Love for Runway on Nantucket
2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Nantucket, MA, 18B Federal Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554, United States
Love for Runway Nantucket
After a morning of movement and community at Rally for Runway, Forme Barre, continue the celebration with Love for Runway Nantucket, a special island-wide shopping event benefiting Runway for Recovery.
Throughout the day, Nantucket residents and visitors are invited to shop local, enjoy complimentary refreshments at participating businesses, and support families facing metastatic breast cancer and families grieving the loss of a loved one. A portion of sales from participating retailers will be donated to Runway for Recovery, helping provide direct financial assistance, family-centered programming, and meaningful support during life’s most challenging moments.
Last year, the Nantucket community came together to raise more than $10,000 through Love & Rally for Runway, demonstrating the extraordinary generosity and heart that make this island so special. We are excited to build on that momentum and make an even greater impact this year.
We are thrilled to announce that Alice Walk, Grace Geier Designs, Sara Campbell, and REMY will once again be participating in Love for Runway Nantucket, with additional participating businesses to be announced in the coming weeks.
Together, we can shop with purpose, support local businesses, and show families facing metastatic breast cancer and loss that they are not alone.
No tickets are required to participate—simply visit the participating businesses throughout the day, enjoy a few refreshments, and shop knowing that 15% of your purchase will be donated back to Runway for Recovery.
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*Would you like to be a participating business? Email us to join our Love for Runway Nantucket event.

Play for Runway, Beach Volley Ventures™
2026-08-14 12:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Park, New York City, NY
Grab your teammates, wear your favorite shade of pink, and join us for an afternoon of beach volleyball, community, and purpose at Play for Runway: Beach Volley Ventures™.
Hosted by Beach Volley Ventures™, this exciting tournament brings together volleyball players of all skill levels for a day of friendly competition while raising funds to support families facing metastatic breast cancer and loss.
Whether you’re stepping onto the sand to compete, cheering from the sidelines, or stopping by our Runway merchandise table, every participant helps make a meaningful difference. Proceeds from the event will help fund Runway for Recovery’s Family Grant Program, providing financial assistance and compassionate support to families navigating the challenges of metastatic breast cancer or grieving the loss of a parent.
Event Details

Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: Play begins at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside Park, New York City
Team Registration: $300 per team (up to 8 players)
Dress Code: Pink attire encouraged!

Players can also enjoy nearby local restaurants throughout the day, with participating businesses supporting the fundraiser.
We’re incredibly grateful to Beach Volley Ventures™ for partnering with us to turn a day of volleyball into a day of impact. Together, we’ll serve up friendly competition, build community, and help ensure that no family faces metastatic breast cancer or loss alone.
Registration opens in mid-July. Gather your team, mark your calendar, and we’ll see you on the sand!

Mahjong for a Mission
2026-10-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Nashawtuc Country Club, 1861 Sudbury Road, Concord, MA, United States
Tickets
Join Runway for Recovery and Gold Coast Mahjong Club for an elevated evening of mahjong, community, and purpose as we kick off Runway’s 20th Anniversary Celebration this October. Hosted at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord—the home of our very first Runway Show in 2007—this special event brings together experienced players for an evening of open play, prizes, and meaningful fundraising in support of families navigating breast cancer and loss.
We are especially grateful to have current Runway for Recovery Board Member, Legacy Model, and longtime supporter Rachael Asselin, along with her dear friend and longtime Runway guest Jamie Ring, serving as co-hosts for this memorable evening. Together, we’ll celebrate two decades of impact while helping ensure more families receive the financial and emotional support they need when facing breast cancer.
Guests will enjoy an evening that starts with cocktails, light bites, and shopping, followed by structured open play at tables of four. Throughout the night, players can win prizes, enter raffles, and support Runway’s Family Grant Program through our signature “fund a family” board and other playful fundraising moments. Gold Coast will provide all mahjong sets and table setup, along with a curated selection of mahjong-themed merchandise, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Runway for Recovery.
This is not a teaching event; play is designed for intermediate and experienced mahjong players who are comfortable with open play in a social setting.
Tickets go on Sale on July 15
Event Details

Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM

6:00–7:00 PM – Check-in, cocktails, light bites, and shopping
7:00–9:00 PM – Mahjong open play (starts promptly at 7:00 PM)

Format: Tables of four, open play (no instruction provided)
Tickets:

Table of 4: $500 (one person purchases and invites guests)
Limited individual tickets are be available for $125/ea

Your ticket includes event entry, light food, and one drink ticket; additional drink and raffle tickets will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Runway for Recovery’s work.
Come play, connect, and help us launch October with a joyful night that honors community, competition, and care.

The 20th Anniversary Runway Show, Boston
2026-10-29 18:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax) | Westin Seaport Hotel, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Tickets and Sponsorships

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Runway for Recovery at our most inspiring evening of the year.

The 20th Anniversary Runway Show is far more than a fashion show. It is a celebration of resilience, a tribute to those we have lost, and a powerful reminder that no family should face breast cancer alone.

This year, 125 extraordinary models will take the runway, representing every chapter of Runway for Recovery’s story. Our 20th Anniversary class includes returning models from each of the past twenty years, models from our Boston, New York City, and Southern California Runway Shows, members of our Boston Marathon team, inspiring first-time models, and every returning model living with metastatic breast cancer who wished to dance with us this year. We also made the intentional decision to expand the diversity of our Runway, creating space for voices and experiences that have too often been underrepresented. We are honored to welcome more women of color to this year’s class and are committed to building a Runway that more fully reflects the community we serve—for our 20th Anniversary and for generations to come. Together, these 125 individuals each bring a story of courage, hope, love, and perseverance.

For one unforgettable evening, more than 1,000 guests will come together to honor survivors, remember loved ones, and celebrate twenty years of Runway for Recovery. This year, we intentionally reduced ticket prices to make the evening more accessible and inclusive, ensuring that more families, friends, and supporters can experience the magic of the Runway. As a result, ticket sales are designed to cover the cost of hosting this extraordinary event at The Westin Boston Seaport District.

The true impact of the evening comes through philanthropy. Before the event, corporate sponsors, family foundations, and individual sponsors provide the critical support that sustains Runway for Recovery’s work throughout the year. During the event, our annual Paddle Raise becomes one of the most meaningful moments of the night, giving every guest the opportunity to invest directly in families navigating metastatic breast cancer and loss. Together, these gifts ensure that the support celebrated on the runway continues for the other 364 days of the year.

Whether you join us as a guest, sponsor, or donor, you are helping write the next chapter of Runway for Recovery’s story—and ensuring that families facing the unimaginable never have to face it alone.

Traveling from out of town? Reserve your room at The Westin Boston Seaport District through our discounted room block.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
Looking for a Model’s Fundraising Page? Before stepping onto the Runway, our models are already making an incredible impact. Explore their fundraising pages,
Want to meet this year’s models? Visit our Event & Tickets page and click “Meet the Models,” or explore their stories anytime in the Runway Blog.

Honoring Two Extraordinary Leaders at Our 20th Anniversary Runway Show
Each year, Runway for Recovery recognizes individuals whose leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment have helped shape our community and strengthen our mission. We are proud to announce our 2026 Award Honorees:
Crystal Davis will receive the Ilene Beal Legacy of Leadership Award, recognizing her extraordinary advocacy, leadership, and dedication to ensuring every woman feels seen, represented, and empowered.
Kathryn Phillips will receive the Bill Achtmeyer High-Five Award, honoring her years of compassion, generosity, and steadfast commitment to supporting families facing metastatic breast cancer and loss.
Please join us in celebrating Crystal and Kathryn as they are honored during our 20th Anniversary Runway Show on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Westin Boston Seaport District.
→ Read More About Our 2026 Honorees: Crystal Davis & Kathryn Phillips

To experience the heart of Runway for Recovery, watch the highlights from our 2025 Runway Show.
