Fashion for a Cure explained

Fashion for a cure is a charity that aims to raise awareness of breast cancer, and to raise funds to research the cure or prevention of breast cancer.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

The organization encourages local groups to host fashion shows where all the models are cancer survivors.^[1] JaQuitta Williams, a newscaster in Atlanta, appeared at a Fashion for a cure event and sang the Destiny's Child song "Survivor" after taking an 18-month leave of absence to beat her own cancer.

References

1. News: Keri carried along Cancers 4 a Cause . . 2010-07-22 . 2011-10-15 . CBS Atlanta anchor JaQuitta Williams strode to the stage as a presenter while belting out Destiny's Child’s “Survivor” as aptly as any singer there. The former WSB-TV reporter returned to the air earlier this month from an 18-month hiatus after beating breast cancer. . Shannon Barbour . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20121009012101/http://clatl.com/cribnotes/archives/2010/07/22/keri-carried-along-cancers-4-a-cause . 2012-10-09.
2. News: Clothes Encounters. The Post and Courier. 2003-09-23. Fashion for a cure: The Charleson Cosmetology Association and the American Cancer Society are joining forces for a fashion show and dinner Oct. 11. The event will honor cancer survivors, and funds raised will benefit the American Cancer Society..
3. News: Fashion for a Cure. Cosmopolitan magazine.
4. News: Fashion show raises $90,000 for Cancer Care at St. Clare's . https://archive.today/20130120064002/http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20111008/NJNEWS/310080006/Fashion-show-raises-90-000-for-Cancer-Care-at-St-Clare-s . dead . 2013-01-20 . . 2011-10-08 . 2011-10-15 .
5. News: Local women model courage in cancer survivor fashion show. Pioneer Local. Laura Amann. 2011-02-10. 2011-10-15. This year they're throwing a little fashion into the mix and hosting their first Cancer Survivor Fashion Show Benefit: Celebrating the Beauty of Life at the Hinsdale Community House.