Two happy women, one wearing yellow blazer, are smiling and holding an oversized check.

Campaign Champion Candy Shaw, BCL Founder Lynelle Lynch, and BCL Executive Director Lisa Roeberg announced the success of the "One Day One Ticket" campaign.

Photo: Beauty Changes Lives

Beauty Changes Lives, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education and opportunity in the beauty and wellness industry, announced the success of its "One Day. One Ticket." campaign. The announcement was made during the organization's Annual Gala held in Chicago, where attendees gathered to celebrate and support the mission of Beauty Changes Lives.

The "One Day One Ticket" campaign invited beauty and wellness professionals to contribute the value of one service ticket from their day to support the organization's mission. Beauty Changes Lives raised about $133,000 in its campaign efforts.

"We are thrilled to share the remarkable achievements of our 'One Day. One Ticket.' campaign with our supporters and partners at the Gala in Chicago. The overwhelming response to this grassroots fundraiser demonstrates the immense generosity and dedication of the beauty and wellness community. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of aspiring beauty professionals."

— Lynelle Lynch, Co-Founder of Beauty Changes Lives

An estimated 3,000 Beauty and Wellness professionals participated in "One Day. One Ticket" in cities across North America including 99 school teams, 100 salon and spa teams, and 320 individuals, comprised of beauty and wellness professionals, students, and clients.

Notable Contributers to the One Day. One Ticket. Campaign

  • Top Salon Team: Gadabout Salons, AZ, who contributed $20,000.
  • Top Individual Contributor: Lynda Baker, chief executive of the Northeast and Southwest Hairstyling Awards, donated $5,000.
  • Top School: Ogle School, Arlington, Texas, whose contribution of $5,000 underscores their dedication to nurturing future talent in the beauty industry.

The following brands and businesses helped chair the One Day. One Ticket. campaign: Bellus Academy, Pivot Point International, Paul Mitchell, SOLA, Reuzel, CND, and OPI.

The funds raised through the "One Day One Ticket" campaign will directly benefit Beauty Changes Lives' scholarship programs, mentorship initiatives, and educational resources, empowering individuals to pursue their passions and achieve their dreams in the beauty and wellness industry.

"We extend our deepest gratitude to all the beauty and wellness professionals, schools, and individuals who participated in the 'One Day One Ticket' campaign," added Lisa Roeberg, executive director at Beauty Changes Lives. "Your contributions are not only helping to change lives but also shaping the future of the beauty industry."

For more information about Beauty Changes Lives and its initiatives, please visit beautychangeslives.org.

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Originally posted on Modern Salon