Fashion meets compassion at the inaugural Runway of Hope, a happy hour–style fashion show benefiting Team Tony Cancer Foundation, set to take place on Saturday, November 1^st from 4:00 to 5:30pm at Sarasota Dance Center.

This stylish and spirited evening will feature local cancer survivors, caregivers, and community champions modeling looks from Darci’s Boutique—all to support Team Tony’s mission of providing free peer-to-peer support and resources to individuals impacted by cancer on Florida’s Suncoast.

“We’re so excited to bring the community together for an event that’s fun, uplifting, and deeply meaningful,” said Kelly Deam, Executive Director of Team Tony. “Runway of Hope celebrates resilience and gives us all a way to stand in support of those navigating the cancer journey.”

Guests will enjoy:

• A runway show featuring real-life cancer fighters and survivors, as well as local influencers
• Complimentary champagne and sweet and savory lite bites provided by Advocate Radiation Oncology, Inspired Living Lakewood Ranch and Inspired Living Hidden Lakes
• Live entertainment
• A chance to support Team Tony through raffles, donations, and community engagement

Proceeds from “Runway of Hope” will help fund Team Tony Cancer Foundation’s free peer-to-peer mentor program, financial resources, and wellness programming for cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers.

Tickets are available at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/RunwayofHope

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Allison Adams, Development Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected] or 941-227-4404.

About Team Tony Cancer Foundation

A 22-year brain cancer survivor and an avid cyclist, Tony McEachern’s vision of creating a peer-to-peer cancer support foundation became a reality in 2010 when the Team Tony Cancer Foundation officially launched. Located in Sarasota, Fla., the nonprofit’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer cancer support and resources to cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers in our community. To date in 2025, the Team Tony Cancer Foundation has already provided more than $38,000 in gas cards, flights, co-pay assistance, prescription assistance and other items related to the diagnosis of cancer for fighters in Florida’s Suncoast area. To learn more about Team Tony, visit www.TeamTony.org.