2018 SPRING FASHION SOIRÉE VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND EVENT DETAILS

THE VISION & MISSION

Runway to Hope’s mission is to provide direct support and aid to children and their families impacted by pediatric cancer in the Greater Central Florida area. Mark and Josie NeJame founded Runway to Hope in 2010. They envisioned a charity that would keep funding focused to local families as well as devoting resources to innovative programs and initiatives to the Central Florida pediatric cancer community through partnerships with Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children, and Nemours Children’s Hospital.

Through the Runway to Hope Family Assistance Program, direct aid is provided to families who are in desperate need of financial support. Runway to Hope covers expenses such as gas and groceries, water, electricity, mortgage and rent, car payments, and sadly, at times, funeral and end-of-life expenses.

Our beloved event has been named “Best Charity Event” a combined total of thir-teen times in its seven year existence by the Orlando Business Journal, Orlando Mag-azine, and Orlando Style. Runway to Hope has received recognition from the Central Florida’s Association Fundraising Professionals on National Philanthropy Day in the categories of Excellence in Fundraising by a Non-Profit Organization (2014), “Outstanding Philanthropists” honoring Mark and Josie NeJame (2014), and the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Creating Change Honoree (2017).

RUNWAY TO HOPE’S SPRING FASHION SOIRÉE

The Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree is the organization’s signature fundraising event of the year! The highlight of the evening is an inspiring and heartwarming fashion show featuring more than 150 incredible and brave children, all of whom are currently battling or have

overcome their pediatric cancer. Modeling much more than clothing, these inspiring children walk the runway hand-in-hand with one of our national and local celebrity escorts. The models who take the stage are all between the ages of 2 to 18. It is an incredible experience to watch all of these kids show off their strength and unwavering spirits as they strut and smile down the runway! The Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree is a celebration of these children and their incomparable courage.

The annual Spring Fashion Soiree is also a true testament to the support and passion the Central Florida community

has shown towards this inspiring cause. Since Runway to Hope’s inception in 2010, the Soiree has soared in attendance as well as the amount of dollars raised. In May 2017, the event hosted approximately 2,300 guests and an outstanding amount of $1.2 million was pledged during this single, spectacular evening! Approximately $6.5 million has been raised by Runway to Hope over the course of its eight year existence. As one of the most highly anticipated evenings of the year, the Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree takes place at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, one of our most valued corporate sponsors.

WHEN & WHERE: May 19, 2018

Rosen Shingle Creek

9939 Universal Boulevard

Orlando, FL 32819

OUR HOSPITAL PROMISE

The funds raised by Runway to Hope’s Spring Fashion Soiree benefit the pediatric oncology programs at our

three local children’s hospitals as well as the Runway to Hope’s Family Assistance Program.

ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN:

Runway to Hope’s contribution supported Central Florida’s first ever comprehensive Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program, which is comprised of a team that provides the full range of medical and emotional support specific to pediatric brain tumor patients during and after their treatment. Runway to Hope has completed their $1 million pledge to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and will be continuing their support by pledging an additional $500,000. Runway to Hope’s most recent pledge began in 2017 and funds the hospital’s Pediatric Palliative Care Program, which provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to children and their families who are suffering from Pediatric Cancer.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN: Runway to Hope’s initial $1 million pledge has funded the Pediatric Palliative Care Program at Florida Hospital for Children. This program provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to children and their families who are suffering from a Pediatric Cancer diagnosis. In 2017, Runway to Hope completed their $1 million pledge and has started a new promise to the hospital of $500,000. This new pledge will fund a portion of the oncology floor renovation. The new floor will grow to include 12 large patient rooms, a family lounge, and a play room for patients. This renovation of the hospital wing will provide much needed comfort

and top of line equipment to serve the families living and battling pediatric cancer in this unit.

NEMOURS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL:

Runway to Hope funds two areas at Nemours Children’s Hospital. The first is its Community Children’s Oncology Program, which is a database that improves access to leading-edge therapies, research, and resources for pediatric cancer patients throughout Northern and Central Florida. Additionally, Runway to Hope funds the Pediatric Interventional Radiology Program, which serves cancer patients directly by utilizing rare and advanced imaging technologies for localized treatment. In 2019, Runway to Hope will continue our pledge with Nemours by purchasing new equipment and training for Microwave Ablation. This new technology is for treatments against soft tissue tumors. This will reduce the side effects on the children and will offer the opportunity to have potentially life-saving care. Runway to Hope will also fund a Survivorship Program, which will provide access to information on how certain patients are treated and how cancers react to physicians between all three Central Florida children’s hospitals. By sharing this information

and collaborating, doctors can better treat all of the children impacted by pediatric cancer.

FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

In addition to the combined $4.3 million pledge to our children’s hospitals, Runway to Hope provides desperately needed direct financial assistance to children and their families affected by childhood cancer. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the entire family is put to the test and faces incomprehensible, life-altering situations. Families of childhood cancer patients often experience a dramatic decrease in income when caring for their children. Often times one parent has to quit work to become a full time caregiver for their child. Their entire schedule is often quickly devoted to being bedside in a hospital setting or dedicating all of their time and resources to their child’s care. Added to this, is the additional stress and inability to afford

the bills and expenses related to medical treatment which can be very overwhelming.

The contributions made to Runway to Hope assist with many necessities including: transportation to and from the child’s life-saving treatments, mortgage and rent payments, car payments and repairs, as well as frequent requests to maintain the essentials in a home such as electricity and water. Tragically, as aforementioned, end of life and funeral costs are sometimes a reality for these families who have been both emotionally and financially devastated. The needs are endless and solely funded by philanthropy. Childhood cancer is not a battle these families can or should fight alone.

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES

All volunteers are expected to arrive at Rosen Shingle Creek promptly at their designated time. Please visit

www.runwaytohope.org to submit your volunteer sign-up form as well as a copy of your photo identification.

CHECK-IN VOLUNTEERS: 30 Volunteers: Arrive at 4:00pm

•Volunteers will be stationed at the check-in locations equipped with guest names and table assignments. Upon guest arrival,

volunteers will assist them with any questions they may have as well as be prepared to share their ticketing and/or seating

information with them.

•A small group from this volunteer section will scan tickets for guest entry into the pre-function area.

•There will also be volunteers from this group stationed as floaters throughout the ballroom and pre-function area to help

direct guests and assist with any questions that arise from guests.

•All check-in volunteers will encourage guests to register with Qtego. This is the auction bidding service used for our Spring

Fashion Soirée. There will be a brief training session on how to register guests prior to guest arrival.

AUCTION VOLUNTEERS: 20 Volunteers: Arrive at 4:00pm •Volunteers will meet with Qtego Representatives in order to explain frequently asked questions in regard to this auction

bidding service. This will allow all of the volunteers in this group to answer the majority of the questions the guests may pose.

•Volunteers will be stationed throughout the silent auction tables in front of the ballroom. The volunteers will be responsibile

for watching over the silent auction items as well as encouraging guests to register, if they have not already, and most

importantly bid on items.

•Once the silent auction closes for bidding, these volunteers will assist in the breakdown of the auction items, which includes

the following: moving all items swiftly and efficiently from the silent auction table to the guest check-out clearing the

decorations off of the tables, and directing guests to the auction check-out location.

•Once the breakdown of the silent auction area is complete, the volunteers will assist the Qtego Staff with the distribution of

the auction items to the winners.

CHILDREN & FAMILY VOLUNTEERS: 100 Volunteers: Arrive at 4:00pm

(Nurses, Social Workers, and Hospital Personnel Only)

•Children will arrive in increments beginning at 5:30pm. Children and family volunteers will arrive at 4:00pm and attend a

training session promptly at 4:30pm. This session will provide volunteers with comprehensive information needed for the

evening as well the groups of children they will be responsible for. All children and families volunteers will be provided with a

map and outline of the backstage area.

•At 5:15pm, all children and family volunteers will need to be stationed in their first positions for the evening. The first group of

models will arrive at 5:30pm. Children will have a pre-determined arrival, group, and check-in time based on their age..

•Each volunteer will have an information sheet with their child’s name and age. This will include the model’s schedule for the

evening. The packet received during training will include a map and outline of the backstage model area to help guide all

parties throughout the evening.

•Models will have a pre-determined order to walk the runway.

•Before walking backstage, volunteers will check to make sure each child has their informational card to give to that celebrity.

Every model will have their card in their name badge lanyard.

•Volunteers will remove the model’s lanyard once the child is paired with a celebrity and give the informational card to the

celebrity to hold until they go onstage.

•All models are invited to walk the runway for a “Final Walk” at the end of the show. Models are not required to stay and can be

released to their parent(s) should they chose not to wait for the Final Walk.

•At the end of the evening, we ask that volunteers remain backstage to be sure each child finds their parent. Once all of your

assigned children have been returned to their parent(s), you are dismissed for the evening. Please check out at the volunteer

desk located at Sebastian Registration.

SEATING & LIVE AUCTION VOLUNTEERS: 75 Volunteers: Arrive at 6:00pm

•Volunteers will assist guests in finding their ticketed table once doors to the ballroom have opened. Guests will

have their ticketing information printed out or available on their mobile device. Volunteers will be provided with a

seating map of table numbers prior to door opening.

