The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) will hold its “Fashion Funds the Cure” event at the National Polo Center in Wellington on Monday, Jan. 27. This high-fashion event will showcase local pediatric cancer warriors and professional models in the season’s latest styles.
For the show’s finale, the featured pediatric cancer warriors will return to the stage for the iconic “Dream Walk,” which offers a glimpse into the unique aspirations of each child as they walk the runway dressed as what they want to be when they grow up, escorted by a local role model who works in their dream profession.
Mateo is a featured pediatric cancer warrior who is currently battling Rhabdomyosarcoma and dreams of being a cowboy when he grows up. He will be escorted down the runway by Ty Harris, a bull and bronco rider for the Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo Association.
Hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist from Miami’s 7News Vanessa Medina, Olympic gold medal winner Will Simpson, and cancer warrior and polo player Brandon Phillips, this event will raise critical funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research conducted by the NPCF.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, delicious dinner, and an upscale silent and live auction.
The National Polo Center is located at 3667 120th Avenue South in Wellington. The cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m., and the fashion show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through www.nationalpcf.org/wellington.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Dawn Zachman via e-mail at dzachman@nationalpcf.org.
The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to funding research and clinical trials to find less toxic, more effective treatments for childhood cancer. Its purpose is to reduce the side effects of current treatments, improve survival rates and eliminate childhood cancer. Its collaborative research model includes more than 35 hospital partners and leading scientists. Since its inception, the NPCF has donated more than $37 million to research and has funded more than 28 project initiatives.
