Guests of the sixth annual Zareinu (Za-ray-nu) fundraiser at the ROM enjoyed an array of looks from Nada Shepherd and Thien Le's FW09 and SS10 collections. Jeanne Beker hosted the annual event which has already raised over $200,000 for the one-of-its-kind Jewish education centre offering support to families raising children with special needs. For almost 20 years, Zareinu has celebrated the individual strengths of special needs children and advocated their acceptance in the community.

The first host of Fashion Television gave a heartfelt speech about her feelings around the centre's importance in the lives of these families: "My Dad brought me up to believe you should not be afraid and to never give up and these kids never give up."

Leading up to NADA's showcase, clips from Fashion Week featured Kelly Drennan from Fashion Takes Action, loved local designer Brian Bailey, socialite Shannae Ingleton, and jewellry designer, Shay Lowe, expressing their support. Zareinu student Shayna's mother became weepy when recounting the story of her daughter's experience at Zareinu:

"Thank you for making Shayna's life and the life of other children and families immeasurably better."