The Runway Raises More Than $160,000

Proceeds Support the Integrative Health Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Jun 08, 2017, 15:15 ET

PHILADELPHIA, June 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Runway, a contemporary, lunchtime fashion show presented by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), raised more than $160,000 to support the featured beneficiary of the 2017 Daisy Days fundraising campaign, Integrative Health.

The Runway raised more than $160,000 for the Integrative Health program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

More than 375 donors, clinicians and friends of CHOP attended the event on May 16 at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. Curated by Philadelphia's trendsetters and taste-makers, The Runway showcased stylish and up-to-the-minute ensembles by the area's top fashion experts. Looks produced by Joan Shepp, Kirna Zabête, Lilly Pulitzer and Skirt were modeled by local celebrities and Hospital supporters. There was also a special kids' presentation by My Kids Korner. Hair and make-up was provided courtesy of Artur Kirsh Salon/Bellevue-Manayunk.

Integrative Health is a groundbreaking CHOP program that aligns cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition and diet, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, Reiki and aromatherapy in a new, data-driven approach to patients' medical treatments. Integrative health techniques can complement the treatment of patients in specialty areas such as gastroenterology, neurology, oncology and orthopedics, and treatments have resulted in remarkable breakthroughs, including lower stress, a reduced need for medication or invasive therapies and faster healing.

CHOP would like to thank the following Gold Sponsors for their support of The Runway:

Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman
Marcia and Ronald Rubin
The Snider Foundation: Tina Snider, Sarena Snider and Fred and Irene Shabel
Janet and Debbie Zolot, Judith Nissenbaum and Lisa Maslow

About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 546-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu

Media Contact:
Emily DiTomo
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
267-426-6063
[email protected]

SOURCE Children's Hospital of Philadelphia