2024 FASHION SHOW | FRIDAY, MARCH 1st, 2024
PRESENTED BY:
The Victory Center is celebrating warriors of all kinds at the 17th Annual style show. Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn on March 1, 2024 for a showstopping event!
Doors open at 10:30am
Ballroom seating begins at 11:30am
Gourmet lunch served at 12:00pm
CALL TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST: (419) 531-7600
Don your armor for a luncheon celebrating survivorship and honoring those lost to cancer. Mature Living readers voted The Victory Center’s LFS Toledo’s Best Local Charity Event in 2020.
8 local boutiques are slated to show off their best 2024 Spring fashions; Altas Bridal (and Blue by Atlas), Chico’s Levis Commons, Dillard’s Fallen Timbers (Men & Women), JJill, Kids Klothesline, Ragazza, and Sophia Lustig will be featured on the runway.
Purchase Victory Sweepstakes tickets HERE to win high-value prizes, including:
Prize #1 | “Windy City Warrior”: (2) night stay at the Ritz, Waldorf, or Four Seasons in Chicago; Fine dining experience at RPM Steak or Shaw’s Crab House; Comedy show at The Second City Revue! ($2,389 Value) Pick any LETTUCE ENTERTAIN YOU restaurant from this list!
Buy a mystery pair of earrings for the chance to win a $2,500 pair of Mann Made diamond studs donated by Jeffrey Mann Fine Jewelers!
Presenting Sponsor
The Victory Center’s Featured Survivor Models
Sally Baas
Gina Castellucio
Caleb Croniser
Lindsay Frankart
Shonda Jones
Jerrie Mowery
Emily Weber
Clarence Williams
In Memory of: Paige Wojcinski
Friends of The Victory Center Models
Alison Avendt
Helena Bruns
TaTiana Cash
Melissa Chevalier
Dan Cummins
Adam Fineske
Suzy Gibbons
Katy Harden
Brittany Joseph
Becky Johnson
Dr. Peter Koltz
Claire Mitchell
Katie Morgan
Connie Nuhfer
Dr. Brithany Pawloski
Mona Qaimari
James Starks
Child Models
Dario Graciani
Delino Graciani
Kennedy Johnson
Uriah Kuhn
Claire Morgan
Averie Morgan
Raeya Okdie
Ezekiel Shaw
Emery Shaw
Centerpieces available for purchase $30 apiece!
Beginning at 10:30am | Social Hour:
Mix, mingle and peruse our wide array of specially themed raffle baskets:
- Raffle basket tickets: {25} for $20 (no limit)
- VICTORY SWEEPSTAKES Tickets: $20 apiece (no limit)
- Don’t miss our Jeffrey Mann Jewelry Pull: $20 for a mystery pair of earrings
- (Get yours early—there are only 350 pair!)
- CZ earrings generously donated by Jane Wurth Ragazza
- Our handsome Tie Guys are selling raffle tickets
*Find the table near the ballroom to pay by credit card*
SURVIVOR guests receive (1) free ticket for a chance to win a beautiful jewelry set handmade by Itzel Krauss.
We’d like to honor your survivorship with a ribbon handmade by Michele Kress and Suzy Gibbons.
Write the name of a loved one you’ve lost to cancer on a leaf and add it to this year’s Hope Tree.
16th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show Planning Committee
Dianne Barndt
Vicki Fesh
Shannon Henegar
Penny Kice
Michele Kress
Katie Maskey
MaryAnn Mills
Kimberly Rosinski
Connie Spevak
Katrina Trombley
Cheryl Walter
Alyssa Warren
Warriors in White: VIPs
Welcome: Keiva Bland, MD, FACS; Fellowship-trained breast surgeon; Medical Director, Mercy Health Comprehensive Breast Program
Program Introduction: Dianne Barndt, Executive Director, The Victory Center
Featured Survivor Model: Lindsay Frankart, PhD.
