Fashion Show Raises $175K For Children's Hospice In Anne Arundel County

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.