In a little spot in downtown Lee’s Summit, each August, an excitement is brewing that is akin to Christmas. At Advanced Aesthetic Center, August is a month the team looks forward to each year. It’s a month where they get to live their values of giving and community support. August is “Do Good, Look Good.” This special program is where beauty and benevolence intertwine.
AAC, founded by Becky and her late husband Robert Lilly, has always prioritized clinical excellence and community commitment. With 46 years of nursing experience, including 15 years in the aesthetics field, Becky seeks innovative ways to make a positive impact in the community. Unlike typical reward programs, the AAC approach marries philanthropy with beauty treatments, offering clients double the value in Botox and Daxxify services for their charitable donations. “It is amazing to see our clients come together for a wonderful cause. They are always so excited to participate” Jill Copeland, AAC Practice Manager says with a smile.
Six years ago, AAC launched “Do Good, Look Good” by dedicating the month of August to collect personal items for Hope House. “You should have seen the lobby! It was filled with stuff,” mentions Jill. “From there we knew we had something special.” The initiative and scope quickly grew. Over the years, they have supported local nonprofits such as: Mothers Refuge, Crossroads Hospice, and Pro Deo Youth Center. Last year’s month-long campaign raised an impressive $21,000 for three different organizations.
Each year, the AAC team thoughtfully selects charities that resonate with their clients and each other. They look to what boards their clients may be serving on or charities where their time is volunteered, ensuring the contributions have a personal and profound impact. This year, clients will be able to donate with the proceeds earmarked for Impact Shoes and the food pantry at Prairie View Elementary.
Impact Shoes, part of the Impact 2 Power nonprofit organization, collaborates with counselors and teachers in the Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs districts to provide high school students with new footwear. This program is set apart by its emphasis on choice. Students are asked, “What shoes are you?” allowing them to select their preferred brand, color, and style. Jenna Saucier of Impact 2 Power believes this approach gives students a sense of dignity and individuality. “This is important for a student in need to feel like they have a choice. Their opinion matters, and their authentic self is celebrated and encouraged,” she explains.
The food pantry at Prairie View Elementary, the largest elementary school in Lee’s Summit, ensures students have access to essential nutrition. As one of the few food pantries located within an area elementary school, it plays a crucial role in the community. This is the second year AAC will support this vital resource, reinforcing their commitment to local children’s well-being.
Becky speaks passionately about her clients’ willingness to support these initiatives. “We have a tremendous patient base that is extremely supportive and loyal. We’ve attracted patients that share our values. Everyone gets excited this time of year,” she says. “We love sharing updates throughout the month. It fosters a sense of unity and purpose.”
“I like that our practice is associated with something good,” Becky reflects.
For more information on Advanced Aesthetic Center, visit their website at www.aaclookyoung.com or call (816) 246-1122 to schedule an appointment.
“It is important to us as a business in this industry to be part of something that is grounding and stabilizing. We want to give back. And, ‘Do Good, Look Good’ is us at our core.”