VAIL \u2013 You can help raise money for local schools and look good doing it.<\/p>\n
Project Funway returns to Vail’s Dobson Arena Feb. 9, this year with television’s “Project Runway” winner Mondo Guerra as one of the guest judges.<\/p>\n
And for the creative adults among us, they still have a few spots open for adult dress designers. All the youth spaces are full.<\/p>\n
Project Funway is the Education Foundation of Eagle County’s<\/a> annual fundraiser in support of Eagle County schools.<\/p>\n The unconventional fashion event challenges amateur designers to create unique garments out of anything but fabric.<\/p>\n Fashionistas compete in three design competition categories:<\/p>\n Youth 12 and Under, Youth 13-18, and Adult 18+, with runway shows for each category.<\/p>\n EFEC was launched more than a decade ago when Eagle County’s schools, like schools across the country, were financially strapped when the economy went in the tank. EFEC raises money and support for local schools.<\/p>\n EFEC focuses on in-school enrichment programs, mental health support and retaining top teachers.<\/p>\n Project Funway helps to fund Eagle County’s schools. In 2018, the Project Funway event raised $151,744, a 34 percent increase over 2017. Attendance was up by 22 percent over 2017, according to EFEC’s statistics.<\/p>\n Staff Writer Randy Wyrick can be reached at 970-748-2935 and rwyrick@vaildaily.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If You Go \u2026<\/p>\n What: Project Funway, a fashion event sponsored by the Education Foundation of Eagle County.<\/p>\n When: 6 p.m. Feb. 9<\/p>\n Where: Vail\u2019s Dobson Arena<\/p>\n Tickets: $250 front row seating, $125 reserved seats, $95 general admission.<\/p>\n Information: For tickets and sponsorship details, go to http:\/\/www.efec.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRecommended Stories For You<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n