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On the Runway, Celebrating Survivors: Meet Denise Schimenti and Support Ann's Place on April 27 at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Ann’s Place is thrilled to bring back its spring fashion show, On the Runway - Celebrating Survivors on April 27 at The Ridgefield Playhouse. The event is hosted by the hilarious, Christine O'Leary. 
 
Now in its 6th year, the 2022 models will be wearing spring and summer fashions expertly curated by Audrey Road, located on Bailey Ave in Ridgefield. Tickets to the show are $25. Purchase tickets HERE.
 
*With your donation, you are celebrating our models who are all at different phases of their cancer journey. You are saying you want to be sure no one has to face their terrible illness alone. Thank you for helping us all to celebrate every day and every moment of life.
 
Here on HamletHub, we are excited to introduce our readers to these courageous and local models.

Meet Ridgefield resident Denise Schimenti

I first participated in the Ann's Place Fashion Show in 2019 and it was a truly amazing experience. I had completed my last round of chemotherapy treatment for Stage 2 breast cancer just 4 weeks before I took to the stage. I had come out the other side of my cancer fight - I was tired and bruised, but I was not defeated - and this show was a perfect way to celebrate my victory.

That evening I was also lucky enough to walk the show with my two daughters, just 7 and 9 at the time. As a family we had been through so much that year, and it was so beautiful for 2 of my children to be a part of this night (while my 5 year old watched from the audience). The fashion show was truly such a special experience - a beautiful way to move on from my diagnosis and my treatments into the next stage of recovery. That night I felt so lucky to participate, to be celebrated, and to be a survivor.

This year I am proud to walk again as I celebrate 2 years of being a cancer survivor. I walk this year in honor of where I have been, in celebration of where I am now, and in support of all of my fellow warriors - wherever they may be in their fight.

I also walk in support of Ann's Place, an organization which provides help and hope to those living with cancer and their families. Ann's Place relies on the generosity of donors like you to deliver wellness programs, comfort, and support at absolutely no cost. 

Please join me in supporting this year's fashion show and this amazing organization by making a donation through my page to Ann's Place. 

Thank you for your continued love and prayers. And thank you for your support of Ann's Place.

And local friends, we'd love to see you at the show!

Visit Denise's fundraising page and support this courageous model and Ann's Place HERE.

For more event information or to purchase tickets please visit the Event Page

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