CELEBRATING COURAGE THROUGH FASHION –
TWIST OUT CANCER’S RUNWAY OF RESILIENCE FASHION SHOW
Former Brushes with Cancer designers are using unique fashion pieces
that will be modeled by individuals touched by cancer.
August 28, 2024, Chicago – Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit charitable organization that uses creative arts programming to provide social and emotional support to individuals touched by cancer, announced today that it will host a Runway of Resilience Fashion Show on Sunday, September 29, at Salvage One, 1840 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago. Just two weeks before the first official Chicago Fashion Week, the runway at this unique event will become a symbol of strength and courage as Inspirations, people who have been touched by cancer, will model stunning fashion pieces. The fashion designers have poured their experiences, emotions, and creativity into each piece, reflecting the diverse stories of those impacted by cancer. These designs will be worn proudly by models who have faced their own journeys with cancer, showcasing strength, resilience and hope.
“Over the last 12 years, artists that have been part of our Brushes With Cancer program have used different mediums of art to reflect an Inspiration’s personal journey with cancer. This has included paintings, mixed media, sculptures, poetry, music, and fashion,” said Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Twist Out Cancer. “Along with our Twistshops and Twist Hearts programs, the Runway of Resilience is another way that Twist Out Cancer continues to evolve and find new ways to utilize creative arts programming to give our Inspirations a chance to share, connect, and heal.”
The Runway of Resilience Fashion Show will feature models who are either a previvor, survivor, caregiver, or supporter. A full list of models can be found on the Runway of Resilience website.
The Fashion Designers include:
● Jonny Imerman, CLOZTalk
● Sonya Keshwani, StyleEsteem
● Samuel Pizzo, Gold Coast Bespoke
● Mahwish Syed, Mahwish Syed Designs
● Zara Tisch, Terez
● Anna Warner-Mayes, The Lipstick Journey
● Jeri Zaslavsky, BE LOVED Jewelry
The Runway of Resilience Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, September 29, from 5 p.m. to 9p.m. at Salvage One. The evening will feature a runway show, dinner, an open bar, dancing, live music from Wicked Drawl, Sam Barsh, and DJ John Simmons, and an exclusive auction. Mary Ann Childers will serve as the emcee and Ethan Zohn will be a keynote speaker. Tickets are $400 for one ticket, $750 for two tickets, $1,500 for four tickets, and a table of 10 for $3,000. Tickets can be purchased at: https://one.bidpal.net/runwayofresilience/ticketing.
Mary Ann Childers is best known to Chicagoans as one of the most recognized and respected voices in Chicago broadcasting. As a national Emmy-award winning anchor and reporter at ABCand CBS-owned stations, she was the first woman to anchor a top-rated 10 p.m. newscast and reported virtually every major regional news story for more than 25 years. Ethan Zohn has served as a mentor to Jenna since she was first diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and has been an ambassador for Twist Out Cancer since the organization was founded. Ethan and his mother Rochelle who is a fiber artist, are past participants of Brushes With Cancer programs.
Since it was founded in 2011, Twist Out Cancer has positively impacted over 257,000 people through programming and outreach, including Brushes with Cancer programs, Twistshops, Twist Hearts, and more. Upcoming Brushes With Cancer programs include a licensed program with the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center in Miami on Thursday, September 12. The Fall 2024 Open Program will feature a reception on Sunday, October 27 in Philadelphia showcasing 25 unique works of art, which represent 25 personal journeys with cancer.
If you would like to bring Brushes with Cancer to your region or city, or if you have any questions on corporate partnerships and licensed programs, please send an email to brushes@twistoutcancer.org.
About Twist Out Cancer
Established in 2011 as a non-profit organization, Twist Out Cancer offers the platform, tools and community – both online and offline – for anyone touched by cancer to feel connected to a community, and for many to take action. Twist Out Cancer was founded on the principle that when you share, the world opens up. Since its inception, the organization has touched over 257,000 people around the world through its programs and events. A labor of love, Twist Out Cancer is a volunteer-led organization boasting a network of over 200 active volunteers serving as ambassadors in Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Ann Arbor, Miami, Austin, Tel Aviv, Toronto, and Montreal. More information is available at www.twistoutcancer.org.
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