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Runway To Hope 2016 Program

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May 21st, 2016

Let’s hold hands. Let’s walk together.

Let’s end childhood cancer.

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A Heartfelt Thanks need to help these children and their families remains great. Only a small fraction of cancer research and funding is directed towards pediatric cancer. Hence, private contributions are essential and necessary. We can only hope that one day, prayers are answered and that pediatric cancer is eliminated. Today, unfortunately, is not that day, as this fight continues.

What started out as a simple dream, has blossomed into a beautiful reality. Five years ago we envisioned a way of providing direct support to the future generations of this world affected by pediatric cancer. Words cannot begin to elaborate on the amount of respect, gratitude, and sincere appreciation we have for each and every one of you. As we come together tonight, united as one, we hope for nothing more than to all hold hands, to walk together, and to find a cure for childhood cancer. We thank all of you for joining us on this special evening to celebrate the courage, strength and beauty of our young warriors battling this insidious disease. As we have come to realize over the past five years, nothing is more inspiring than being around the unwavering spirits of these children. We sincerely hope that you will also be touched by their indescribable magic, just as we have been. Runway to Hope has flourished in ways we never imagined. We are truly humbled and incredibly blessed to have embarked on this journey. We have high hopes that you will continue to join us in Runway to Hope’s mission of providing direct support and aid to Central Florida children and their families impacted by the devastating effects of pediatric cancer. This year marks only the beginning of Runway to Hope’s sixth year. What has grown from 30 children walking the runway in our inaugural year in 2011, to over 160 children this year modeling on the runway at tonight’s gala, the

Tonight serves as a moment in time when the daily challenges of pediatric cancer are pushed aside and you are able to witness these children as the shining stars they truly are. We would be remiss if we didn’t thank the children and their families for what they have given us... love, inspiration and hope. To date, Runway to Hope will have raised more than $4.2 million to date. In its short existence, Runway to Hope has made a meaningful impact on the pediatric cancer community, thanks to all of your generous donations, support and contributions throughout the years. At last year’s Spring Fashion Soiree, a record $1,112,000 was raised for the evening. A one million dollar pledge was made to each of Central Florida’s children’s hospitals; Florida Hospital for Children, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Runway to Hope has insisted that each of the hospitals utilize the funds to create new and unique programs, treatments and care that were otherwise absent or underserved in the Central Florida region. As such, not only do children locally benefit tremendously, but the work being done is shared and goes to help and educate the pediatric cancer community worldwide as well. In addition to the pediatric oncology programs referenced above, Runway to Hope also endows a Family Assistance Program, which directly ministers aid to not only the children diagnosed with cancer, but to their courageous and valiant families as well. Often one parent has to quit work to care for the child, other children’s needs are unfortunately deferred and a family’s finances are dramatically drained by mounting expenses and the loss of income. Bills and medical costs mount quickly leading to stress that can overwhelm the parents and


Our Vision children alike. With our Family Assistance Program, we cut through the bureaucracy and red tape in order to provide the families immediate help from anything to food for them, automobile assistance, mortgage/ rent payments, necessities for the home and emergency transportation out of state. No parent should ever have to hear their child ask, “When I die, what will Heaven look like?” We hear such things too often and strive daily so that such questions will someday be asked no more. Although the dollars raised may seem high, it is simply not enough as so many more millions are needed. Starting this charity had been a dream fulfilled. Runway to Hope not only touched our lives, but also the lives of our daughters, Valentina and Alessandra. We are so proud of the philanthropists they have become at such a young age. “To those who much is given, much is expected” is our family’s mantra and one which is being passed down. We remain motivated by the triumphant stories of most of the kids but, conversely, deeply saddened by the tragic losses of others who have lost their valiant struggle. We continue to seek community, corporate and business support as together we can have the greatest impact in fighting this dreaded disease. We hope that you will be transformed and inspired, as we have been. Not only are we helping to better the lives of these children and families, but they grace us abundantly as well. We learn, prioritize and grow as a direct result of their courage, their inspiration and their tenacity.

