"You have that image in your mind of a dress, dancing, just going," said Blizzard.
But it's a dream she didn't think would come true. Kayla has autism and attends a school for students with autism. Her school doesn't have a prom, but she refused to miss out so she reached out to Wilmington High School, hoping to attend.
After getting an initial 'no' she persisted and finally got the answer she wanted.
18-year-old Kayla has dreamed of prom night her entire life. The #Wilmington teen has Autism and attends a smaller school that doesn't throw a prom. But thanks to her own persistence and generous neighbors, she's going to have a night to remember @boston25 pic.twitter.com/rMvnpXDuKj
— Julie Leonardi (@JulieLeonardiTV) May 3, 2019
"I needed to sit down for a moment like I couldn't exactly process it right away, I was over the moon, you know!" said Blizzard.
But with just 24 hours before the big day and nothing to wear, Kayla's mom Lori took to Facebook to ask for help.
"She called me in tears this morning like, 'Mom, can I go to the prom!' and I'm like, 'OK! We need to get a dress,'" Lori said.
Within seconds, dozens of local businesses offered up their services.
"I offered a corsage, I said absolutely!"
The owner of Floral Dreams in Wilmington didn't hesitate to donate this stunning accessory custom made. And Russo's Limo Rental in Stoneham is making sure the teen arrives in style.
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Here’s a little sneak peek of the amazing prom accessories donated to Kayla by local business owners in #Wilmington who want her to have an unforgettable night! Hear from Kayla, coming up next on @boston25 at 10 pic.twitter.com/peucnXUBXG
— Julie Leonardi (@JulieLeonardiTV) May 3, 2019
"I said, 'Yeah, OK' and that was it!"
Plus, hundreds of residents offering up dresses, shoes, makeup services, and more.
"I do not have the words in my vocabulary to describe how happy and grateful I am," said Blizzard.
A night that almost didn't happen will be a night Kayla will never forget.
"It really is like being a princess."
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