//Upstate celebrity moms take prom dress burden off parents who can't afford gowns

Upstate celebrity moms take prom dress burden off parents who can't afford gowns

Prom is a celebration of the high school experience; signifying the transition from teen to young adult. But for two Upstate celebrity moms, they know the pain of missing out.Rolitha Walker is the mother of Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson.”It was depressing because I wanted to go with my friends, but I wasn’t able,” Walker said.Carla Boyd is the mom of former Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd.”I know my mom couldn’t afford it, so I just missed out,” Boyd said.Boyd and Walker are joining forces with Upstate businesses to collect prom dresses for teens in need.Tuscany Salon & Spa in Seneca has collected the most dresses so far.”I would say we have close to 60,” Tuscany Salon & Spa manager Susie Groomes said. “I would say the average, probably around $700 for a dress.”Brightly colored, bedazzled and flowing gowns have taken over the beauty shop.The moms are working with several