Let’s Hold Hands. Let’s Walk Together. Let’s End Childhood Cancer. Founded in 2010 by Mark and Josie NeJame, Runway to Hope’s mission is to provide direct support and aid to Central Florida children and their families impacted by pediatric cancer. Through partnerships with Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children, and Nemours Children’s Hospital, 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.

Thank you for being a part of this special evening as we celebrate these amazing kids and as we join together to hold hands, walk together and end childhood cancer. With blessings, hope, and heartfelt thanks,

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Board of Directors Mark NeJame, Co-Founder of Runway to Hope and Senior Partner at NeJame Law Josie NeJame, Co-Founder and Director of Runway to Hope Andrea Batchelor, Community Volunteer Dick Batchelor, Dick Batchelor Management Group John Hill, Host of XL 106.7’s “Johnny’s House” and Founder of the Baby DJ Foundation Chad Phillips, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Carminita Immelman, Philanthropist Peggy Parish, Nemours Children’s Hospital Adam Plotkin, NOPACTalent, Celebrity & Sports Talent Agency Frank Santos, Chief Financial Officer, Rosen Hotels & Resorts Roel Yambao, Chief Operating Officer, Florida Hospital Foundation

2016 Committee Beth Aires, Ashley Bacot, Cathy Bacot, Melissa Baldwin, Andrea Batchelor, Michelle Benkiran, Ben Benkiran, Jennifer Bentson, Angie Berkebile, Maria Blanchard, Paige Carlos, Rebecca Cox, Shastidy Ellerbusch, Jill Emling, Julie Foster, Nicoletta Granstaff, Shannon Gunn, Leslie Hudson Russell, Carminita Immelman, Tammara Kohler, Brenda Lounsberry, Laila Maali, Jeannie Moorjani, Allie NeJame, Sonja Nicholson, John Nielsen, Cristy Nielsen, Shelby Norwich, Reshma Ohri, Nisha Pandya, Stacey Papp, Peggy Parish, Diane Porter, Joetta Raylots, Scott Roeder, Frank Santos, Beverly Shine, Noelle Siegel, Laura Sutphin, Mary Verardi, & Allie Walker 2016 Spring Soiree Teen Advisory Committee Erin Bacot, Billy Brown, Elijah Hallett, Elizabeth Long, Emma Marques, Nicole Medina, Gabby Molina, Makayla McNamara, Elizabeth Pranger, Dalen Seals & Lorena Zamarripa 2016 Spring Soiree Lemonade Committee Anna Kate Currey, Ella Currey, Isabella Delbakhsh, Skylar Ellerbusch, Izzy Hughes, Camdyn Nielsen, Alessandra NeJame, Valentina NeJame, Mehr Ohri, Ellie Tanner, Esten Tanner, Evie Tanner, Serena Young

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Evening Itinerary GOLD, DIAMOND, EMERALD, PLATINUM, PRESENTING SPONSOR RECEPTION – CELEBRITY HOST MEET & GREET

Open only to Gold, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, and Presenting Sponsors ($10,000 and above) *Photography provided by the Nielsen’s Photography & Design REGISTRATION | COCKTAIL RECEPTION | SILENT AUCTION

All guests must check-in and register | Silent Auction | Qtego (registration required) | RED CARPET EXPERIENCE

Yohanna House & Scott Messina GATLIN BALLROOM DOORS OPEN

Dinner catered by Rosen Shingle Creek, Executive Chef Jorge Oliveira & Executive Pastry Chef David Ramirez THANK YOU VIDEO PRESENTATION

Mark & Josie NeJame OPENING MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Kyng David, former Baha Men member performing “So Amazing” accompanied by guitarist, Nick Anderson CELEBRITY VIDEO PRESENTATION

Courtesy of Schuyler Osborne, Perfect Sky Productions OPENING REMARKS

Mark & Josie NeJame 2016 RUNWAY TO HOPE SPRING FASHION SOIREE HOSTS

Robert Herjavec, Kym Johnson, & Joey Fatone BEAUTY BASH & BOYS BASH VIDEO PRESENTATION

Courtesy of Schuyler Osborne, Perfect Sky Productions SURVIVOR AWARDS

Sarah Desrochers|Kylee Flores|Lauren Larsen|Jonathan Nembhard|Celena Torres MISSION & MEMORIAL VIDEO PRESENTATION

