco-friendly artisan global print satchel.
To donate to Catherine’s cause, visit www.Catherineshopeforacure.org
And to preview some of the incredible style available at Indi-Chic visit www.indichicboca.com