Welcome Guests, Sponsors, Families, and Special Friends

Welcome to our 2022 Fashion Show! We are thrilled to be back in person this year and celebrating 30 Years of Friends of Kids with Cancer with another amazing event to feature our incredible kids.

While the last couple of years have been challenging to say the least, we have been able to continue funding muchneeded resources for our kids because of generous donors like you. The last two years you have graciously participated in our FriendsGiving campaigns which were designed to keep the spirit of our Fashion Show alive when we couldn’t be together in person. This year we are back and better than ever!

Joining us today is a testament to how dedicated you are to providing the resources and programs to allow our kids and their families to be successful emotionally and academically while on this journey. And, of course, your generosity helps them find moments of fun along the way as well!

Even during the pandemic years, Friends of Kids with Cancer was able to create more opportunities for art therapy, group therapy and tutoring. We have added music therapy and expanded existing programs to ensure our kids and their families have the tools and outlets they need during treatment and beyond. Unfortunately cancer never stops, so your continued support allows us to keep bringing whatever is needed to these brilliant kids.

Prepare to watch magic happen as our kids and adult models take the stage. You will see gorgeous fashions from Dillard’s, Mr. Guy Clothiers and The Normal Brand, and nothing will shine brighter than the smiles on our kids faces as you cheer them down the runway.

Please know that every thing you give makes a definite impact on the lives of the kids you see today, as well as hundreds of other kids and families that are fighting this battle.

We are humbled to be with you today and want to thank our amazing committee and the “Dream Team” staff at the Friends of Kids with Cancer office for putting together an unforgettable night.

Congratulations on 30 incredible years, Friends! We are certain you will love this show as much as we do—thanks for being here and enjoy the enchanting 2022 Fashion Show!

With love and gratitude, McKenleigh Swailes, Sarah Sordo, and Merri Cross, Fashion Show Co-Chairs

Friends of Kids with Cancer is devoted to enriching the daily lives of children undergoing treatment for, and survivors of, cancer and blood-related diseases.

Our mission is to be an advocate for these special kids and provide them and their families with the educational, emotional and recreational support needed as a result of the long hours of chemotherapy, illness and isolation.