By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

Two Hays High students hope the used prom dresses hanging in your closet will help raise awareness about the dangers of eating disorders.

Juniors Kirsten Ellard and Britney Werth , both 17, are asking the public to donate gently used prom dresses for and event called “Promapalooza,” where the dresses will be resold for around $20.

Ellard said proceeds will go to the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action.  According to Ellard, an online “Healthy Eating Survey” — available on the Hays High website through Friday — already has revealed some HHS students suffer from eating disorders.

Kirsten Ellard, Hays High Junior

According to Ellard, the idea started as a school project, but the students decided to turn it into a “community-wide event” instead.

Ellard said dresses can be donated at both Master Cleaners locations in Hays, 200 W. Eighth or 2403 Vine.

The date for “Promapalooza” will be announced soon.