Tuesday, October 1, 2024
6PM – 9PM
175 Broadway Brooklyn, NY
The iconic Williamsburg, landmark, circa 1875

A journey of Strength & Hope TO BENEFIT MAIMONIDES BREAST CANCER CENTER​

The Maimonides Breast Cancer Center, the first freestanding, fully accredited program to offer comprehensive breast cancer care under one roof in Brooklyn, is proud to celebrate the 12th anniversary of Pink Runway.

In 2024, all net proceeds will be dedicated to purchasing much-needed radio imaging equipment, aiming to increase the Center’s breast imaging capacity by 20%.

The Pink Runway is a vibrant celebration of life, where breast cancer survivors walk the runway to honor their journeys and embrace second chances, raising awareness and promoting the importance of early detection.

pink runway committee

HONORARY CHAIR​

Dr. Patrick Borgen
Director, Brooklyn Breast Cancer Program

CO-CHAIRS

Jackie Bellis . Jodi Pollack . Rachel Lousteau . Paul Walsh​

Our Stories

Meet Our 2023 Models

Colleen Orilio

I'm walking to thank everyone who help me through this journey especially my husband, daughters, family, friends and coworkers.

Shikira Quamina

I'm walking because I'm happy to be here and want to celebrate my Auntie Pearl's Birthday in a special way.

Rachel Lousteau

I’m walking to commemorate this journey and to celebrate the lifesaving care of Dr. Borgen and his team at Maimonides.

Kimyatta Davis

I’m walking to confirm when you stop procrastinating and refuse to be a hypocrite you can have a healthy, happy pep when you step.

Judith Susskind

I’m walking the Pink Runway to say, don’t curse the darkness because you have breast cancer. Celebrate the light because you found it, and have it on the run.

Marina Kopaleishvil

Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever.

Annette Gutierrez

I am doing the pink runway show because I want others to know how great God is. The strength I had has come through prayer and amazing physicians!

Marian Brooks

I am walking the pink runway to give thanks and appreciation as a fourth time survivor. I am s os grateful for Maimonides, Dr. Pedet, Dr. Aye and all the amazing kindness of everyone at the Breast Center. Especailly my hero Dr. Borgen!

Karen Muro

I always believed I was a lover not a fighter. Breast cancer taught me I am both!

Andrea Nurse

I am walking to remind myself of the strength that I have. I am proof that there is life after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Joanna Linksman

I’m walking the Pink Runway because I want to tell my husband and my 3 kids I am brave and strong.

Rosemarie Zappulla

I am walking to remind all the families effected by breast cancer to always let your faith be bigger than your fear & never lose hope!

Erlinda Tanhueco

I am so thankful to God, and my family for helping me through my treatment. I want to send a special thank you to the breast cancer team at Maimonides hospital. Everyone has been so great, and I pray that you continue to be safe and healthy. May you continue to bless others as you have blessed me.

Tatsiana Fiodarava

I am walking the Pink Runway to thank the people who helped me fight cancer. I want to thank Dr. Andaz, Dr. Burdette, Dr. Gallant, Dr. Cohen, Dr. Alagkiozidis as well as Coordinator Viki Plat, Physician Assistant Yan Pronin and Launda Bernard. It is because of these professionals that I was able to complete the treatment without fear.

Ornesha Watson

I am walking in this show as a representation of what living life fully and beautifully after cancer looks like!

Katherine Dillon

I am walking because I choose to live my best life, to turn lemons to lemonade, to heal, to help, and to bring joy.

About the Breast Center

At the Maimonides Breast Center, everything we do focuses on you. From your first appointment, diagnosis and treatment, to superior outcomes and post-care. Our renowned team of specialists offers you every significant advantage throughout your journey.

With a population of 2.6 million people, more than half of whom are female, the borough of Brooklyn is America’s fourth largest city. Yet until Maimonides opened the Breast Center, women in Brooklyn coping with a breast cancer diagnosis were obliged to travel from provider to provider, with many leaving the borough for treatment. We created Brooklyn’s first fully accredited, full-service Breast Center in a beautiful free-standing location just a short distance from our main campus. Led by our Chief of Surgery, Dr. Patrick Borgen, and a team of exceptionally skilled and dedicated physicians and staff, our Breast Center and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence make breast cancer screenings, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and a full array of support services available all under one roof.

The Breast Center sees about 23,000 patient visits and treats approximately 600 women per year for breast cancer, largely through satisfied patient referrals.

Maimonides partners with the NYS Cancer Services Program to provide free mammograms and other breast screenings to uninsured and under-insured women. These screenings cover women age 40 and older, as well as women under 40 who have a high risk of breast cancer.

THE MAIMONIDES BREAST CENTER SAVES LIVES EVERY DAY WITH A LEVEL OF CARE AND SENSITIVITY THAT HAS BECOME LEGENDARY. OUR NUMEROUS PATIENTS ATTEST TO THIS WITH REMARKABLE ELOQUENCE AND EVERY ONE OF THEM IS AN INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODEL. IT IS THEIR COURAGE AND RESILIENCE THAT WE HONOR AT PINK RUNWAY – THE FASHION SHOW WHERE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS TRIUMPH!

Mammograms Saves Lives!

Don’t let fear of COVID-19 keep you from getting yours. Our facilities are clean and safe for patients and staff alike. To schedule a screening or evaluation with a Maimonides Breast Specialist, call (718) 765-2550 or click the button below.

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Our 2022 Playbill