ANNAPOLIS, MD — A recent fashion show raised more than $175,000 for Chesapeake Kids, a children’s hospice in Anne Arundel County. Chesapeake Kids is a branch of Hospice of the Chesapeake, which is headquartered in Pasadena.
About 350 attendees flocked to the runway to support the 12th annual fundraiser, dubbed Fashion for a Cause. The sold-out gathering took place on June 2 at Porsche Annapolis.
“This unique event began in the morning with Porsche Annapolis surrendering their facility to a production team that turned their new service bay into a happening night spot complete with a fashion runway,” Hospice of the Chesapeake said in a press release. “Tool carts lined the walls, food trucks parked outside the garage doors and food and drink vendors set up throughout the room.”
Bryan Nehman, a reporter on WBAL NewsRadio, served as the master of ceremonies. A total of 28 community members modeled summer looks and accessories.
The outfits came from:
- 3 Sisters
- Anthropologie
- B Boutique
- Charm City Run
- JBD Clothiers
- J.McLaughlin
- Lilac Bijoux
- The Lucky Knot
- Mantovani Moda
- The Pink Crab
- Scout & Molly’s of Annapolis
- South Moon Under
- Stardust Deluxe
- Trendy Tides Boutique
These vendors supplied the food and drink:
- Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen and Wine Bar
- Green Valley
- Kilwins Chocolate & Ice Cream
- Light House Bistro
- Luna Blu
- Main & Market
- MMpanadas
- Pusser’s Caribbean Grille
- Sweet Satisfaction
- Tap 99
Porsche Annapolis was the presenting sponsor. Sara Starry and The Wilburn Company were the red carpet sponsors. Fashionista sponsors included:
- Charter Financial Group
- Gilligan Creative
- Moran Insurance
- The Murray McGehrin Group
- Purple Cherry Architects
- Tap 99 & Jason Cherry
- Bill & Laura Westervelt
A recap video of the fashion show is posted at this link. Photos are shared on Facebook with #ffac2022. More information is available at hospicechesapeake.org.
