82 Year Old Stage 4 Cancer Patient to Model on the Runway During New York

Fashion Week

82 year old Sarasota resident and Stage 4 cancer patient will fulfill a dream in New York as she
models on the SMGlobal Catwalk during New York Fashion Week with non-profit organization, Say
YES to Hope and their signature program, "Surviving in Fashion."

Sarasota, FL, September 01, 2018 --(PR.com)-- For the 6th season, Say YES to HOPE is bringing twelve
advanced cancer patients to New York City for the SMGlobal Catwalk on September 9, 2018 from
6pm-9pm during New York Fashion Week at The Watson Hotel. Violeta Packauskas, an 82 year old
Sarasota resident, who will also celebrate her 53rd wedding anniversary in New York, and Stage 4
Cholangiocarcinoma patient will be a featured survivor model along with eleven other terminal cancer
patients from around the country.

Cancer came as a shock for Violeta and what an experience it has been. She and her survivor husband
(colon cancer, 2004) decided day one to fight, and fight she has. Several rounds of chemo later, two
SIR-Spheres treatments for her liver tumors, and now back on chemo, she is still fighting. When first
invited in May, Violeta had no idea what September would bring. September is here and so is she.

Together, YES, SMGlobal Catwalk, the designers and patients are making a difference in the fight against
a cancer topic that is not often discussed. SMGlobal Catwalk will bring great awareness in heartwarming
fashion. Violeta says, "I am 82 and the fashion show has given me a reason to look forward and plan. I'm
going to show the world that if at 82 years old I can live with cancer and chase dreams, you can, too! All
the excitement and fun of wearing a designer gown and jewelry created especially for me seems
unbelievable. Pinch me! Experiencing how real models feel when they strike their pose on the catwalk at
my age, a dream come true!"

All of the patients come from across the country and will show that a disease that once carried a certain
death sentence now has resources, options, and support. Samina Mughal, President and CEO of the
Catwalk states, "The 'Surviving in Fashion' showcase is a beautiful tribute to cancer patients and a
wonderful way to witness fashion and philanthropy meet." Modeling the wonderful designs gives these
patients a chance to shine, to be pampered, and to escape the ravages of treatment while sharing time with
others that have a similar diagnosis.

"We are so appreciative that Samina continues to give us the chance to not only share our message with
the fashion industry, but to give us a once in a lifetime experience on the runway," said Suzanne Lindley,
co-founder of YES! who herself is living with terminal cancer. "Bringing awareness to the fact that we
are living with cancer, and not dying from it is a huge opportunity. For Violeta to model as an
octogenarian and a cancer patient who has embraced treatment, provides even greater hope to those who
are facing a similar diagnosis."

"It is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. We are pleased to be able to support YES! and to back this
worthy charity," says Samina Mughal, founder of SMGlobal Catwalk. To purchase tickets to SMGlobal

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Catwalk visit SMGlobalCatwalk.com or call 877-937-7478.

About YES!
YES! is a non-profit organization that was created to provide information, resources, and support for
anyone that is affected by advanced cancer that has spread to the liver. For more information visit
www.SayYEStoHope.org or call the Survivor Line at 877-937-7478.

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Contact Information:
Say YES to Hope
Suzanne Lindley
877-937-7478
Contact via Email
www.sayyestohope.org

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