Master of Ceremonies: Chrys Peterson, Cancer Awareness Advocate
Choreographer: Katie Maskey, Local Author Ferdinand with the Extra Toes
Featured Musician: Spencer Elfring
Music & DJ Services: Doug Kwiatkowski, Epic Homes Real Estate
In Kind Sponsors
• Atlas Bridal Shop – Gowns for Featured Survivor Model
• Bartz Viviano – Floral Centerpieces
• Blue Bird Salon – Hair styling services for Survivor Models
• Cathy Schuster – Graphic Design Services
• Cheryl Walter – Model Meet & Greet
• Dillard’s Fallen Timbers – Gift bags for Survivor Models
• Doug Kwiatkowski, Epic Homes Real Estate – DJ & Music Services
• The Flying Joe/Ohm Family – Volunteer Breakfasts, Coffee
• Hazelton – Hair styling & makeup services for Survivor Models
• J Foster Jewelers – Victory Sweepstakes & Jewelry Pull prizes
• Jerry Finfera – Event Photography
• Lonna Mikesell – Survivor Ribbons
• Katina Holland, Katina’s Collection – Survivor Raffle Prize
• Kurt Nielsen – Roaming Photography
• Brittany Magers, Mager Designs – Lobby & Ballroom Decór
• Markey’s Rental & Staging – Event Lighting & Audio Visual
• MaryAnn Mills – Ties for ‘Tie Guys’
• M Browz – Gift bags for Survivor Models
• Merle Norman – Makeup services for Survivor Models
• Metzgers – Printing Services
• Ohio Living Swan Creek – Lunch for Models & Volunteers
• Peggy Borell – Event Photography
• Ragazza Boutique – Glitter handbags & belt accessories
• ReMax Preferred – Booze Wagon
• Soto Signature Salon & Spa – Hair Styling & makeup services
for Survivor Models
• Starbucks at Westgate – Volunteer Coffee
• Uncle John’s – Volunteer Breakfasts
• Wings of Mercy – Free Medical Flights
• Katie Wagner, With Love Photography – Event Photography
• Zack & Team, Starbucks at Levis Commons – Volunteer Breakfasts, Coffee
2023 FASHION SHOW | FRIDAY, MARCH 3rd
Presented by Mercy Health
THANK YOU FOR A GLITTERING SUCCESS!!
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S… The Victory Center is flying ‘first class’ to the Hilton Garden Inn on March 3, 2023 for the 16th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show: Glamorous in Glitter
Doors open at 10:30am
Ballroom seating begins at 11:30am
Gourmet lunch served at 12:00pm
Wear your most sophisticated sparkles and dress ‘Glamorous in Glitter’ for the style show that Mature Living readers voted Toledo’s Best Local Charity Event in 2020.
9 local boutiques are slated to show off their best 2022 Spring fashions; Altas Bridal (and Blue by Atlas), Bowinkles, Chico’s Levis Commons, Dillard’s Fallen Timbers (Men & Women), JJill, Kids Klothesline, Ragazza, and Sophia Lustig will be featured on the runway.
Purchase Victory Sweepstakes tickets HERE to win high-value prizes, including a 3-6 night stay on your very own private island!
Sip our signature cocktail, GLAM-pagne, and buy a mystery bracelet for the chance to win a $1,200 diamond and garnet bracelet donated by JFoster Jewelers.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Presenting Sponsor
The Victory Center’s Featured Survivor Models
Eunice Agnew
Bradley Allen
Julie Gunderson
Missy Johnson
Kris LaHote
Jim Perlman
Jen Straley*
Whitney Valencia
*Indicates Featured Speaker
Friends of The Victory Center Models
Jan Archambeau
Kristian Brown
Sheri Caldwell
Paul Clemments
Dan Cummins
Areka Foster
Taylor Fuller
Stephanie Holliday-Ball
Dr. Timothy Kasunic
Penny Kice
Caylee Kirby
Aimee Klink
Dr. Siddharth Kunte
Erica LaHote
Bobbi Mourad
Dr. Suketu Patel
Riley Runnells
Child Models
Novella Bird
Chloe Hogue
Owen Hogue
Morgan Kabour
Uriah Kuhn
Izzy Loving
Kennedy Loving
Annabelle Novotny
Penelope Novotny
Wynn Ruffner
Ezekiel Shaw
Emery Shaw
Noah Smith
Ben Smith
Norah Straley
Thea Straley
Centerpieces available for purchase $30 apiece!
Beginning at 10:30am | Social Hour:
Mix, mingle and peruse our wide array of specially themed raffle baskets:
- Raffle basket tickets: {5} for $10 {10} FOR $15 or {20} for $20 (no limit)
- VICTORY SWEEPSTAKES Tickets: $20 apiece (no limit)
- Don’t miss our JFoster Jewelry Pull: $20 for a mystery bracelet
- (Get yours early—there are only 300 pair!)
- Our handsome Tie Guys are wearing Glitter ties & selling raffle tickets
*Find the table near the ballroom to pay by credit card*
SURVIVOR guests receive (1) free ticket for a chance to win a beautiful jewelry set handmade by Itzel Krauss.
