JACKSON, Tenn. — A local event is painting a Hub City event center pink for a good cause.

Production Coordinator Mary Billingsley says this year’s fundraiser will help local residents affected by breast cancer. She also shares that this year they featured youth ambassadors who helped raise funds throughout the community.

“So it all supports the mission of the American Cancer Society to fight breast cancer and help those currently affected by breast cancer in the local Jackson community. The money is community based and goes directly back into the community to those fighting breast cancer right here in West Tennessee, in the Jackson area,” Billingsley said.

“Teaches young children about fundraising and activism and how to get involved in causes they care about. Many of these children unfortunately have someone in their family who is experiencing cancer – it has affected them. So seeing young people parade on the catwalks because they are our future. It was great to have them,” Billingsley said.

This fashion show features models from local boutiques as well as cancer survivors. A breast cancer survivor says it’s her first year and she’s grateful to be walking for a good cause.

“It means a lot to me and other people to be able to perform this mammogram. It’s not just for women, if there are men who have a problem then go get tested. This is very important. It was my first mammogram. I was diagnosed last October,” said Runway For A Cure model Ginger Austin.

For others, it’s an opportunity to represent their lost loved ones.

“I would like to raise awareness of this because my daughter died 4 years ago and she battled breast cancer for four years. So any time I can help and do my part to support that, any type of cancer, I’m excited. I’m ready for this,” said supporter Carla Crutchfield.

One volunteer shares that this is his second year helping and it means more than just lending a hand.

“My uncle is a two-time cancer survivor and I am passionate about healing people and working on their healing journey as a person,” said volunteer Jeremyah McGill.

This year’s goal was to donate $100,000 to the American Cancer Society. Guests could make a difference Thursday night by donating throughout the evening or purchasing from vendors.

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