Over the course of two years, twenty-four brave women have courageously "strutted" down the Runway. After each woman walked down the aisle, they created a larger stage for all of the other heroes among us who are survivors themselves or are the legacies of women who lost their battles to Breast Cancer. I am honored to list the names of these women below, and I hope that many others will follow their lead in the years to come.
Past Runway for Recovery Models
2009
Joyce Brinner in French Lessons
A Survivor since 1988, 2009
Susan Sennott in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2000
Kim Piculell in French Lessons & Coco Tay
A Survivor since 2005 Celebrating her mom, a survivor since 2008
Caryn Fine Sullivan in Coco Tay & Kyle Sullivan in Fritz & Gigi
A Survivor since 2004, walking with her son
Elizabeth Hetzler in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her mom, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
SarahFrances Hetzler in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Betsy Hetzler, a survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
Martha Dietz in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Kathy Dietz, a survivor since 2004
Sarah Hulme Dignan in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Marty Dignan, a survivor since 1984
Kathy Wies Dietz in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2004
Marty Wies Dignan in Chrislee
A Survivor since 1984
Nina Sennott in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Susan Sennott, a survivor since 2000
John Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Caitlin MacMillen in Coco Tay
Walking in memory of her aunt, Candace Williams MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001)
James Peter Ward in Fritz & Gigi
Celebrating his grandmother, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Jane Renear McGrath in French Lessons
A Survivor since August 2009
Melanie Howe in French Lessons
Walking in memory of her mom, Lucile Howe (1989)
Marie Foley in French Lessons
A Survivor since 2008
Citty Foley in French Lessons
A Survivor since 2008
Karen Ford in French Lessons
A Survivor since 2006
Heather Dignan Bridges in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Marty Dignan, a survivor since 1984
Helen Anderson in Chrislee
Walking in memory of her mom, Frances Brooke Anderson (1973)
Nancy Schroeder in Chrislee
A Survivor since January 2009 & Celebrating her friends, Celeste Reynolds and Fay Smalley, survivors since 2008
Barrett Anthony Takesian in Blue Dry Goods
Walking in celebration of his grandmother, Tina Hinckley, a survivor since 2008
Melanie Smith in French Lessons
A Survivor, currently in her third month of chemotherapy
Matt Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Nell Achtmeyer in Coco Tay
Walking in memory of her mom, Candace Williams MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001)
A heartfelt thank you to
Blue Dry Goods
Chrislee
Coco Tay
Fritz & Gigi
French Lessons
Gabriela Herman
Suzanne B. Lowell
Elizabeth Moon
Roffi Salon
Viola
2008
Marty Ragones
survivor remission since 2000
SarahFrances Hetzler Mcbrian
celebrating Betsy Hetzler & walking in memory of Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
Elizabeth Pierce Hetzler
survivor remission since 2001 & walking in memory of Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
Martha Alden Dietz
celebrating Kathy Dietz & celebrating Martha Wies Dignan & Pam Dietz
Kathy Wies Dietz
survivor remission since 2004 & celebrating Martha Wies Dignan & Pam Dietz
Leigh Taylor
Remembering Tina Taylor (1993) & celebrating Julie Taylor, Drusue Taylor and Marjorie Taylor
Nina Samara Sennott
celebrating Susan Sennott & celebrating Mary Frances Cuneo
Susan Jane Sennott
survivor remission since 2000 & celebrating Mary Frances Cuneo & Ann Marie DeChristofaro
Kim Piculell
Survivor
Caitlin MacMillen
walking in memory of Candace MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001)
2009
Joyce Brinner in French Lessons
A Survivor since 1988, 2009
Susan Sennott in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2000
Kim Piculell in French Lessons & Coco Tay
A Survivor since 2005 Celebrating her mom, a survivor since 2008
Caryn Fine Sullivan in Coco Tay & Kyle Sullivan in Fritz & Gigi
A Survivor since 2004, walking with her son
Elizabeth Hetzler in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her mom, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
SarahFrances Hetzler in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Betsy Hetzler, a survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
Martha Dietz in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Kathy Dietz, a survivor since 2004