We’d like to honor your survivorship with a glitter ribbon—Crafted by Lonna Mikesell – Friend of The Victory Center.
Write the name of a loved one you’ve lost to cancer on a leaf and add it to this year’s Hope Tree.
16th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show Planning Committee
DeAnn Baker
Jess Martin
Dianne Barndt
Katie Maskey
Teresa Betts-Cobau
MaryAnn Mills
Judy Gorun
Kimberly Rosinski
Shannon Henegar
Cathy Schuster
Cathy Huguelet
Vicki Sedlak
Penny Kice
Katrina Trombley
Janet Kramer
Cheryl Walter
Raffle Ticket Sales – Tie Guys
Larry Baker & Jack Mewhort
Mike Beeler & Tom Olson
Aaron Burgin & Chris Reamsnyder
Greg Chevalier & Nicole Reamsnyder
Aaron Clark & Jeff Roesti
Brad Hughes & Greg Rostkowski
Paul Huguelet & Bob Thompson
Chuck Kistner & Tom Walter
Brett Loney & Brian Zientek
Timeless in Teal: VIPs
Welcome: Andrea Gwyn, FACHE President of Mercy Health-Perrysburg Hospital and Mercy Health-St. Anne Hospitals
Program Introduction: Dianne Barndt, Executive Director, The Victory Center
Featured Survivor Model: Jen Straley, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Survivor
Master of Ceremonies: Chrys Peterson, Cancer Awareness Advocate
Choreographer: Katie Maskey, Local Author Ferdinand with the Extra Toes
Featured Musician: Spencer Elfring
Music & DJ Services: Doug Kwiatkowski, Epic Homes Real Estate
In Kind Sponsors
• Atlas Bridal Shop – Gowns for Featured Survivor Model
• Bartz Viviano – Floral Centerpieces
• Blue Bird Salon – Hair styling services for Survivor Models
• Cathy Schuster – Graphic Design Services
• Cheryl Walter – Model Meet & Greet
• Dillard’s Fallen Timbers – Gift bags for Survivor Models
• Doug Kwiatkowski, Epic Homes Real Estate – DJ & Music Services
• The Flying Joe/Ohm Family – Volunteer Breakfasts, Coffee
• Hazelton – Hair styling & makeup services for Survivor Models
• J Foster Jewelers – Victory Sweepstakes & Jewelry Pull prizes
• Jerry Finfera – Event Photography
• Lonna Mikesell – Survivor Ribbons
• Katina Holland, Katina’s Collection – Survivor Raffle Prize
• Kurt Nielsen – Roaming Photography
• Brittany Magers, Mager Designs – Lobby & Ballroom Decór
• Markey’s Rental & Staging – Event Lighting & Audio Visual
• MaryAnn Mills – Ties for ‘Tie Guys’
• M Browz – Gift bags for Survivor Models
• Merle Norman – Makeup services for Survivor Models
• Metzgers – Printing Services
• Ohio Living Swan Creek – Lunch for Models & Volunteers
• Peggy Borell – Event Photography
• Ragazza Boutique – Glitter handbags & belt accessories
• ReMax Preferred – Booze Wagon
• Soto Signature Salon & Spa – Hair Styling & makeup services
for Survivor Models
• Starbucks at Westgate – Volunteer Coffee
• Uncle John’s – Volunteer Breakfasts
• Wings of Mercy – Free Medical Flights
• Katie Wagner, With Love Photography – Event Photography
• Zack & Team, Starbucks at Levis Commons – Volunteer Breakfasts, Coffee
2022 FASHION SHOW | FRIDAY, MARCH 4th
Thank you for another successful year!
Survivor & TVC Participant, Abbey Turner, walks in the finale at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Luncheon & Fashion Show 2022 Presented by Mercy Health
Over $90,000 raised thanks to the generosity of our community sponsors & support!
SAVE THE DATE: March 3, 2023 | Theme: TBD
2022 FASHION SHOW | FRIDAY, MARCH 4th
We’re back in person! For the first time since 2020, friends of The Victory Center will gather once again at Hilton Garden Inn on March 4, 2022.
