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Central Texas modeling agency hosts fashion show to benefit nonprofit

Posted at 1:04 PM, Dec 09, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-09 21:11:03-05

Modelemi Agency, a model agency in Waco, has partnered with No Limitations to bring a night of fun for the community. 

No Limitations is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for the special needs community in Central Texas. 

The two have partnered together for a fashion show on Dec. 9.

Modelemi presents fashion shows throughout the year , partnering with a  local organization every time.

The models from Modelemi Agency, as well as kids from No Limitations, will walk the runway with top designer clothing and showcasing the latest winter fashion. 

Chelle Samaniego and her daughter is one No Limitations family that loves they can be with others who understand what they go through. 

"She got older and her limitations were very becoming obvious," Samaniego said. 

Her daughter Karen has Has cognitive, mental and physical delays. Adopted at 5 years old she's 10 now. Even though her delays have got a bit worse when she got older it hasn't stopped the fight Karen gives. 

"Karen didn't get what she needed between 0 and 5 so she was pretty much born when she came to us." Samaniego said. 

Another No Limitations teen is deaf, he's happy to be with a group like No Limitations to feel at home. 

"I've got to socialize and meet friends that way," Alex Collins said. "Before ya know there wasn't a lot that I could socialize with being deaf and through no limitations. I've been able to find that opportunity." 

Not only walking in the fashion show, there was a special performance from one No Limitations kid. Gaby Kilbride was born without her right arm and left foot, she says that hasn't stopped her from doing the things she loves like cheer leading. 

Here at the fashion show she sang the Christmas classic Deck the Halls. 

On a scale of one to ten, I'm a ten," Kilbride explains her excitement. "Because I've never been in a fashion show before and I'm really really excited." 

There were real models also in the fashion show showing off the latest trends. The kids felt like they weren't out of place as they got the same treatment as everyone else getting ready for the big event. 

"Modelemi has embraced these children they put them in the spotlight, they've done photo shoots," Samaniego said. "They've had modeling rehearsals where they're practicing their walks and they're all famous today and they're all in the spot light and they're all special." 

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