A Prom to Remember was a much anticipated event for the over 250 kids with cancer who attended their own Prom adventure at the Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Beach.

The kids arrived in limousines, walked the red carpet, were interviewed by local celebrity, Channel 7’s Shireen Sandoval. & danced the night away! A.Prom to Remember, created a spectacular and memorable experience for all these amazing kids.

Founded by Brandon Opre, A Prom to Remember, “gives teens ages 12-19 an opportunity to celebrate their life and their youth in an environment of acceptance and camaraderie.” The prom which is held annually is at not cost to the kids or their families.

ABOUT US

it like all great things in this world,
it started with just an idea…

When I realized that many teens suffering from life-threatening illnesses miss out on many of their high school memories, a thought came to mind. What if I came up a special event for these kids that they will cherish forever? High School Prom is one of the big events of a teenager’s life, and had always meant a lot to me growing up, so what if we created this really cool prom for the kids? I bounced this idea off of several friends and people in the community; needless to say it gained momentum and my idea quickly became a reality.

At the beginning I figured we would invite all the cancer-patients in my local Fort Lauderdale area to this special Prom. Before long, I realized there are many other kids in the neighboring counties as well – I wanted to invite them all! With an entourage of community supporters rallying behind me, in 2009 we assembled more than just your usual Prom – we provided the ultimate prom experience for kids battling cancer. With that, A Prom To Remember was born and kids from all over South Florida were in attendance.

A Prom To Remember has quickly spread to other areas of the country, with Cleveland creating their first Prom in 2010. Other US cities will be launching events this upcoming year.

I am grateful for the support of our surrounding communities and hope to eventually provide A Prom To Remember for kids all across the country.

Sincerely,

Brandon Opre
– Founder and President of The Unforgettable Prom Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)3 charity DBA “A Prom to Remember”