Survivors Hit Runway for a Cure

Photographs by Lindy T. Cofer

Each year, the local American Cancer Society hosts an October benefit luncheon and fashion show featuring local models who are breast cancer survivors. To honor the thirteen participating models, a special “Meet and Greet” was recently held that welcomed them, as well as the presenting sponsors for the event, the host committee, and representatives from the participating boutiques. Jan and Marty Carriker hosted the event at their beautiful Sea Palms home.

The 2018 Presenting Partners for the19th Annual American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show and Luncheon are Vincent K. Arlauskas, MD, Stephen G. Barrett, MD and Bradley Easterlin, MD. Representatives from the Cloister Collection, Evelyne Talman, Gentlemen’s and Lady Outfitters, Maggie’s Boutique, Planters Exchange, and Shackelford Shoe Boutique met with models to discuss fashion options for this year’s show. The thirteen models will showcase the latest fall fashions at the popular luncheon that will take place on Saturday, October 20 at Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center.

Tickets for this exciting event are $40 and may be purchased at Gentlemen’s and Lady Outfitters and Antiques, Etc. For more information, contact Ebonie Cohens, Glynn Community Manager, American Cancer Society at 912.217.7280.

The ACS offers free programs and services in nearly every community to help people facing breast cancer. Whether you need help understanding your disease, making treatment decisions, dealing with day to day challenges of living with cancer, or finding emotional support, the ACS is there to help. To speak with a Cancer Information Specialist, call 800.227.2345. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please support their valuable work by attending this year’s fashion show and luncheon. It’s a good time for a good cause.

TOP: 2018 Fashion Show Models: (back row) D’Wanda Lee, Doreen Smith, Ken Gaubert, Darlene Trent, Verna Young, DiAna Holmes, Buffy Jobe; (front row) Shirle Beck, Georgia Hanna, Betsey Clark (Not pictured: Cindy Willarson, Lynda Stevenson, Jeannie Otwell)

ABOVE (left): Event Planning Committee: Rhonda Barlow, Susan Cox, Jackie Mull, Joy Cook, Event Chair, Kathleen Dawson, Raylene Grykewich; (center): Joy Cook, Event Chair; Presenting Partner, Dr. Bradley Easterlin; Meet and Greet Hosts Jan and Marty Carriker; (right): Boutique representatives: Elizabeth Jordan, Joyce White, Merrill Eden, Kay Miller, Hayley Napfel, Lou Ann Grabo, Ashley Wills.