SPRING SOIRÉE MODEL INFORMATION - Runway to Hope
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SPRING SOIRÉE MODEL INFORMATION
THE MISSION: Runway to Hope’s mission is to support families, primarily in Central Florida, fighting Pediatric Cancer, while seeking a cure. THE VISION: Through relationships with children’s hospitals, Runway to Hope fosters collaborative efforts among corporations, local businesses, and philanthropists to not only raise funds and awareness, but also bring new programs and initiatives to the pediatric cancer community, while providing direct support and aid primarily to Central Florida children and their families impacted by pediatric cancer. DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT: 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. WHEN & WHERE: May 16, 2020 | Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Boulevard,Orlando, FL 32819 Individual Tickets $250 Corporate Sponsorship Range: $3,500-$100,000
RECOGNITION: Runway to Hope has received recognition from the Central Florida’s Association of Fundraising Professionals on National Philanthropy Day in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement honoring co-founders Mark and Josie NeJame (2019), Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Creating Change Honoree (2017), Excellence in Fundraising by a Non-Profit Organization (2014), and “Outstanding Philanthropists” honoring Runway’s co-founders Mark and Josie NeJame (2014). Runway to Hope’s Spring Soiree has been named “Best Charity Event” a combined total of fifteen- times in it’s ten-year existence by the Orlando Business Journal, Orlando Magazine, and Orlando Style in addition to being featured in People Magazine and Marie Claire. Runway to Hope was featured on CNN’s segment Champions for Change in June 2017 as Don Lemon’s charity of choice. The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation proudly presents Runway to Hope’s Spring Soiree is the organization’s signature fundraising event of the year! The highlight of the evening is an inspiring and heart- warming fashion show featuring more than 175 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 and 18. It is an incredible experience to watch these kids show off their strength and unwavering spirits as they strut and smile down the runway! The annual Spring Soiree is also a true testament to the support and pas- sion the Central Florida community has shown towards this inspiring cause. In May 2019, the event hosted approxi- mately 2,300 guests and an outstanding amount of $1.5 million was pledged during this single, spectacular evening! As one of the most highly anticipated evenings of the year, the Runway to Hope Spring Soiree takes place at the luxurious AAA Four Diamond Rosen Shingle Creek.
OUR HOSPITAL PROMISE: The funds raised by Runway to Hope’s Spring Soiree benefit the pediatric oncology programs at our local children’s hospitals as well as Runway to Hope’s Family Assistance Program. ADVENTHEALTH FOR CHILDREN: Runway to Hope’s initial $1 million pledge funded the Pediatric Palliative Care Program at AdventHealth 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 started a new promise to the hospital of $500,000. This new pledge funded a portion of the pediatric oncology floor renovation, which was completed in December of 2017. The new floor grew to include 12 large patient rooms, a family lounge, and a play room. In 2018, an additional $10,000 was pledged toward the pediatric oncology division of CAR T-cell immunotherapy. This breakthrough treatment will assist our common goal to advance cures for our patients and they are working to develop cell-based immunotherapies to improve outcomes for children with cancer who currently cannot be cured. ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN: Runway to Hope’s inital $1 million pledge 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. This pledge was completed in 2017 and since then, Runway to Hope has promised an additional $381,000 to establish a Neuro-Oncology Laboratory at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. This is the next phase of growth as a core of clinical excellence has been built. Runway to Hope is honored to make an investment into their newly established pediatric neuro-oncology translational research program. These dollars will cover start-up costs as well as two years of annual operations ensuring the sustainability and long-term success of this new initiative. NEMOURS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: Runway to Hope’s initial $1 million pledge funded the 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. Funding also supported the Pediatric Interventional Radiology Program, which serves cancer patients directly by utilizing rare and advanced imaging technologies for localized treatment. Runway to Hope completed their $1 million pledge in 2018 and started a new promise to the hospital of $500,000. In 2019, funding will continue to support the Pediatric Interventional Radiology Program by purchasing new equipment and training for Microwave Ablation technology used in treating sof t tissue tumors. Additionally, a brand new Survivorship Program is also being funded, which will give physicians access to a database containing information on how patients reacted to their treatments so doctors can better treat all of the children diagnosed with pediatric cancer.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM In addition to the combined pledges to the 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 sick child. Often times, one parent has to quit work to become a full time caregiver for their child. 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 financial gifts 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. Moreover, funds from the Family Assistance Program are utilized to provide the children and their families a spectacular night at our annual Spring Soiree. Our beautiful warriors and their families are treated to a night and experience of a lifetime. With most families struggling financially as they care for their child with cancer, there are usually far too few funds, energy, or time to break away from the daily tasks and struggles. Runway to Hope helps to change all of that. Providing a new outfit to each model, picked out by the child and one of our wonderful volunteers, at the Boys and Girls Bloomingdale’s Bash held weeks before, the night is one for them to dress up along with their families and shine. In addition to their new outfits, the meals, drinks, and special needs that may be required are all paid for by Runway to Hope’s Family Assistance Program. Countless children and their families have told us how the night was truly unforgettable and one of the best of their lives.. At least one third of the attendees at the annual gala are actually the children and their families. After all, it’s all about them!
