Unique Models & Talent 40th Anniversary Gala

Join us for the social event of the year!

Date & Time: August 26, 2022 at 7PM EDT
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Ave. Ne.
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

My name is Vonda Hartung, owner of Unique Models & Talent, the largest and most established Model and Talent agency in West Michigan. In fact, we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary and we’d love for you to be a part of it!
Proceeds will benefit The Helen Devos Children’s Hospital Foundation, a charity very close to my heart. (Please see more on my Grandchildren Knox, Grace and Lilly's journeys below.)
This Gala is not just for an amazing cause. It’s also a celebration of community and 40 years of memories! Guests will enjoy Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Open Bar and Dancing to Grand Rapid’s Favorite DJ AB. Jordan Carson of WOTV will be emceeing the event and fashion show, featuring designs from The Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion at Kendall College of Art and Design, along with other local boutiques. There will also be a Silent Auction with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation.
VIP guests will enjoy Early Entry, exclusive Red Carpet Experience with champagne and reserved event seating!
I promise you a fun-filled evening with special guests who are sure to warm your heart!

Vonda Hartung's Grand Children Grace, Lilly and Knox.

Benefiting Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation

The Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation is a charity near to my heart. My Grandson Knox was Diagnosed with Leukemia in 2020, just before his 3rd birthday. He is now in remission and continues his treatments at HDCH. My Granddaughters Grace and Lilly both spent weeks at HDCH after being born premature at 25 and 29 weeks. Miraculously both are thriving today. Please help me thank and support HDCH'S motto to "FIGHT FOR EVERY CHILD" by purchasing your Gala ticket today!

Gala Agenda

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Guests Arrive-Cocktail Hour

Walk the Red Carpet while enjoying an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres
8:15 pm - 9:00 pm

Fashion Show and Remarks

Fashion show featuring DJ AB, Our amazing Models, Kendall College of Art and Design Students from the Pamella Roland DeVos Fashion Program, Designer trunk shows by Susan, Second Dance, and Myrtle Mae's Chic Boutique.
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

PRETTY KOOL

Celebration continues with dancing to sets from the 70's to now Pop band PRETTY KOOL!