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Breast Cancer in my 40’s

Meet the Models: Kristen Collins

By Caroline O'Donnell | May 30, 2017

Kristen Collins, Survivor since 2016.  At 33 I married the love of my life… By 38 we had a beautiful house and beautiful, healty, amazing twins! Life was incredible &…

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Meet the Models: Erin Hackman

By Caroline O'Donnell | September 26, 2016 | 4

Erin Hackman, First diagnosed in 2011, currently in treatment  To all of you out there, I am a SURVIVOR…….and a mother, sister, daughter, friend, wife, one of you! I’m doing…

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Meet the Models: Malissa Wood

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016

Malissa Wood, a survivor since 2006. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 43 in Dec 2006.  I was very healthy, no family history and we were a bit…

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Meet the Models: Betsy Tyson-Smith

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016 | 2

Betsy Tyson-Smith, first diagnosed in 1990. Out of nowhere, with no family history, no bad habits and no genetic markers, I was diagnosed with BC at age 48. My experience…

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Meet the Models: Kristin Ferrari

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016

Kristin Ferrari, a survivor since 2012. For my 40th birthday year I got the call that changed me forever ….” you have breast cancer. ” I was diagnosed at 40, it…

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Meet the Models: Crystal Davis

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016

Crystal Davis, a survivor since 2008; celebrating mentor and breast cancer survivor Patricia Banacos; and remembering Sharon Powell My name is Crystal Davis and I will be 8 yrs cancer free.…

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Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 Runway for Recovery SoCal Show!

February 28, 2026
Balboa Bay Resort — Newport Beach
6:30 p.m.

Complimentary full bar included for all guests

This year, 65 incredible Models will take the Runway — each one a survivor, thriver, previvor, or legacy. Their stories are powerful. Their courage is undeniable. Their presence will move you. And your support will directly uplift families facing breast cancer here in Southern California and beyond.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, fashion, community, and impact.

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