[April 09, 2020]      

Realizing that children were experiencing fear from being quarantined at home, Karrie Funk, assistant preschool teacher at Lincoln Christian Church, along with her daughter, Abby, decided a visit from a Disney princess might calm some of those fears. They didn’t want people to remember the fear of covid-19 but, instead, to remember the joy of experiencing something special together.

Abby played the role of Belle in the live production of Beauty and the Beast in March 2019 at Lincoln Christian University. Donning her costume, Abby, with her mom as chauffeur, set out to put a smile on people’s faces. The ladies went all over town stopping to entertain children and their parents with songs from the Disney musical. Princess Belle practiced social distancing by singing from the street while families watched from their porches.

The response was overwhelmingly positive. Many are now requesting Princess Belle for birthday parties and other celebrations. Keep your eyes and ears open. Who knows? Before long, we might be seeing Cinderella, Elsa, or Anna singing around town.

Pictures taken from Abby's Facebook page - text by Lisa Ramlow