Rochester Business Journal Staff//June 3, 2022//

Rochester Business Journal Staff//June 3, 2022//

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Embrace Your Sisters

May 1, 2022 – Embrace Your Sisters raised $50,000 at their 15th annual Tea at Two Fashion Show fundraiser. The nonprofit organization assists breast cancer patients with short-term emergency financial support in 13 counties across New York State. EYS helps breast cancer patients in Allegany, Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, and Yates counties. The fashion show included models who were breast cancer survivors.

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The Embrace Your Sisters board at the Tea at Two Fashion Show Fundraiser event. The all-volunteer board is made up of women who have had their own battles with breast cancer.

Many models are breast cancer survivors who told their stories as they walked the runway.

Staff and Owners from Chandeliers, Maurices, Chicos, and Blue Door Boutique who dressed and accessorized models at the event. Hair and make-up were provided by Salon Cystallia, Icon Spa and Salon on the Shore.

EYS vice president Megan Freida and WBEE’s Billy Kidd, event emcee, address the crowd during the event.

EYS model Christine Brush in a beach outfit.

Morgan Smithling sports a fresh white spring jacket.

EYS model Amber Foster shows off a cute jumpsuit.

EYS model Pina Formicola looks beautiful in a pink dress.

Sara Daley, another model at the event, displays a pop of color with a stunning turquoise necklace.

Lisa Oyer, EYS model and breast cancer survivor, walks the runway with confidence and panache.

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