2018 SPRING FASHION SOIRÉE MODEL FAMILY INFORMATION AND EVENT DETAILS - Runway to Hope
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2018 SPRING FASHION SOIRÉE MODEL FAMILY INFORMATION AND EVENT DETAILS
THE VISION & MISSION Runway to Hope’s mission is to provide direct support and aid to children and their families impacted by pediatric cancer in the Greater Central Florida area. Mark and Josie NeJame founded Runway to Hope in 2010. They envisioned a charity that would keep funding focused to local families as well as devoting resources to innovative programs and initiatives to the Central Florida pediatric cancer community through partnerships with Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children, and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Through the Runway to Hope Family Assistance Program, direct aid is provided to families who are in desperate need of financial support. Runway to Hope covers expenses such as gas and groceries, water, electricity, mortgage and rent, car payments, and sadly, at times, funeral and end-of-life expenses. Our beloved event has been named “Best Charity Event” a combined total of thirteen times in its seven year existence by the Orlando Business Journal, Orlando Magazine, and Orlando Style. Runway to Hope has received recognition from the Association Fundraising Professionals on National Philanthropy Day in the categories of Excellence in Fundraising by a Non-Profit Organization (2014), “Outstanding Philanthropists” honoring Mark and Josie NeJame (2014), and the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Creating Change Honoree (2017).
RUNWAY TO HOPE’S SPRING FASHION SOIRÉE
The Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree is the organization’s signature fundraising event
of the year! The highlight of the evening is an inspiring and heartwarming fashion show
featuring more than 150 incredible and brave children, all of whom are currently battling or
have overcome their pediatric cancer. Modeling much
more than clothing, these inspiring children walk the
runway hand-in-hand with one of our national and local
celebrity escorts. The models who take the stage are all
between the ages of 2 to 18. It is an incredible
experience to watch all of these kids show off their
strength and unwavering spirits as they strut and smile
down the runway! The Runway to Hope Spring Fashion
Soiree is a celebration of these children and their
incomparable courage.
The annual Spring Fashion Soiree is also a true
testament to the support and passion the Central Florida community has shown towards
this inspiring cause. Since Runway to Hope’s inception in 2010, the Soiree has soared
in attendance as well as the amount of dollars raised. In May 2017, the event hosted
approximately 2,300 guests and an outstanding amount of $1.2 million was pledged during
this single, spectacular evening! Approximately $6.5 million has been raised by Runway
to Hope over the course of its eight year existence. As one of the most highly anticipated
evenings of the year, the Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree takes place at the luxurious
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, one of our most valued
corporate sponsors.
WHEN & WHERE:
May 19, 2018
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
OUR HOSPITAL PROMISE The funds raised by Runway to Hope’s Spring Fashion Soiree benefit the pediatric oncology programs at our three local children’s hospitals as well as the Runway to Hope’s Family Assistance Program. ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN: Runway to Hope’s contribution supported Central Florida’s first ever comprehensive Pediatric Neuro- Oncology Program, which is comprised of a team that provides the full range of medical and emotional support specific to pediatric brain tumor patients during and af ter their treatment. Runway to Hope has completed their $1 million pledge to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and will be continuing their support by pledging an additional $500,000. Runway to Hope’s most recent pledge began in 2017 and funds the hospital’s Pediatric Palliative Care Program, which provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to children and their families who are suffering from Pediatric Cancer. FLORIDA HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN: Runway to Hope’s initial $1 million pledge has funded the Pediatric Palliative Care Program at Florida Hospital for Children. This program provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to children and their families who are suffering from a Pediatric Cancer diagnosis. In 2017, Runway to Hope completed their $1 million pledge and has started a new promise to the hospital of $500,000. This new pledge will fund a portion of the oncology floor renovation. The new floor will grow to include 12 large patient rooms, a family lounge, and a play room for patients. This renovation of the hospital wing will provide much needed comfort and top of line equipment to serve the families living and battling pediatric cancer in this unit. NEMOURS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: