Our Mission and Programs
Giving With Purpose
The proceeds from our various fundraising campaigns and donations from our sponsors are used to support cancer survivors in underserved communities in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We strive to educate women under 50 of the importance of early detection especially if there is a family history of cancer. The death rate of women in this age demographic has continued to rise and Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women next to lung cancer.
Financial Assistance
Our financial assistance program aims to aide survivors by donating funds funds to offset the cost of utilities, mortgage/rent, transportation, and other household financial obligations.
Assistance with Mammography Costs
We donate to pay for 3D mammograms for patients (men or women) who are uninsured or underinsured in underserved communities in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Our Community Outreach
Our team attends and volunteers at community events that promote the importance of Cancer Awareness, early detection education, and annual mammogram and health screenings.
Our Mother's and Survivor Appreciation Brunch
We host appreciation events for friends and family of our annual fashion event. It is important for us to keep in touch with the survivors who have participated in our events. A sisterhood has evolved from their involvement with the annual fashion event.
Fashion Show Registration
Sponsors
Designer and Vendor Registration
Designer and Vendor Registration
Sponsorship packages can include: exhibit space, inclusion in the event’s media marketing, logo or ad placement on marketing collateral, onsite signage, and product sales opportunities. We love to work with our sponsors to help market their services, spread the word about their community involvement, and expand their reputations as organizations that promote breast cancer awareness.
Designer and Vendor Registration
Designer and Vendor Registration
Designer and Vendor Registration
The 8th Annual Runway For A Cure DC registration will be opening in 2025 for Designers, Boutiques, Vendors, Hair & Makeup, and Media.
Model Calls
Designer and Vendor Registration
Model Calls
The 8th Annual Runway For A Cure DC registration will be opening in 2025 for Models.
Help Our Cause
Your contribution will help us provide financial assistance to organizations who offer free mammogram screening for uninsured patients, breast cancer treatment, wellness and education programs, transportation services, and financial support for survivors who struggle to pay their personal financial obligations.
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Our 2019-2024 Sponsors
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are an American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. They compete in the MLB as a member of the National League East division. From 2005 to 2007, the team played in RFK Stadium while a new stadium was being built. In 2008, they moved in to National Park located in the Southeast quadrant of D.C.
The Nationals are the eighth major league franchise to be based in Washington, D.C. and the first since 1971.
Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland; its headquarters and training facility are in Ashburn, Virginia. The team has played more than 1,000 games and is one of only five in the NFL with more than 600 total wins.division
Tito's Vodka
In the early days of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Tito donated product to local nonprofit events. Over time those small, localized gestures not only continued, but evolved into a nationwide movement to make the world a better place.
As the company grew, Tito empowered each and every member of the team, regardless of their role, to support the causes they were passionate about in their local communities. As Tito’s Handmade Vodka continued to gain momentum across the country, involvement in philanthropy grew in tandem. The more people who joined the Tito’s family, the more hearts and hands were out in the world spreading love and goodness, with Tito’s behind them all the way.
David Yurman
The David Yurman Company is built on passion, collaboration and curiosity.
Founded in 1980 by David and Sybil Yurman, the company is, in their own words, “one long art project.”
Their ability to fuse fashion, art and jewelry into signature design concepts revolutionized an industry, creating an entirely new category—American Designer Jewelry.
Smart Water
Wegman's - Woodmore Town Center
Glaceau Smartwater is a brand of bottled water owned by Energy Brands, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. Introduced in 1996 as Ice Mountain Spring Water and Glaceau Mineral Water in the United States, it became known as Smart Water in 1998.
Wegman's - Woodmore Town Center
Wegman's - Woodmore Town Center
- Ranked #4 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2021 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Wegmans has been on the list every year since it began in 1998, and in 2005, ranked #1.
- Wegmans raises the bar on the shopping experience: the best quality, a spectacular abundance of choice, restaurant-quality prepared foods, beautiful stores and displays, and a nearly telepathic level of customer service.
Touch, the Black Breast Care Alliance
Touch, the Black Breast Care Alliance
Touch, the Black Breast Care Alliance
Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance drives the collaborative efforts of patients, survivors, advocates, advocacy organizations, health care professionals, researchers and pharmaceutical companies to work collectively, with accountability, towards the common goal of eradicating Black Breast Cancer.
Our 2022 - 2024 Host
Guy Lambert
Guy Lambert is passionate about delivering the news to the community.
With 20+ years of experience in news anchoring and directing, he is well known for his ability to work well in a team, and he excels at thinking quickly on his feet. Guy's knack for storytelling makes him an excellent fit for any news or entertainment environment.
As a current member of FOX 5’s Like It Or Not show, Guy regularly delivers on-air news and events pertaining to politics, entertainment and pop culture. He also supports the development of engaging story ideas and exciting content. In this role and his current position as the WPGC 95.5 news director, he posts to social media and web platforms regularly to drive audience attention.
During his tenure as a news anchor, he provided live air radio and television coverage of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the 2020 Global Pandemic. His on air personality and ability to react quickly to breaking news made him an ideal candidate to cover all of these tragedies.
Our 2023 Designers
Gabby's World Design
Gabby's World Design
Gabby's World Design
Eetique Fashions
Gabby's World Design
Gabby's World Design
Phillippeaux
Gabby's World Design
I'm So DC
Via's Kloset
Via's Kloset
88 Spades
Via's Kloset
Elise So Official
Artuza by Angelique Wong
Victor Hou
Victor Hou
I'm So DC
I'm So DC
Victor Hou
Sponsorship Levels
Survivor Champion
Survivor Champion
Survivor Champion
Runway for a Cure DC in Washington offers a title sponsorship package that provides the greatest amount of exposure to our audience with day-of-event presentations to our guests, free vendor table for marketing, hospitality suite access, special VIP seating at the event for 4, co-marketing and advertising opportunities, year round collaboration, parking voucher for 1 car, and recognition as a champion contributor for our cause.
