A Blythe doll convention in Vancouver Sunday will support Delta's Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
Angel Clemente, one of the four organizers behind BlytheCon Vancouver, describes Blythe dolls as art/fashion dolls with multi-faceted personalities "as their eyes change colours with the pull of a string."
A tip Clemente has for those thinking about attendees is not to feel discouraged by not owning a Blythe before coming to the convention.
"If nothing else you will be able to meet some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet and you may win a doll through the raffle or 'adopt' one from one of the many vendors who will have them for sale that day."
Clemente also encourages those attending to not feel like they would be judged for liking dolls as adults, noting the Blythe community is "extremely accepting and supportive and we welcome everyone without judgment."
The convention will feature a raffle and demonstrations along with costume and photography contests. The event is nonprofit and all proceeds will be donated to OWL.
Clemente says all of the organizers are animal lovers and "as such we could not think of a better charity than OWL."
He notes a few of them had interacted with OWL before planning for the convention started.
"We are extremely proud to be working with a society who works so hard to preserve the wildlife of the Greater Vancouver area," Clemente says.
OWL is dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds.
BlytheCon takes place at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, 1088 Burrard St., from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on Sunday between 2 to 3 p.m. for $40 in cash.
For more information on the event visit blytheconvan.com.
