5th Anniversary Love for Runway, Newburyport

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Love for Runway returns to Newburyport—bringing together a powerful community of supporters, families, and local businesses in honor of those impacted by breast cancer.

Over the years, Love for Runway Newburyport has grown into a meaningful tradition—one rooted in storytelling, connection, and collective impact. This year’s event will once again gather our community along the waterfront for a night that is both celebratory and deeply inspiring.

The evening will feature a moving program of speakers, including a return of past voices who have helped shape this event, alongside new stories that continue to expand its impact.

This year’s speakers include five years of Love for Runway speakers:

Marci Eiserman, Shauna Epstein, Alissa Christie, Renee Plozdik, Julie Clemente, Amy Burke, Alivia Collette, and Lori Levans. 

And new this year, we will hear from Dorothy Burnham, a local mother of two boys who will reflect on her experience of receiving a diagnosis when her sons were very young, and the community that has encircled her since.

Guests will also enjoy a “Taste of Newburyport,” where some of the area’s most beloved restaurants will offer curated small bites—creating a unique culinary experience and a perfect way to discover local favorites for the summer ahead. We are so excited to announce that the participating restaurants will be: Brine Oyster Bar, Bar25, NU Kitchen, The Poynt Newburyport, Port Vida a Mexican Cantina, and Paddle Inn. The cocktails and drinks for the night will be hosted by Bubble Bar Amesbury.

Local businesses including Charleston & Coco, The Hive, Shine, Leallo, The Wild Clover, J. McLaughlin, Lively Kids, and Salt & Grove will all be part of the evening through shopping experiences and giveback opportunities supporting Runway. We’re also thankful to French Twist and Bliss 360 for hosting pre-event blow outs benefiting Runway. Book your blowouts on June 11th — French Twist or Bliss 360.

Thank you to our sponsors Institution for Savings, KSD Designs, JC Plastering, Salty Horizons, The Set Studio, Charleston & Coco/Varsity Club, The Hive, Salem Five, and our anonymous Premier Pink sponsor for helping bring this celebration to life.

Tickets and Sponsorships

Thank you to our Newburyport Steering Committee: Cate Adamopolous, Rachel Carter, Shauna Epstein, Meagan Fitzgerald, Kaitlyn Freeman, Megan Hensher, Sarah Kelley, Meghan Larson, Michelle Lynch, Shelly Lynch, Shannon Merkel, Whitney Mohler, Tasha Nathan, Laurie Novak, Alyssa Ritter, Merinda Salsky, Lindsay Sarno, Jillian Sheehan, Melena Ward, and Allie Zolotas.