February 3, 2020
K&D Countertops Sponsors Capes for Kids Event 2020
K&D Countertops & Cambria were proud to be a sponsor for the Capes for Kids event held Thursday, January 23rd in our Maryland Heights Showroom. Several teams of designers came together to create capes based off of different superheroes and Disney characters. The capes are going to be given to terminally ill children in local children’s hospitals. Hopefully, these capes help lift their spirits and put a smile on their faces.
The three awards (Best Overall, Best Concept to Creation & Best Craftsmanship) that were given away were engraved by Arthur J. Lager Monument Company in Breese, IL.
It was such an amazing event for a great cause! Thank you to all who volunteered and everyone who donated toys for the children!
A Super Competition
There were several groups of teams that participated in this fun event. They all worked diligently throughout the evening with a time limit of about an hour and a half. They came in with sketches and ideas, and were armed with sparkly sequins, colored fabric and glue guns. Time seemed to fly by as they raced to bring their masterpieces to life. Each team had a unique design and approach as to how they assembled their capes. In addition to the capes, there were several groups that went above and beyond by also including masks, arm cuffs and hair pieces. The additional attention to detail and supreme craftsmanship based off their characters did not go unnoticed. Teams poured their hearts into their designs, and knew that their piece was going to make a child so incredibly happy.When the competition ended, all teams lined up their capes and accessories next to each other. It truly was a tough decision for the judges. Each capes was special and unique in its own way. For instance, there was a wide range of characters represented this year. We saw the Hulk, Catwoman, Moana, the Incredibles and Buzz Lightyear among many others. The creativity, concept and craftsmanship was unparalleled. There were so many talented designers who put everything they had into their pieces. They were very proud to display them. Above all, it was a difficult decision for the judges. Finally, three teams were crowned winners. In conclusion, the judges deliberated for awhile, and here was their decision.
