2025 Fashion Show

February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
February 28 - February 28, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn

For Nearly 20 Years...

The Victory Center’s Luncheon & Fashion Show brings together over 500 influential people from Toledo and surrounding areas. The region’s premier style show features fashions from local boutiques and cancer survivor models. We’re aiming to make 2025 bigger and more exciting than ever to ensure we can continue offering life-changing services to those in need. 

Simply Sapphire Fashion Show

The 18th Annual Luncheon & Fashion show is Presented by Mercy Health

"Mercy Health cares for the entire well-being of those we serve: physically, emotionally and spiritually. We want to work with you and your loved ones to develop the best care plan for you."

Everyone looks stunning in their sapphire for our 2025 luncheon celebrating survivorship and honoring those lost to cancer.

Mature Living readers voted The Victory Center’s LFS Toledo’s Best Local Charity Event in 2020!

8 local boutiques are slated to showed off their best 2025 Spring fashions; Altas Bridal (and Blue by Atlas), Chico’s Levis Commons, Dillard’s Fallen Timbers (Men & Women), JJill, Kids Klothesline, Ragazza, and Sophia Lustig featured chic, cozy, and cute clothes on the runway.

Notable models include: Dr. Anita Antoniolli, Dan Cummins (WTOL), Dr. Shali Desai, Dr. Kara Hertzfeld, Kalie Marantette (WTOL), Claire Mitchell (13abc), Dr. Nicholas Shamma, Mona Shousher (Featured Survivor Speaker), James Starks (13abc).

Event Itinerary

10:30AM: Doors Open
12:00PM: Lunch
12:30PM: Mona Shousher - Feat. Survivor Speaker
12:45PM-2:00PM: Fashion Show

Entree Selections

Pan Seared Salmon - In a Honey Garlic Sauce
Cavatappi Pasta Primavera (vegetarian) - Tossed in an Herb & Oil Sauce
Sirloin Steak in Beef Demi-Glace - Gluten Free Option: Served without Sauce

OVER $106,000 RAISED! 

Woman proudly holds "I am a survivor" sign at an indoor event.
Mercy Health

Thank You to Our Outstanding Sponsors!

Two women talking; one in a white jacket, the other in a sparkly silver outfit.
A group of women posed indoors in colorful outfits, with string lights above.
Two elderly women smiling, embracing at an event.
Four women smiling at an indoor event, wearing name tags and sparkly outfits.
Three women in evening gowns stand smiling in front of a Mercy Health backdrop.
Group of seven women smiling at a dining table with food and drinks.
Three women smiling in front of a gold sequin backdrop, wearing colorful jackets.
Two women smiling, one in a silver suit, the other in a black gown, standing before a gold curtain.
Family posing at an event; two adults and two children in formal attire.
Two children in colorful outfits and sunglasses against a shimmering golden backdrop.
Woman in a black dress speaking at a podium.
Model smiling on runway, holding shopping bag, wearing casual outfit.
Blonde woman in pink checkered blazer, white pants, holding a handbag on a runway.
Senior woman models on a runway, wearing light blue and white clothes with a colorful scarf.
Fashion show with model in a gray suit and white pants on a catwalk, audience seated.
Two women posing confidently on a fashion runway.
Three women on stage smiling, holding shopping bags.
Man on stage showing off red socks to audience.
Man in casual attire on stage, woman in white clapping, dark backdrop.
Model in turquoise dress on runway in elegant event setting.
Young girl on stage with a doll. Woman clapping in the background.
Child smiling on runway, holding basket of colorful eggs, wearing floral dress and bow.
Young girl on runway, smiling, in colorful skirt and white top, with flowers in hair.
Young girl in pink hat and dress walks on a runway, smiling with arms raised.
Two children with sock puppets perform on stage.
Young girl in pink and sparkly outfit walks on runway, smiling.
Man holding a baby with a bow, both gazing forward, indoors.
Model in a green gown walking confidently on a fashion runway.
Model in a sparkling gown walks runway, others watch; chandelier overhead.
Woman in a black gown on a runway, smiling.
Man adjusts another man's tie in a formal setting.
Five men in suits smiling, posing indoors.
Senior woman in patterned dress on a runway, with audience seated nearby.
Two women high-fiving on a runway, wearing elegant blue and pink dresses.
Woman in purple velvet dress on stage, two women in sparkly dresses behind her.
Model in red jumpsuit walks on runway, audience watches.

If you have cancer, are a survivor, or are caring for someone with cancer, contact us or stop by any of our locations.

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