$2000
Survivor Advocate
Survivor Champion
Survivor Champion
This level of sponsorship offers co-marketing opportunities, special VIP seating for 4, hospitality suite access, parking voucher for 1 car, and recognition as one of our sponsor partners in all event advertising.
$1000
Survivor Loyalist
Survivor Champion
Survivor Friends & Family
This level of sponsorship gives the sponsor brand recognition via event advertising and marketing. The sponsor will also receive special VIP seating for 4 and event branded apparel.
$600
Survivor Friends & Family
Survivor Friends & Family
Survivor Friends & Family
This sponsorship gives friends and family of loved ones or individuals the opportunity to donate on behalf of a loved one who is a survivor or in memory of their loved one(s). The sponsor will also receive 2 general admission tickets.
$350
Survivor Supporter
Survivor Friends & Family
In-Kind Sponsorship
This sponsor will be included in the honorable mention section of the event program and be invited to our annual appreciation event with all of the sponsors.
Up to $350
In-Kind Sponsorship
Survivor Friends & Family
In-Kind Sponsorship
Many our sponsors may be in a position to offer a sample or discount of their product/service in exchange for sponsorship recognition.
In-Kind Product/Service Discount Accepted
Registration Here
Designers
Designers
Designers
- Registration Fee: $150
- Show 8-10 designer looks.
- Style at least one breast cancer survivor
- Models casted by fashion event coordinator(s)
- Makeup Artists and Hair Stylist onsite day of the event (early arrival required)
- All Raw Photographs delivered after the show via Dropbox (using designer's email)
- Designer Logo and Bio info included in event program and website
- Website link included on event website
- Designer Showcased on pre-event marketing
Models
Designers
Designers
- Free registration
- Attendance required for at least 1 practice (date TBD)
- Pre-event photo shoot with photographer with purchase of Media Package fee (includes 2 looks and a comp card - delivery after show)
- 3 Complimentary Photos from the show (2 runway, 1 pink carpet, Media Package not required)
- Makeup Artists and Hair Stylist onsite day of the event (early arrival required)
- No weave or braid installs, no straightening of natural hair, no chemical processing. Please arrive with clean and dry hair.
- No provocative footwear. Black and neutral to shoes/sandals required.
- Please bring a pair of jeans (men and women). Women please bring strapless bra, pasties, and a black bodysuit.
Vendors
Designers
Make Up Artists
- Registration Fee: $125
- Registration Fee per table
- Table Dimensions 6X 2.5 ft
- Please arrive at least 2 hours before show time (Show time TBD)
- Vendor logo and description of product and services on website and event program
- Special pricing for combination Designer and Vendor participation
Make Up Artists
Make Up Artists
Make Up Artists
- Free Registration
- Early arrival required (time TBD)
- Please bring your own makeup, makeup chair, lighting, and small work table (if possible)
- Business Listed on event website and in event program
Hair Stylists
Make Up Artists
Hair Stylists
- Free Registration
- Early arrival required (time TBD)
- Please bring your own hair supplies, client chair, lighting, and small work table (if possible)
- Business Listed on event website and in event program
Press
Make Up Artists
Hair Stylists
- Free Registration
- Early arrival required (time TBD)
- Only one pass per press. If there is more than one press attendee for a press company each press member must register separately.
- All press will be required to share their social media account information and oblige to sharing photos of the show.
- Photographer mentions on all event social media accounts
Volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteers
- Free Registration
- Volunteers to arrive at 9am
- Only one pass per volunteer
- Volunteers to help with light staging and decor, backstage setup, and/or guest check-in
Meet the Founder
The Rebirth of Style "T.R.O.S."
The "Runway for a Cure DC" Fashion Show is partnering with the 16th Annual Official Pink & White Affair again this year to bring a fashion showcase to the affair
Our mission is to celebrate Breast Cancer Survivors, encourage family and friends of those affected by Breast Cancer, and to give back to individuals or organizations who support Breast Cancer Research, Awareness, and Survivors!
My father passed away from complications due to his prostate cancer treatment. My mother selected one of the best family health insurance plans, before her retirement, which removed any financial stress from our family during my father's treatment. This made it easy for us to focus on his treatment and care (instead of medical bills).
So many cancer patients don't have adequate health insurance coverage and it is difficult to pay for the medications, reconstructive surgeries, and even everyday expenses.
We want to help make a difference in the lives of those who need screening, education, treatment, transportation, or just help with their monthly bills.
Press
Great Day Washington WUSA-9
I'm Just Saying 50 with Juanita Dilliard
Let's Talk Live NEWS Channel 8
Let's Talk Live NEWS Channel 8
I'm Just Saying 50 with Juanita Dilliard
Let's Talk Live NEWS Channel 8
I'm Just Saying 50 with Juanita Dilliard
I'm Just Saying 50 with Juanita Dilliard
I'm Just Saying 50 with Juanita Dilliard
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https://bbsradio.com/podcast/im-just-sayin-50-july-10-2017
Live from BBS radio, it's time for the Podcast that addresses issues for people 50 and older, it's time for I'm just Sayin 50 with Juanita. Juanita brings a new spin to the the statement, I'm older and I'm fabulous! Get ready for fun, information, and complete interaction with guests and listeners. Get ready for I'm just sayin 50! Because nothing's more important than living well and looking fabulous!