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Registration and sponsorships are available for the Lee Health Cancer Institute Fashion Show and Luncheon to be held March 11, 2025, at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers.

“This wonderful event has many elements to make it empowering for cancer patients, survivors and our community,” said Tammy Zinn, Lee Health’s director of clinical support services for Lee Health Cancer Institute. “The bright fashion, modeled by cancer survivors and supporters, the awards that recognize caring people who are compassionate about cancer care and the opportunity to support expansion of services with financial support.”

At the annual event, Lee Health Cancer Institute will also recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to cancer care in Southwest Florida, offering unwavering support to individuals undergoing cancer treatments. Nominations are due by March 4. Awards include:

• Angel Award, for a non-family member supporting cancer patients through treatment.

• Guardian Award, recognizing a family member supporting a cancer patient through treatment.

• Phoenix Award, recognizing a community member who has reshaped cancer care in the community through education or development of new resources.

• Big Heart Award, recognizing cancer survivors who have given back to the community.

Available sponsorships for the fashion show include Title Sponsor for $10,000, High Reception Sponsor for $5,000, Shop ‘Til You Drop Sponsor and Centerpiece Sponsor for $2,000. All sponsorships support cancer care expansion in the community with the added benefit of recognition and event tickets.

Individual tickets are $75. Attendees can bid on dozens of silent auction baskets that include gift certificates, cruises, food and wine, electronics, rounds of golf, hotel stays, spa treatments, fashion accessories, jewelry, chocolate and more.

The lively fashion show will feature contemporary and stylish apparel modeled by residents and provided by Razzle Dazzle of Cape Coral, House of Wu of Fort Myers, Dillard’s Edison Mall, Fort Myers and Chico’s at Daniels Marketplace in Fort Myers.

To register for or sponsor the event, or to nominate a cancer hero, visit LeeHealthFoundation.org/FashionForCancer.

About Lee Health Foundation

Lee Health Foundation raises philanthropic dollars on behalf of Lee Health to establish, expand and enhance innovative, lifesaving and preventative programs. The Foundation provides financial support for all five Lee Health hospitals including Golisano Children’s Hospital as well as many service areas including Lee Health Cancer Institute, Lee Health Coconut Point, The Rehabilitation Hospital, Lee Health Heart Institute, Community Health Clinics and Golisano Children’s Health Center in Naples. Over the last year, the Foundation has distributed more than $27 million to support Lee Health’s mission. Please visit LeeHealthFoundation.org or call 239-343-6950 for more information about the role of Lee Health philanthropy in Southwest Florida.