•Volunteers will remain in the ballroom once the seating process is completed and the show has started. Volunteers

will assist with the cash call by collecting cash, checks, and pledge cards into provided boxes. It is very important to

move swiftly in order to make it to all of the guests offering a contribution. Each volunteer will be responsible for

a section of tables. All of the boxes will be returned to Security Personnel at the entrance doors to the ballroom.

Volunteers should not leave the ballroom with the cash call boxes.

•Volunteers will also assist with the Live Auction in the ballroom by pointing out bidders to the auctioneer onstage.

Several Qtego representatives will be present in the ballroom to collect information from the auction item winners.

•Assist with traffic flow in the ballroom when Celebrity Escorts are announced to leave the ballroom. Volunteers will

direct them to the proper backstage area.

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: •Rosen Shingle Creek Self-Parking will be complementary.

•A room will be available for volunteers to safely and securely store their personal items. Runway to Hope is not

responsible for any lost or stolen items and we do strongly encourage leaving valuable items at home.

•Upon arrival, please report to the volunteer check-in desk. This information will be provided by email the week of

the event.

•It is requested that all volunteers dress in all-black professional businees attire. Please come dressed appropriately

at your designated time. We encourage comfortable shows as there will be quite a bit of walking throughout the

evening.

BLOOMINGDALE’S BASH WEEKEND

By participating in the 2018 Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree, our models will enjoy a sparkling moment in the spotlight as they walk the runway on May 19th. They will have the unique opportunity to share a day of absolute indulgence at the

Bloomingdale’s Bash Weekend! This event was created to give our models and their families impacted by pediatric cancer a much needed break from hospitals, doctors,

treatments, medicines, and other challenges they endure every day! This day creates a moment where cancer does not have to take center stage in their lives. Our Runway to Hope models will have the opportunity to choose a brand new outfit for their walk of

fame on the runway in May as well as meet new friends, make awesome memories, and receive the full red carpet treatment!

M ARCH 10TH & 11TH, 2018 BLOOMINGDALE’S ORLANDO

THE M ALL AT MILLENIA 4152 CONROY ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32839

Please visit www.runwaytohope.org to submit your volunteers forms to sign up for the 2018 Spring Fashion Soiree as well as our Bloomingdale’s Bash Weekend. At our Bash Weekend, volunteers are needed in the following areas: Model Buddies, Cross Walk Direction, Photo Station Monitors, Directional Assistance, as well as Check-In and

Registration.

CENTRAL FLORIDA TESTIMONIALS

“This event showcases youngsters who so bravely fight this dreaded disease, who can at least for a moment put their struggle aside and enjoy a celebratory atmosphere.” — Harris Rosen, President and COO, Rosen Hotels & Resorts

“When our son was hospitalized for several weeks, some parents at Florida Hospital told us about Runway to Hope and all of the fabulous work they do for pediatric cancer patients and their families. They provide financial assistance, which is a tremendous help, as well as, highlight the children in their amazing gala. As Grayson walked the runway with Don Lemon, the smiles on their faces were priceless. Runway to Hope highlights how special these children are and brings a much needed awareness to childhood cancer. Our family will forever be

grateful. ” —Michelle Zrelak, Mother of Grayson Zrelak

“Runway To Hope is truly inspirational in their dedication and compassion for ending childhood cancer. Having the opportunity to meet these extraordinary young people and their families has been incredibly rewarding and a blessing to me. I hope to be involved in their fight for a cure for many years to come.” — Howie Dorough, Backstreet Boy Member

I met Rudy at Runway to Hope one night – but she made an impact that still moves me today. As much as anything, Rudy taught me about grace. She knew she didn’t have long, but she was determined to let her light shine as long as possible. Special kids like that deserve all the help - and love - we can give them. — Scott Maxwell, Orlando Seintinel Columnist

“Runway to Hope is an anchor in the fight against childhood cancer. Your gift has enabled our pediatric brain tumor patient volume to quadruple since 2011. Over five thousand doctor visits have been made to our clinic, a second neuro-oncologist has been recruited to our hospital, and more than 300 children have received comprehensive and loving care. We are so grateful for your support and advocacy. Because of Runway to Hope, lives are being changed and hope has found a home in Central Florida.” — Dr. Amy Smith, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist, Arnold Palmer Hospital Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders

“These kids have been through so much, they deserve to feel like a star! Bryan and I look forward to this event every year. Runway to Hope has brought us so much. We have formed lasting relationships with these children and watching them enjoy the whole experience of runway is like no other. It is truly an honor to be a part of their

lives and their families!”— Bryan and Angela Nadeau, SeaWorld Parks and Resorts Orlando

LETS HOLD HANDS.LETS WALK TOGETHER.

LETS END CHILDHOOD CANCER.

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