Sarah Hulme Dignan in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Marty Dignan, a survivor since 1984
Kathy Wies Dietz in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2004
Marty Wies Dignan in Chrislee
A Survivor since 1984
Nina Sennott in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Susan Sennott, a survivor since 2000
John Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Caitlin MacMillen in Coco Tay
Walking in memory of her aunt, Candace Williams MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001)
James Peter Ward in Fritz & Gigi
Celebrating his grandmother, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Jane Renear McGrath in French Lessons
A Survivor since August 2009
Melanie Howe in French Lessons
Walking in memory of her mom, Lucile Howe (1989)
Marie Foley in French Lessons
A Survivor since 2008
Citty Foley in French Lessons
A Survivor since 2008
Karen Ford in French Lessons
A Survivor since 2006
Heather Dignan Bridges in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Marty Dignan, a survivor since 1984
Helen Anderson in Chrislee
Walking in memory of her mom, Frances Brooke Anderson (1973)
Nancy Schroeder in Chrislee
A Survivor since January 2009 & Celebrating her friends, Celeste Reynolds and Fay Smalley, survivors since 2008
Barrett Anthony Takesian in Blue Dry Goods
Walking in celebration of his grandmother, Tina Hinckley, a survivor since 2008
Melanie Smith in French Lessons
A Survivor, currently in her third month of chemotherapy
Matt Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Nell Achtmeyer in Coco Tay
Walking in memory of her mom, Candace Williams MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001)
A heartfelt thank you to
Blue Dry Goods
Chrislee
Coco Tay
Fritz & Gigi
French Lessons
Gabriela Herman
Suzanne B. Lowell
Elizabeth Moon
Roffi Salon
Viola
2008
Marty Ragones
survivor remission since 2000
SarahFrances Hetzler Mcbrian
celebrating Betsy Hetzler & walking in memory of Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
Elizabeth Pierce Hetzler
survivor remission since 2001 & walking in memory of Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
Martha Alden Dietz
celebrating Kathy Dietz & celebrating Martha Wies Dignan & Pam Dietz
Kathy Wies Dietz
survivor remission since 2004 & celebrating Martha Wies Dignan & Pam Dietz
Leigh Taylor
Remembering Tina Taylor (1993) & celebrating Julie Taylor, Drusue Taylor and Marjorie Taylor
Nina Samara Sennott
celebrating Susan Sennott & celebrating Mary Frances Cuneo
Susan Jane Sennott
survivor remission since 2000 & celebrating Mary Frances Cuneo & Ann Marie DeChristofaro
Kim Piculell
Survivor
Caitlin MacMillen
walking in memory of Candace MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001)
Runway for Recovery Models 2010
Melanie Smith in French Lessons
A Survivor since August, 2010
My Doan in Chrislee
A Survivor since July 16, 2010
Joyce Brinner in French Lessons
A Survivor since 1988, 2009
Marie Foley in Potpourri
A Survivor since 2008
Marty Ragones in Sara Campbell
A Survivor since 2008
Karen Ford in French Lessons & Sara Campbell
A Survivor since 2006
Maryanne Muller in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2005
Elizabeth Hetzler in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her mom, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
SarahFrances Hetzler McBrian in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Betsy Hetzler, a survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
William McBrian in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating her mom, Betsy Hetzler, a survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
Sabrina Reming in Potpourri
A Survivor since 1992 & 2007
Olivia Reming in French Lessons & Cocotay
Celebrating her mom, Sabrina Reming, a survivor since 1992 & 2007
Courtney Blackwell in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Marjorie G. Blackwell, a survivor since 2009
Marjorie G. Blackwell in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2009
Kathryn Bailis Phillips in Cocotay
Currently in her tenth month of treatment & Walking in memory of Susan Bailis (2000)
Savannah Bailis Phillips in Fritz & Gigi
Celebrating her mom, Kathryn Phillips, currently in her tenth month of treatment & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Susan Bailis (2000)
John Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
James Peter Ward in Fritz & Gigi
Celebrating his grandmother, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Rena Hedeman in French Lessons & Sara Campbell
Celebrating her mom, Irene Blagden, a survivor since 2009 & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Martha Blagden (1996)