Courtesy of Schuyler Osborne, Perfect Sky Productions LIVE AUCTION AWARDS PRESENTATION

Corporate Hero Award | Suntrust Family Hope Award | The Ohri Family Volunteer Hope Award | Leslie Hudson Russell Children’s Hope Award | Adam Plotkin RUNWAY SHOW | HOSTED BY ROBERT HERJAVEC, KYM JOHNSON, & JOEY FATONE

Over 170 pediatric cancer patients and survivors walk the runway escorted by more than 90 national and local celebrities FINALE WALK

All models and celebrity escorts take the stage SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

Kyng David, Former Baha Men member performing “Who let the Dogs Out?” CLOSING REMARKS

Mark & Josie NeJame |Evie Tanner

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Proudly Supports Runway to Hope


Your Contributions at Work The $3 Million Pledge

Funds raised by Runway to Hope’s signature event of the year benefit the pediatric oncology programs at our three local pediatric hospitals. Proceeds from the Spring Fashion Soiree event contribute towards Runway to Hope’s 7 year pledge of $1 million to each hospital; Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children and Nemours Children’s Hospital. At Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Runway to Hope funds Central Florida’s first ever comprehensive Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program, comprised of a team led by Dr. Amy Smith that provides the full range of medical and emotional support specific to pediatric brain tumor patients during and after treatment. At Florida Hospital for Children, Runway to Hope funds the hospital’s pediatric pallitive care program, which provides physical, emotional and spiritual support to children suffering from cancer and their families. At Nemours Children’s Hospital, Runway to Hope funds both the Community Children’s Oncology Program - a database that will improve access to leading-edge therapies, research and resources for pediatric cancer patients throught Northern and Central Florida - and Pediatric Interventional Oncology, which serves cancer patients directly by utilizing rare and advanced imaging technologies for localized treatment.

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The Hosts ROBERT HERJAVEC Robert Herjavec is one of North America's most recognizable and inspirational business leaders. After escaping the communist regime of the former Yugoslavia, Herjavec worked a series of odd jobs before building and selling several IT companies. In 2003, he founded Herjavec Group, which quickly became a global leader in information security. Since, he has become a bestselling author and a featured entrepreneur on ABC's Shark Tank. He was also a contestant on season 20 of Dancing with the Stars, where he met his talented and beautiful dance partner, Kym Johnson, to whom he is now engaged.

KYM JOHNSON Kym Johnson is a native of Australia and certified fitness professional who has appeared in numerous publications and made countless TV appearances. She is a three-time Dancing with the Stars champion and the only professional dancer to have won the show in two countries—once in Australia and twice since joining the US version of the ABC hit. After season 20 of the show, she became engaged to her dance partner, renowned entrepreneur and featured investor on Shark Tank Robert Herjavec. Kym has also headlined on Broadway in productions such as Burn the Floor.

JOEY FATONE Joey Fatone, entertainer extraordinaire, first rose to fame when he joined the record-shattering boy band *NSYNC and has since become a prominent personality in his own right, with projects spanning TV, film and theatre. He danced into our hearts with a successful stint competing on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars with Kym Johnson; became a fan favorite in films including On the Line, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and more; and has been a hit onstage—both off and on-Broadway. He gives back through charities including The Fatone Family Foundation and Central Florida’s very own Runway to Hope.

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Special Guests YOANNA HOUSE Yoanna House was discovered on CW’s hit reality series, America’s Next Top Model, after winning the program’s second season. Her success story is one of true dedication, perseverance and commitment to realizing one’s dreams. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Yoanna has always had a huge interest in fashion. Yoanna was host of The Look for Less on The Style Network, where she helped guests re-create runway outfits on a set budget. She has also been a reporter and host on several specials, including E!’s fashion week specials where she has interviewed celebrities and designers. In addition, Yoanna was a digital entertainment correspondent and spokesperson for the CW Network. Yoanna appears on all of their new media platforms promoting their primetime programming and interviewing CW celebrities.