LET’S FORGET ABOUT ALL OF THE HOSPITALS, CLINICS,
MEDICATIONS, & TREATMENTS!
LET’S TAKE THE TIME TO HAVE SOME FUN, MAKE NEW
FRIENDS, & SHOW EVERYONE YOUR SPARKLE & 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 FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL
RUNWAY TO HOPE SPRING SOIREE!
MAY 16TH, 2020 | ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK RESORTRUNWAY TO HOPE MODEL INFORMATION
The highlight of our signature event of the year is a very special fashion show
consisting of over 175 models who are battling or currently in remission from their
pediatric cancer diagnosis!
In order to participate as a model at the 2020 Runway to Hope Spring Soiree, your
child must meet the following requirements and submit all proper documentation:
1. Your child has been diagnosed with a type of 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 5 years.
If your child meets the above requirements, please go to
www.runwaytohope.org to submit your model application. Your application must be
submitted in its entirety and you will receive an email confirming the reciept of forms
as well as your child’s approval to participate. If your child has been in remission for
longer than 4 years, they may be eligible to join our HOPE Program!
If you have any questions, please call the Runway to Hope Office at
407-802-1544 and ask for Bobbi or Emilie.
You may also email: bobbi@runwaytohope.org | emilie@runwaytohope.orgBLOOMINGDALE’S BASH WEEKEND
Before making their debut on our runway, our models will have the unique opportunity
to share a day of absolute indulgence at Runway to Hope’s Bloomingdale’s Bash
Weekend. This event was created to give our models 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 with vendors of all sorts!
MARCH 21ST & 22ND, 2020
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 21st or 22nd at Bloomingdale’s Orlando.OUR HOPE PROGRAM
Runway to Hope is very passionate about celebrating the success of your
child’s milestones. It is not an easy feat to overcome this terrible disease
and we would like to invite your child to celebrate and join us in giving back
to those who are still in active treatment. With your child’s accomplishment,
we invite you to join our HOPE Program.
To be a part of the 2020 HOPE Program your child must meet the
following requirements:
1.Your child must be a previous Runway to Hope Model Participant.
2. Your child has been diagnosed with a type of pediatric cancer.
3. Your child is between the ages of 5-18.
4. Your child has completed 5 years or more of remission from their
pediatric cancer.
Being a part of the HOPE 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 21st and/or
March 22nd. Being a Volunteer Buddy includes escorting the model around
Bloomingdale’s to choose their clothing for the runway, enjoy the activities
with them, and spend time with the model to inspire HOPE!
2. Your child will receive one (1) complementary ticket for the 2019 Spring
Soiree. Additionally, two (2) complementary tickets will be available for the
child’s guests.
3. Your child will be allowed to have their hair and make-up done before
the Spring Soiree upstairs with the models and then escorted downstairs to
sit with their parents in the ballroom during the show. If your child would
like to stay backstage, that can be arranged ahead of time. They will not be
allowed to bounce back and forth.
*Please note HOPE program participants will not receive an outfit from Bloomingdale’s or
Runway to Hope for the Spring Fashion Soiree.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 Member“I 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
“It was an amazing experience to be able to
walk on stage with two young children that
had just recovered from major illnesses. I
could see in their faces the excitement &
thrill of being part of something special.
This was their chance to shine and to be
recognized as famous stars. To me, they
are much more than stars and celebrities.
They are truly deserving of our admiration!”
Dr. Andre Hebra, Chief Medical Officer,
Nemours Children’s HospitalLETS 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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