May 30, 2019 – The Memorial Cancer Institute and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital will present a fashion show June 3 featuring current cancer patients and survivors as runway models.
With clothes provided by Macy’s, cancer patients and survivors from as young as five months and as old as 79 years of age are expected to take an emotional turn on the runway, accompanied by doctors, nurses, parents, or whoever has been a critical ally in their battle.
It will be an evening to celebrate life, treatment accomplishments, and the empowerment of lives impacted by the deadly disease.
The celebration is part of “National Cancer Survivors Day” and an element of Memorial’s comprehensive survivorship program, which supports patients at all stages of the recovery process. Research has shown that patients who have a support system have better outcomes than those primarily battling on their own.
The event – which will also include information, food and shopping – takes place Monday, June 3, 2019 (5:30 p.m.) at the Memorial Regional Hospital Conference Center (3501 Johnson Street) in Hollywood. It is free and open to the public, but those wanting to attend are asked to RSVP to Rachel Olensky at 954-265-3442 or ROlensky@mhs.net.
The Memorial Cancer Institute and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital provide comprehensive cancer care for both adult and children. Part of the Memorial Healthcare System, the facilities offer diagnosis, integrated treatment, support, clinical trials and research customized for the patient and his or her family in an environment close to home.