James Fochs Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Matt Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Tysie Sawyer in Chrislee
Celebrating her grandmother, City Foley, a survivor since 2008 & Celebrating her aunt, Marie Foley, a survivor since 2007
Meltia Sawyer in Chrislee
Celebrating her grandmother, City Foley, a survivor since 2008 & Celebrating her aunt, Marie Foley, a survivor since 2007
Erik Lien in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Kathie Lien, a survivor since 2007
Caitlin MacMillen in Cocotay
Walking in memory of her aunt, Candace Williams MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001)
Beth Lubrano Dwyer in Potpourri
Walking in memory of her mom, Jean Hambleton Lubrano (1998)
Stacy Lamson in Potpourri
Walking in memory of her mom, Jean Hambleton Lubrano (1998)
Kathryn Robinson in Potpourri
Walking in memory of her mom, Jean Hambleton Lubrano (1998)
Jenny Clayton in Potpourri
Walking in memory of her mom, Jean Hambleton Lubrano (1998)
Andrew Leavitt in Blue Dry Goods
Walking in memory of his mom, Ellen Leavitt (2004)
Sarah Moss Cohane in French Lessons & Cocotay
Walking in memory of her mother, Laurie Watson Moss (1999)
Dana Friedman in Sara Campbell & Cocotay
Walking in memory of her mom, Joyce L. Friedman (2009)
Richard Buckles in Blue Dry Goods
Walking in memory of his sister, Rita Avocadi (July, 2010)
Melanie Smith in French Lessons
A Survivor since August, 2010
My Doan in Chrislee
A Survivor since July 16, 2010
Joyce Brinner in French Lessons
A Survivor since 1988, 2009
Marie Foley in Potpourri
A Survivor since 2008
Marty Ragones in Sara Campbell
A Survivor since 2008
Karen Ford in French Lessons & Sara Campbell
A Survivor since 2006
Maryanne Muller in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2005
Elizabeth Hetzler in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her mom, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
SarahFrances Hetzler McBrian in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Betsy Hetzler, a survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
William McBrian in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating her mom, Betsy Hetzler, a survivor since 2001 & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Sarah Littell Hetzler (1990)
Sabrina Reming in Potpourri
A Survivor since 1992 & 2007
Olivia Reming in French Lessons & Cocotay
Celebrating her mom, Sabrina Reming, a survivor since 1992 & 2007
Courtney Blackwell in Chrislee
Celebrating her mom, Marjorie G. Blackwell, a survivor since 2009
Marjorie G. Blackwell in Chrislee
A Survivor since 2009
Kathryn Bailis Phillips in Cocotay
Currently in her tenth month of treatment & Walking in memory of Susan Bailis (2000)
Savannah Bailis Phillips in Fritz & Gigi
Celebrating her mom, Kathryn Phillips, currently in her tenth month of treatment & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Susan Bailis (2000)
John Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
James Peter Ward in Fritz & Gigi
Celebrating his grandmother, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Rena Hedeman in French Lessons & Sara Campbell
Celebrating her mom, Irene Blagden, a survivor since 2009 & Walking in memory of her grandmother, Martha Blagden (1996)
James Fochs Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Matt Ward in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Lorraine Ward, a survivor since 2007
Tysie Sawyer in Chrislee
Celebrating her grandmother, City Foley, a survivor since 2008 & Celebrating her aunt, Marie Foley, a survivor since 2007
Meltia Sawyer in Chrislee
Celebrating her grandmother, City Foley, a survivor since 2008 & Celebrating her aunt, Marie Foley, a survivor since 2007
Erik Lien in Blue Dry Goods
Celebrating his mom, Kathie Lien, a survivor since 2007
Caitlin MacMillen in Cocotay
Walking in memory of her aunt, Candace Williams MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001)
Beth Lubrano Dwyer in Potpourri
Walking in memory of her mom, Jean Hambleton Lubrano (1998)
Stacy Lamson in Potpourri
Walking in memory of her mom, Jean Hambleton Lubrano (1998)
Kathryn Robinson in Potpourri
Walking in memory of her mom, Jean Hambleton Lubrano (1998)
Jenny Clayton in Potpourri
Walking in memory of her mom, Jean Hambleton Lubrano (1998)
Andrew Leavitt in Blue Dry Goods
Walking in memory of his mom, Ellen Leavitt (2004)
Sarah Moss Cohane in French Lessons & Cocotay
Walking in memory of her mother, Laurie Watson Moss (1999)
Dana Friedman in Sara Campbell & Cocotay
Walking in memory of her mom, Joyce L. Friedman (2009)
Richard Buckles in Blue Dry Goods
Walking in memory of his sister, Rita Avocadi (July, 2010)