Doors open at 10:30am
Ballroom seating begins at 11:30am
Gourmet lunch served at 12:00pm
Dress in your best ‘Timeless in Teal’ look and enter the ballroom in style. 10 local boutiques are slated to show off their best 2022 Spring fashions; Altas Bridal (and Blue by Atlas), Bowinkles, Chico’s Levis Commons, JJill, Kids Klothesline, Ragazza, Shimmery Belle, Sophia Lustig, and V Collection will be featured on the runway. Bid on a pair of real diamond earrings donated by Harold Jaffe Jewelers, drop your tickets in to win high-value raffle items, and sip our signature cocktail, Timeless Tea.
This event was voted Toledo’s Best Local Charity Event by Mature Living in 2020 and is the area’s premier style showcase.
Tickets available for purchase NOW. Call (419) 531-7600 to purchase for $75 apiece or a table of 10 for $750.
Check out this year’s Timeless in Teal slideshow here
Check out last year’s Stunning in Silver slideshow here
Presenting Sponsor
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Photography SponsorCenterpieces available for purchase $30 apiece!
Beginning at 10:30am | Social Hour:
Mix, mingle and peruse our wide array of specially themed raffle baskets:
- Raffle basket tickets: {6} for $10 or {10} for $15 (no limit)
- BIG TICKET Raffle tickets: $20 apiece (no limit)
- Don’t miss our NEW Harold Jaffe Jewelry Pull: $20 for a mystery pair of earrings
- (Get yours early—there are only 300 pair!)
- Our handsome Tie Guys are wearing teal ties & selling raffle tickets
*Find the table with the balloons to pay by credit card*
- Sip our Signature Cocktail: Timeless Tea (Blue Curacao, Malibu Rum, Pineapple Juice)
SURVIVOR guests receive (1) free ticket for a chance to win a beautiful TEAL jewelry set from Katina’s Collection
We’d like to honor your survivorship with a teal ribbon—Crafted by Karen Evans – Friend of The Victory Center
Timeless in Teal: VIPs
Welcome: Suketu Patel MD, Radiation Oncology, Mercy Health
Program Introduction: Dianne Barndt, Executive Director, The Victory Center
Featured Survivor Model: Susan Rostkowski, Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver
Master of Ceremonies: Chrys Peterson, Cancer Awareness Advocate
Choreographer: Katie Maskey, Local Author Ferdinand with the Extra Toes
Featured Vocalists: 6th Edition, Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Music & DJ Services: Doug Kwiatkowski, Epic Homes Real Estate
FEATURED BOUTIQUES AND STORES
Atlas Bridal Shop & Blue by Atlas
Bowinkles
Chico’s at Levis Commons
J Jill
Kids Klothesline
Ragazza
Shimmery Belle Boutique
Sophia Lustig Shop
V Collection
2021 FASHION SHOW-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH
Our thanks to everyone who supported Stunning in Silver, including our virtual guests, sponsors, in kind donors, volunteers and committee members. Your support allows The Victory Center to continue to provide FREE services and programs to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Click here to view the event program booklet
Check out this year’s slideshow here
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Survivor Model Sponsor
Fashion Accessory Sponsor
Fine Jewelry Sponsor
Watch It Live Sponsors
- Design Entertainment
- Elk Building Services
- Huntington Bank
- ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary
- Mona Qaimari, Realtor with Danberry
- Waterford Bank
- Wood County Hospital
In Kind Sponsors
- Dillard’s Franklin Park
- Doug Kwiatkowski
- J Foster Jewelers
- Katie Maskey
- Metzger’s
- Cathy Schuster Graphic Design
2020 LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
PRESENTED BY
Our thanks to everyone who supported Rockin’ in Ruby, including our guests, sponsors, in kind donors, volunteers and committee members. Your support allows The Victory Center to continue to provide FREE services and programs to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
If you would like to view the event program, click here.
Sponsors
In Kind Sponsors
Floral Sponsor
Photo Booth Sponsor
Survivor Model Sponsor
Evelyn V McPherson Foundation
Catwalk Sponsors
Table Sponsors
In Kind Sponsors
In Kind Sponsors
- Cathy Schuster Graphic Design
- Soto Signature Salon & Spa
- Studio K Coaching
- Veridian Ivy Images
2019 LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
Presented By
Many thanks to everyone who made the 12th annual Luncheon & Fashion Show-Fearless in Fuchsia a great success!! Over $60,000 was raised that will stay here in our community to provide FREE support programs and services for cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers.
In Kind Sponsors
Table Sponsors
2018 LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
Presented By
In Kind Sponsors
- The Evelyn McPherson Foundation
- Huntington National Bank
- ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary
- Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons
