Breast cancer survivors will have their moment in the spotlight at the Pink Ribbon Connection Stars of Pink Fashion Show.
Today Dori Sparks-Unsworth, executive director of the Pink Ribbon Connection and Pam Ellis, owner of The Secret Ingredient joined us today along with three stunning breast cancer survivors who you can expect to see in the upcoming show.
On Saturday, Oct. 9, breast cancer survivors will share their inspiring and courageous stories as they walk the runway dressed in the latest fall fashions at the Pink Ribbon Connection Stars of Pink Fashion Show. The show raises funds to provide direct support to Indiana breast cancer survivors and their families.
The professionally produced show features fashions from local boutique The Secret Ingredient, and all proceeds from the event directly benefit local breast cancer survivors and their families through Pink Ribbon Connection.
Pink Ribbon Connection’s free services, resources and information includes:
- Peer counseling offered by other breast cancer survivors
- Breast cancer and wellness-focused education and information sessions
- Free bras, wigs, prostheses and hats
- Information packets for those going through treatment
WHAT: Pink Ribbon Connection’s Stars of Pink breast cancer survivor fashion show
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Reception begins at 10 a.m., luncheon is at 11 a.m., fashion show begins at around noon. (Balloon release celebrating those who have bravely fought breast cancer occurs at 11:40 a.m.)
WHERE: Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St.
WHO: Local breast cancer survivors, their families and members of their medical teams.
For more information visit, PinkRibbonConnection.org.
It’s an annual celebration like no other and this year it’s like its never been before! Dori Sparks-Unsworth, executive director, Pink Ribbon Connection and Heather Pirowski, breast cancer survivor and model joined us today to tell us about the 26th Annual Stars of Pink Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show.
Pink Ribbon Connection presents fashion show luncheon celebrating the positive spirit of breast cancer survivors. This unique event features inspiring stories of breast cancer survivors who lift up the audience while modeling to music and narration of their courageous journeys with breast cancer.
Pink Ribbon Connection provides free supplies, support and services to breast cancer patients and survivors throughout Indiana.
Models at the event are breast cancer survivors. Viewers will admire the style and spirit exemplified by survivors who are living fulfilling and productive lives.
This event is an opportunity to educate their audience on programs and services provided free of charge to breast cancer survivors, their families, health care providers, and the community at large.
You can watch the Fashion Show virtually here on Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 pm.
Text to donate to 44321, code PRC. All money will be used to provide free supplies, support and services to breast cancer patients and survivors across Indiana. This year they have had more demand for our services than ever before, due to so many families in financial crisis because of COVID 19.
For more information, visit the Pink Ribbon Connections website.