KYNG DAVID As part of the Famed Bahamian Music Group BAHA MEN, Kyng David quickly garnered success and rose to fame as a teenager. Selling upwards of 5 Million Albums “ Who Let The Dogs Out”. Kyng David received a Grammy Award and Billboard Music Awards for Best Dance Recording, Best World Album and Best World Artist most notably as well as 2 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. As Lead Singer KyngDavid and the Baha Men toured the world, Headlining as well as opening for Acts such as N-SYNC, Lenny Kravitz and PINK. He has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages including Madison Square Garden, The Super Bowl and World Series, The Billboard Music Awards, The MOBO Awards. Also in television and film He also wrote and recorded with some of the industry’s top Producers and song writers notably Grammy award Winners Mike Mangini, Ital Shur and RED ONE Producer (Lady Gaga, Pitbull). As well as the

Legendary Mark Hudson (Aerosmith, Ringo Starr) Kyng David is currently writing and Producing with Legendary Producer and Songwriter Rudy Perez, Billboards Producer of the Decade on numerous projects including his own solo debut.

MEGAN EMLING Megan Emling is Runway to Hope’s very own Award Presenter. Meghan just ended her first year at University of Florida and is studying to become a doctor. She is involved in St. Jude charity through her sorority, Tri Delta. Meghan also is involved with the juvenile diabetes research foundation. She has also been involved with Runway To Hope for the past 5 years. Meghan is currently Ms. Florida USA Ambassador.

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T H A N K YO U F R O M

ORLANDO

Bloomingdale’s Orlando would like to thank the following brand partners for their gracious support of Runway to Hope. Their contributions made our Boys and Girls Bash Weekend an incredible event for our models!

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“You have no idea how much this support means to me and my family. Now I can continue to spend time with her in the hospital when she is sick.” – Polynice Family

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Family Assistance Garcia Family

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Runway to Hope regularly receives calls from parents, other caregivers and professionals in desperate need of financial assistance for families battling childhood cancer. It’s no secret that raising a child with cancer can be expensive. Between doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, hospital stays, treatment procedures and prescriptions the costs can get very overwhelming for families affected by pediatric cancer. On average 89% of families report an income loss due to their child’s diagnosis. Runway to Hope’s Family Assistance Program provides this much needed support.

“My daughter has been ill for many months, we never thought there would come a time that we needed help to take care of her. Thank you for helping our family when that time came”

“Thank you very much. This helps lessen the stress and worry over financial woes. Our family is very appreciative of your help.” – Doane Family

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For All You Do, Thank You

The 2016 Spring Fashion Soiree event wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of so many people, including our very special, hardworking Runway to Hope team. These people have worked night and day to make this extraordinary event into a reality tonight.

Rebecca Adams Peggy Carter JP Cruz Sarah Dodson Quinn Felton Geoff Gunn Laura Lockner Michelle Lunsford

Laila Maali Maria Maza Conor McKeever Alessandra NeJame Valentina NeJame Raye Parra Christina Schildroth Allie Walker Nick Wilson

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It’s the little things in life that are most important. It is our great pleasure to support the Runway To Hope Spring Fashion Soiree benefitting our three local pediatric hospitals: Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children and Nemours Children’s Hospital


Bash Weekend 2016 On April 2 and April 3, 2016 Runway to Hope models and their families participated in Bloomingdale’s Bash Weekend. Over 170 boys and girls ranging in ages of 2-18 years participated in a memorable and fun filled day away from protocols, medicine, treatment, and the daily challenges that pediatric cancer children and their families face.

Runway to Hope’s extraordinary sponsor, Bloomingdales and their astounding staff, donated their time, resources and clothing to more than 170 childhood cancer models. The weekend was complete with a StarWars theme and appropriate underlying mantra “May the Force Be With You”. Runway to Hope models and their families had a full day packed with shopping, pampering, face-painting, hair styling, eye lash design, photo booth, magic shows, caricature drawings, lunch and many more amazements. This enjoyable event wouldn’t have been possible without the immensely supportive help of over 100 dedicated volunteers, Central Florida community companies, and Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree 2016 committee members. A heartfelt thank you to our

Bloomingdales Bash Committee Chairwoman; Laila Maali, and CoChair Shannon Gunn who truly brought the FORCE of enjoyment to these brave boys and girls. On this day the outfits chosen by these courageous boys and girls, serve as their fashion selection for walking down the runway at the highly anticipated Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree. Each wardrobe specifically reflects the spirited and unique personality of each child and the experience serves as an unforgettable memory for these courageous children. Bloomingdale Bash weekend serves as timeless moment when cancer doesn’t take center stage in the lives of the pediatric cancer warriors.

