Project Pink Fashion Show

The engagement manager for The Indianapolis Star by day, Amy Bartner takes on the role of a runway model, striking a pose for the camera. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Monica Durrett strikes a pose for the audience as she strolls along the runway. In October of 1998 Durrett was diagnosed with breast cancer.The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Leslie Bailey walks along the runway as she models an outfit for the audience. Bailey, also known as The Adventuress, is a reporter at the Indianapolis Star. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

From Indianapolis, from left, Rachael Scott, Autumn Davenport, Ajah Scott, and Carletha Buges, pose for a photo. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Heather Hanlon, left, and Hiley Killian, both of Zionsville, attended the event. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Kim Burges, Indianapolis, Susan Cornacchione, Indianapolis, Janet Hiatt, Carmel, and Kathy Pedrotti Hays, of Carmel, attended the event. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Gelone Broadnax strikes a pose for the audience as she makes her way along the fashion runway. Broadnax is a two-time, eight-year breast cancer survivor. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Amy Duke, performs for the VIP reception before the event. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Two celebrity judges, Pat Carlini, center, a long time news personality affiliated with NBC Indianapolis and the syndicated Bob and Tom Show, along with Scott Swan, a News Anchor for Channel 13, visit with guests during the VIP reception. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Three generations, from left, Danielle Derrico, Indianapolis, and her mother, Debbie Derrico are both breast cancer survivors; posing with Kay Jones, their grandmother and mother respectively, of Edinburgh. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Stacy Jenson, and Charisse Edwards, both of Indianapolis, attend the VIP reception. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

VIP guests occupied cabanas along the fashion runway. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Guest mingle before the event begins. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Catrina Cranial, left, and Jessie Eastman, both of Indianapolis, pose for a Photo Booth photo. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Leslie Bailey poses for the judges along the runway as she models an outfit for the audience. Bailey, also known as The Adventuress, is a reporter at the Indianapolis Star. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

One of the models, Cameo Moore, enjoys her stroll along the runway. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

A cancer survivor, Kim Irish strikes a pose for the 400 guests in the audience. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Sunglasses to commemorate the event sold for $5 to help raise money for the charity. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Amy Bartner strikes a pose for the celebrity judges. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Betsy Dammeirer, Westfield, left, Laken Kurtz, Carmel, and Mary Lynn Pottorff, Carmel, attended the event. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

Kelly Meyer, Carmel, left, and Lisa Mills, Westfield, attended the event. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.

VIP guests occupy cabanas along the fashion runway. The Susan G. Komen Central Indiana hosted the Project Pink Fashion Show, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Regions Tower Rooftop in Indianapolis. Komen Central Indiana challenged fashion design students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis to re-purpose old Race for the Cure t-shirts into high fashion designs. Breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and local celebrities hit the runway to model the new fashions.