Runway of Resilience

– Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit charitable organization that uses creative arts programming to provide social and emotional support to individuals touched by cancer, announced today that it will host a Runway of Resilience Fashion Show on Sunday, September 29, at Salvage One, 1840 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago. Just two weeks before the first official Chicago Fashion Week, the runway at this unique event will become a symbol of strength and courage as Inspirations, people who have been touched by cancer, will model stunning fashion pieces. The fashion designers have poured their experiences, emotions, and creativity into each piece, reflecting the diverse stories of those impacted by cancer. These designs will be worn proudly by models who have faced their own journeys with cancer, showcasing strength, resilience and hope.

“Over the last 12 years, artists that have been part of our Brushes With Cancer program have used different mediums of art to reflect an Inspiration’s personal journey with cancer. This has included paintings, mixed media, sculptures, poetry, music, and fashion,” said Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Twist Out Cancer. “Along with our Twistshops and Twist Hearts programs, the Runway of Resilience is another way that Twist Out Cancer continues to evolve and find new ways to utilize creative arts programming to give our Inspirations a chance to share, connect, and heal.”