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Bash Weekend 2016


Volunteer Spotlight

Runway to Hope greatly respects the time, expertise and commitment of two exceptional Spring Fashion Soiree models; Evelyn Haner, and Maleah Thomas. Both young ladies awarded Survivor Medals in 2015, humbly accepted an invitation to return as valued volunteers. Evie and Maleah first homecoming was Bloomingdale’ s Bash Weekend 2016; assisting new models with self-confidence, familiarity, and kindheartedness to their fellow childhood cancer fighters. Through their eyes, we find HOPE in the future of all childhood cancer warriors.

Evelyn Haner

Maleah Thomas

Evie was originally diagnosed at 24 months

Maleah now 11 years old, is an Acute

with Retinoblastoma is now nine years old.

Lymphoblastic

Evie, a seven-year cancer survivor, dreams

survivor. Maleah, a fashionista dreams of

of a future of a world filled with peace and

one day becoming a professional singer

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The Doctors Thank you to the doctors and their nurses and staff who are taking care of the children affected by pediatric cancer in our community. Nemours Children’s Hospital

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Florida Hospital for Children

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Dr. Ana Aguilar-Bonilla Dr. Don Eslin Dr. Vincent Giusti Dr. Susan Kelly Dr. Alejandro Levy Dr. Blaine Pitts Dr. Amy Smith Dr. Robert Sutphin

Dr. James Baumgartner Dr. Dennis Borrero Dr. Fouad Hajjar Dr. Melhem Solh

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News 96.5 WDBO

Vice President of YMCA Aquatics, Olympic

Knightro

Gold Medalist

UCF Mascot

La Gitana

Frank Kruppenbacher

Rumba 100.3, Radio Personality

Morgan & Morgan, PA & Greater Orlando

Dr. Vincent Giusti

Aviation Authority

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Ray & Ericka Lankford Former MLB Player, Center Fielder

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Nemours Children’s Health System is proud to support Runway to Hope. Your child. Our promise.

© 2015. The Nemours Foundation. ® Nemours is a registered trademark of The Nemours Foundation. NCH04076. (05/15)