Runway to Hope funds two areas at Nemours Children’s Hospital. The first is its Community Children’s Oncology Program, which is a database that improves access to leading-edge therapies, research, and resources for pediatric cancer patients throughout Northern and Central Florida. Additionally, Runway to Hope funds the Pediatric Interventional Radiology Program, which serves cancer patients directly by utilizing rare and advanced imaging technologies for localized treatment. In 2019, Runway to Hope will continue our pledge with Nemours by purchasing new equipment and training for Microwave Ablation. This new technology is for treatments against soft tissue tumors. This will reduce the side effects on the children and will offer the opportunity to have potentially life-saving care. Runway to Hope will also fund a Survivorship Program, which will provide access to information on how certain patients are treated and how cancers react to physicians between all three Central Florida children’s hospitals. By sharing this information and collaborating, doctors can better treat all of the children impacted by pediatric cancer.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM In addition to the combined $4.3 million pledge to our children’s hospitals, Runway to Hope provides desperately needed direct financial assistance to children and their families affected by childhood cancer. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the entire family is put to the test and faces incomprehensible, life- altering situations. Families of childhood cancer patients often experience a dramatic decrease in income when caring for their children. Often times one parent has to quit work to become a full time caregiver for their child. Their entire schedule is often quickly devoted to being bedside in a hospital setting or dedicating all of their time and resources to their child’s care. Added to this, is the additional stress and inability to afford the bills and expenses related to medical treatment which can be very overwhelming. The contributions made to Runway to Hope assist with many necessities including: transportation to and from the child’s life-saving treatments, mortgage and rent payments, car payments and repairs, as well as frequent requests to maintain the essentials in a home such as electricity and water. Tragically, end of life and funeral costs are sometimes a reality for these families who have been both emotionally and financially devastated. The needs are endless and solely funded by philanthropy. Childhood cancer is not a battle these families can or should fight alone.
YOU’RE INVITED!
LET’S FORGET ABOUT ALL OF THE HOSPITALS, CLINICS,
AND MEDICATIONS!
LET’S TAKE THE TIME TO HAVE SOME FUN, MAKE NEW
FRIENDS, AND SHOW EVERYONE YOUR SPARKLE AND
SHINE!
LET’S SHOW THE WORLD YOU’RE A FIGHTER WHO WILL
TAKE YOUR WALK OF FAME DOWN THE RUNWAY!
LET’S HOLD HANDS.
LET’S WALK TOGETHER.
LET’S END CHILDHOOD CANCER.
JOIN US ON MAY 19, 2018 FOR THE RUNWAY TO HOPE
SPRING FASHION SOIREE!
RUNWAY TO HOPE MODEL INFORMATION
The highlight of our signature event of the year is a very special fashion show
consisting of over 150 models who are battling or currently in remission from their
pediatric cancer!
In order to participate as a model at the 2018 Runway to Hope Spring Fashion
Soiree, your child must meet the following requirements:
1. Your child has been diagnosed with Pediatric Cancer.
2. Your child is between the ages of 2-18.
3. Your child is currently in active treatment OR has been in remission for no longer
than 4 years.
If you child meets the above requirements, please go to www.runwaytohope.org to
submit your model application. If your child had been in remission for longer than 4
years, they may be eligible to join our Runway to Hope Survivorship Program!
If you have any questions, please call the Runway to Hope Office at 407-802-1544
and ask for Peggy or Rachel.
You may also email: peggy@runwaytohope.org | rachel@runwaytohope.org
BLOOMINGDALE’S BASH WEEKEND
By participating in the 2018 Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree, our
models will not only enjoy a sparkling moment in the spotlight as they walk the
runway, they will also have the unique opportunity to share a day of absolute
indulgence at the Bloomingdale’s Bash Weekend! This event was created to
give our models and their families impacted by pediatric cancer a much needed
break from hospitals, doctors, treatments, medicines, and other challenges
they endure every day! This day creates a moment where cancer does not have
to take center stage in their lives. Our Runway to Hope models will have the
opportunity to choose a brand new outfit for their walk of fame on the runway in
May as well as meet new friends, make awesome memories, and receive the full
red carpet treatment!
MARCH 10 & 11, 2018
BLOOMINGDALE’S ORLANDO
THE MALL AT MILLENIA
4152 CONROY ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32839
Please visit www.runwaytohope.org to submit your model application forms as
well as to RSVP for your Bash Date Preference. Participating models will attend
on either March 10th or 11th at Bloomingdale’s Orlando.
