Jayna lost her daughter, Lila, at birth. When Lila was brought to her, the baby was wearing a boy's outfit. Jayna didn't want other parents to have that type of lasting impression so she began donating dresses to area hospitals. Today, she is turning her idea into a non-profit, Lila's Dresses, through which she and other volunteers create hand-made burial gowns from wedding dresses. The gowns are gift-wrapped and include a special note from Jayna.
What: $2,250 check presentation to Jayna Lindell
Where: MVP Collision Repair, 300 W. 10th Avenue, Milan, IL
When: Thursday, Nov. 20, 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Lynnette Tarchinski, (563) 340-7419
Media is invited to attend: meet in the MVP parking lot at 4:15 p.m.
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