Celebrity Escorts Felipe Lopez

Jameer Nelson

Former MLB Allstar

NBA Denver Nuggets Player

Homan Machuca

Mark and Josie NeJame

Telemundo Reporter

Founders, Runway To Hope

AJ Maguire

Dana Nicholson

K92.3, “AJ & Ashley” Radio Show

President & CEO, Nemours Children’s Hospital

Tony Mainolfi

Tony & Sonja Nicholson

Chief Meteorologist, WESH Channel 2

Nicholson Investments

Craig Mateer

Shelby Norwich

Bags, Inc

Olde Town Brokers

Scott Maxwell

Bob Opsahl

“The TV Guy”, Orlando Sentinel

WFTV Channel 9

Meredith McDonough

Bo Outlaw

News Anchor, WESH Channel 2

Magic Community Ambassador

Mike McLeod

Ricky Padilla

Arts Columnist, Winter Park Magazine &

POWER 95.3 Radio Personaility

Orlando Magazine

Scott & Susannah Randolph

Marc Middleton

Orange County Tax Collector

Founder & CEO, Growing Bolder

CJ Robinson

David Melnyk

Mix 105.1 Afternoon Drive Radio Personality

Philanthropist

Russ Rollins

Chief John Mina

Host, Real Radio 104.1 Monsters in the

Orlando Police Department

Morning

Megan Morris

Adam Rosen

MHM Professional Staging

Rosen Hotels and Resorts

Brian & Angela Nadeau

Harris Rosen

Vice President of Operations, SeaWorld Parks

President and COO, Rosen Hotels and Resorts

& Entertainment

Jack Rosen

Dr. Ramamoorthy Nagasubramanian

Rosen Hotels and Resorts

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PAYING IT FORWARD WITH

C H A R I T Y

TOP GOLFER LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN KNOWS FIRST-HAND THE VALUE OF CHARITABLE ENDEAVOURS AND SPONSORSHIP. Inspired by the sponsorship he received during his amateur years, Louis founded the LOUIS57 JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY in 2009, and the LOUIS57 FOUNDATION in 2010 – two major organisations through which Louis can assist golfers of the future, and children with special needs. The LOUIS57 JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY has a golf development programme that offers weekly lessons by a PGA pro, in addition to specialised individual coaching, and entry into League and Provincial golf for full-time school students. This is an Academy that exposes the junior player to the pressures of professional golfing and, most importantly, provides the necessary financial support in a particularly expensive sport. LOUIS57 FOUNDATION is Louis and his wife, Nel-Mare’s, way of giving back to the community, both in Albertinia (Louis’ birthplace) and Mossel Bay, and further abroad, sponsoring organisations such as the Leolan Academy in Mossel Bay, which caters for children with special needs, such as autism.

Louis Oosthuizen is proof that success means not only winning, but giving too.

J U N I O R

G O L F

A C A D E M Y

Louis Oosthuizen is proof that success means not only winning, but giving too.


Celebrity Escorts Josh Rosen

Dana Taylor

Rosen Hotels and Resorts

Mix 105.1 Morning Mix Radio Personality

Lauren Rowe

Bob VanderWeide

Rowe Communications

Olde Towne Brokers

Leslie Hudson Russell

Eryka Washington

Fox 35

WKMG News 6

Frank Santos

Dr. Fabiola Weber-Guzman

Vice President and CFO, Rosen Hotels and

Nemours Children’s Hospital

Resorts

Bryce West

Shades

Founder, The Bryce West Foundation

Orlando Solar Bears Mascot

Peter West

Lil Shawn

Jaguar Orlando + Orlando Infiniti

POWER 95.3 Obie and Lil Shawn Radio Show

Alice in Wonderland

Commissioner Patty Sheehan

Fairytales & Heroes

Orlando City Commissioner, District 4

Darth Vader

David Siegel

Fairytales & Heroes

CEO, Westgate Resorts

Rey

Jackie Siegel

Fairytales & Heroes

Queen of Versailles

Spiderman

Rick Singh

Fairytales & Heroes

Orange County Property Appraiser

Sophia The First

Dr. Amy Smith

Fairytales & Heroes

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Storm Trooper

Ashley Stegbauer

Fairytales & Heroes

K92.3, “AJ & Ashley” Radio Show

Tinkerbell

Stuff

Fairytales & Heroes

Orlando Magic Mascot Dr. Robert Sutphin Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

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L E T ’ S FA S H I O N A WAY

to beat cancer

Parkway is proud to support Runway to Hope’s mission of providing support and assistance to Central Florida children and families who have been impacted by pediatric cancer.

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Orlando Infiniti

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entertainer / producer

Scott Messina

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From the Runway to Everyday Runway to Hope’s mission is close to our hearts, which is why we’re supporting them on and off the runway.

Purchase your very own Runway to Hope hair bows at tonight’s event or on our website. 100% of the proceeds from the sale will be donated directly to the Runway to Hope cause.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!


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Runway to Hope

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Thank You

Scott Roeder and Laura Sutphin For creating the incredible exclusive tshirts and model’s gift bags for the Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree!

Photo Courtesy of the Nielsens Photography & Design

We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to

Leslie Hudson Russell for so generously supporting Runway to Hope and donating her time and talents to help make our auction a success!


Kids Should Feel like this... and together we can make that happen. For every vacation booked, a portion of our proceeds will benefit a local children’s cancer charity. (888) 921-2082 WVRCure.com

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MarlieMade Proudly Supports Runway to Hope

MarlieMade is a special line of handmade headbands, head wraps and hats, complete with MarlieMade’s signature flower embellishment. All MarlieMade proceeds benefit the Princess Cancer Warriors at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. MarlieMade was created in memory of little Marlie Kai Dodson and in honor of her personal style.

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BEST CHARITY GALA 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 ORLANDO MAGAZINE BEST OF ORLANDO (Awarded all years eligible)

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