Katie Campanella Honored at Incarnate Word Spring Boutique

October 8, 2011 was a day that changed everything for Katherine "Katie" Campanella and Elizabeth "Beth" Campanella. The sisters were involved in a tragic car accident that forever changed the Campanella family, in which 11- year-old Katie lost her life and 16-year-old Beth was seriously injured.

"Katie was a fun-loving, energetic, and kind-hearted eleven year old with a smile that lit up the room," said Katie Eagan, a member of Incarnate Word Academy's alumni association.

This year, Incarnate Word Academy's annual spring boutique is in honor of Katie. Although Katie attended , she had aspirations to someday follow in her sister's path and become part of the Incarnate Word Academy community.

"Katie hoped to one day follow in her mother, Chrissy Koeller Campanella ’88, sister and aunts’ footsteps by attending Incarnate Word Academy," Eagan said. "In Katie’s eleven years, she touched the lives of many, and it is our goal to endow the Katie Campanella Visual Arts Scholarship Fund."

All proceeds raised at the event will benefit the Katie Campanella Visual Arts Scholarship Fund. The spring boutique will have various licensed vendors. A few vendors include Willow House, Thirty-One, Katherine Jessica Collection, Sew Curly, Scentsy, Custom Buckles, Beijo Bags, Stampin Up, Patty Carnahan Jewelry, Rob's Portraits, Usborne Books and More, and Cutco.

Eagan said there will also be various food vendors who will be handing out their appetizers and desserts to the shoppers from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

"We have so much energy and faith in the success of this event," she said.

Beth returned to school in January and continues on the path to recovery.

Spring Boutique for the Katie Campanella Visual Arts Scholarship Fund
When: April 19, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Incarnate Word Academy School Gymnasium, 2788 Normandy Dr, St. Louis, MO 63121
Price: $25 for adults, $5 for students

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