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Splurge Boutique Event for Runway to the CureEven though the 4th Annual Runway to the Cure Fashion Show was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we realize that there are still millions of people continuing their battle against breast cancer in need our support. Dr. Dawn helped raise over $700 for the cause at the beautiful Splurge Boutique in McLean.
Please view our website, www.runwaytothecure.org, Facebook page and Instagram to view a special compilation video of models from the past three years of shows to demonstrate our continuing mission to help current warriors. We hope to see you next year back at our live fashion show already scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2021! In the meantime, please stay safe. Thank you so much for your ongoing support for Runway to the Cure! |
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4th Annual Runway to the Cure Fashion Show
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Save the Date: October 10, 2020
5 PM Reston Town Center Pavilion Doors open at 4 PM The Reston Runway to the Cure, Inc. Board is made up of passionate activist women from our community, including our very own Dr. Dawn Devaney Gammon, who joined together to create a unique annual fashion “runway” event using breast cancer warriors as models to raise funds for national breast cancer research and local patient assistance programs. The event was founded in 2017 by Jane Abraham, Owner of Scout & Molly’s Boutique, as a way to merge her passion for raising funds for breast cancer research with support for families currently dealing with the disease, while introducing her new boutique to the Reston Town Center community and bringing local merchants together for a common cause. The outpouring of support from the community was amazing. It led to us launching an official non-profit organization that will stage this worthwhile event annually. |
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When each woman walks down the runway, she isn't running from her disease, she is owning it and demonstrating the strength required to overcome it.
3rd Annual Runway to the Cure Fashion Show
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October 19, 2019
Reston Runway to the Cure, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that stages an annual fashion “runway” event in the Reston Town Center to raise funds for national breast cancer research and local patient assistance programs. This exciting event brings together merchants, corporations and families from our community who share the common goals of finding a cure for breast cancer and supporting those who are fighting their personal battles. |
Local retailers provide the outfits, jewelry, eyewear and accessories that the models wear in the show while others donate hair styling and makeup. All the models participating in the show are former or current breast cancer warriors. The stories they share provide a very personal element to the event and their participation celebrates both inner and outer beauty. When each woman walks down the runway, she isn’t running from her disease, she is owning it and demonstrating the strength required to overcome it. And that is truly beautiful. We raised over $45,000 for the local charity, Step Sisters and Susan G. Komen in 2019!
2nd Annual Runway to the Cure
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On September 29, 2018, The Eyewear Gallery joined forces with Scout & Molly's, Athleta, Kendra Scott, Midtown Jewelers, other Reston Town Center businesses and community volunteers for a fashion show to benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. All the models were breast cancer survivors, or currently in treatment, and an inspiration to us all. We had over 600 attendees and raised almost $30,000 for breast cancer research!
We are helping to defeat breast cancer with an annual runway fashion show that celebrates our models and the businesses, sponsors, and patrons that make the fashion show possible. Save the date for our third annual show, October 19, 2019 and follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/runwaytothecure/ 
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Photo Credit: Brian J. Silver, DC Hot Spots Media
Dancing with the ServicesHere's an eye opener for you... Dr. Dawn brought home the coveted First Place Mirror Ball trophy at the first annual Dancing with the Services competition on November 11, 2017! She danced along with members of the local police force, Air Force, Army, and even Herndon's Assistant Mayor!
In total, $46,000 was raised for The Pink Fund for Breast Cancer and The Police Unity Tour, to raise awareness of Officers who have died in the line of duty. |
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The Eyewear Gallery Gives Back to HondurasDr. Dawn Gammon and our dear friend and Optician Cindy Elkin, along with approximately 75 other medical professionals from the VHC Medical Brigade, attended their annual medical mission trip to Honduras. Dr. Gammon and Cindy, along with other members of the Brigade Eye Care Team worked in remote villages surrounding the area of Comayagua, bringing primary eye care to the underserved populations there. The team conducted a basic eye examinations using a hand-held auto-refractor, and provided recycled prescription glasses provided by the Lions Club, as well as readers and sunglasses. In the one week stay, the Eye Care Team saw approximately 650 patients a day, and dispensed over 3,500 pairs of glasses. Improved vision can be a life-changing opportunity for people who would never be able to afford a service that most of us take for granted.
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Many of the people in the villages make their living by doing handcrafts. When their vision goes uncorrected, they can no longer provide for their families or themselves. Correcting the vision of a child may ensure that they are successful in school. To learn more about the Virginia Hospital Center Medical Brigade visit the website at: www.vhcmedicalbrigade.org.
Cindy Elkin, who tirelessly donated her time every year to this cause has since passed away. We miss her tremendously. If you are interested in making a donation, your tax deductible financial contribution in any amount will help this work continue. All money contributed is used to provide medicines and supplies. There are no paid staff, and each Brigade member pays their own expenses to participate in the mission trips. Please consider sending a check made payable to Virginia Hospital Center Medical Brigade to:
Virginia Hospital Center Medical Brigade
c/o Medical Staff Office
1701 North George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22205
On behalf of the needy people of Honduras, we thank you!
Cindy Elkin, who tirelessly donated her time every year to this cause has since passed away. We miss her tremendously. If you are interested in making a donation, your tax deductible financial contribution in any amount will help this work continue. All money contributed is used to provide medicines and supplies. There are no paid staff, and each Brigade member pays their own expenses to participate in the mission trips. Please consider sending a check made payable to Virginia Hospital Center Medical Brigade to:
Virginia Hospital Center Medical Brigade
c/o Medical Staff Office
1701 North George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22205
On behalf of the needy people of Honduras, we thank you!