The deadline to submit your application is March 5th, 2018.
RUNWAY TO HOPE SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM
Runway to Hope is very passionate about celebrating the success of pediatric cancer
survivors! It is not an easy feat to overcome this terrible disease and we would like to
invite your child to celebrate their victory and join us in giving back to those who are still
fighting. With your child’s accomplishment, we invite you to join our Runway to Hope
Survivorship Program.
To be a part of the 2018 Runway to Hope Survivorship Program your child must
meet the following requirements:
1. Your child has been diagnosed with Pediatric Cancer.
2. Your child has completed 5 years or more of remission from their pediatric cancer.
Being a part of the Survivorship Program includes:
1. Being a Volunteer Buddy at the Bloomingdale’s Bashes to help our models choose
their clothing for the runway on either March 10th and/or March 11th. Being a Volunteer
Buddy includes escorting the model around Bloomingdale’s to choose their clothing for
the runway, enjoy the activities with the model, and spend time with the model to inspire
hope!
2. The Survivor will receive three (3) complementary tickets for the 2018 Runway to
Hope Spring Fashion Soiree.
3. The survivor will be allowed to have their hair and makeup done before the event
upstairs with the models and then will be escorted downstairs to sit with parents during
the show.
4. If the Survivor has not received a Runway to Hope Survivorship Medal, there will be a
small ceremony upstairs on the night of the Spring Fashion Soiree to present the medal
to the survivor.
5. The Survivor will be called back during the show to prepare to walk with their model
and escort them down the runway as a Survivor Escort.
CENTRAL FLORIDA TESTIMONIALS
“This event showcases youngsters who so bravely fight
this dreaded disease, who can at least for a moment
put their struggle aside and enjoy a celebratory
atmosphere.”
— Harris Rosen, President and COO, Rosen
Hotels & Resorts
“When our son was hospitalized for several weeks,
some parents at Florida Hospital told us about Runway
to Hope and all of the fabulous work they do for
pediatric cancer patients
and their families. They
provide financial assistance, which is a tremendous help, as well
as, highlight the children in their amazing gala. As Grayson
walked the runway with Don Lemon, the smiles on their faces
were priceless. Runway to Hope highlights how special these
children are and brings a much needed awareness to childhood
cancer. Our family will forever be grateful. ” —Michelle Zrelak,
Mother of Grayson Zrelak
“Runway To Hope is truly inspirational in their
dedication and compassion for ending childhood
cancer. Having the opportunity to meet these
extraordinary young people and their families has
been incredibly rewarding and a blessing to me.
I hope to be involved in their fight for a cure for
many years to come.”
— Howie Dorough, Backstreet Boy MemberI met Rudy at Runway to Hope one
night – but she made an impact that
still moves me today. As much as
anything, Rudy taught me about grace.
She knew she didn’t have long, but she
was determined to let her light shine as
long as possible. Special kids like that
deserve all the help - and love - we can
give them. — Scott Maxwell, Orlando Seintinel Columnist
“I was so moved to learn the story of Runway to
Hope and their fight against pediatric cancer.
This incredible organization has offered not only
support, but also much needed hope for the many
families fighting the disease.” — Frank Santos,
CFO Rosen Hotels & Resorts
“Runway to Hope is an anchor in the fight against
childhood cancer. Your gift has enabled our pediatric
brain tumor patient volume to quadruple since 2011.
Over five thousand doctor visits have been made
to our clinic, a second neuro-oncologist has been
recruited to our hospital, and more than 300 children
have received comprehensive and loving care. We
are so grateful for your support and advocacy.
Because of Runway to Hope, lives are being changed
and hope has found a home in Central Florida.”
— Dr. Amy Smith, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist, Arnold Palmer Hospital Center for
Children’s Cancer and Blood DisordersLETS HOLD HANDS.
LETS WALK TOGETHER.
LETS END CHILDHOOD CANCER.
Runway to Hope
189 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1800
Orlando, FL 32801
407.802.1544 | www.runwaytohope.org
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