COLOURS OF SICKLE CELL COMBINES RUNWAY FASHION AND RAISING AWARENESS FOR A CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Staff Writer
2011-11-21
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Model and Actress Jamairais Malone, who shined this past summer in the Arena Stage's production of RUINED merges her love of fashion and connection with Sickle Cell to produce her first ever fashion event. This red carpet extravaganza includes a captivating live vocal performance by Crystal Ki, a blind Sickle Cell patient; a cocktail reception; and an informational session featuring experts in the field. The fashion show begins promptly at 8:00PM featuring the latest fashion trends from Heydari Designs, Studio D'Maxsi, Red Hue Boutique and Tim Bradley
Several national and community organizations have pledged their support for this event, including the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) and Howard University’s Center for Sickle Cell. This benefit will help to empower patients, ignite conversations among supporters and communities about Sickle Cell and provide the best resources for patients and parents to seek out treatment options.
Colours of Sickle Cell" is sponsored in part by Graduate School USA, CSC, DeShield Enterprises, LLC, Cole Stevens, Marcella Ellis, Nubian Heritage, Carol's Daughter and Vita Coco.
Fashion Designer Korto Momolu and Radio/TV Personalities Guy Lambert (WPGC), Renee Nash (WHUR), Anji Corley (HSN), April Watts (Magic 95.9) to Serve as Hosts