WATERFRONT IN PINK

To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino celebrated survivors and their inspiring stories with Waterfront Goes Pink: Dance For Life.

In partnership with ICanServe Foundation Inc., Rotary Club of Cebu–Fuente and Royal Gem, a fashion show kicked off the celebration of Pink October last Sept. 30. It featured the creations of local designers worn by breast cancer survivors and warriors: Toni Pino–Oca and Jaja Chiongbian–Rama in Rei Escario; Fely Atienza, Carrie Bascar and Ron Bernabe Flores in Grif-

Cancer survivors, advocates join hotel fashion show

fins Malazarte; Prica Nina Mabatid in Auguste Izhar Pepito; Beverly Dayanan in Jul Oliva; and Charlita Maitland–Smith, Chip Lopez and Mary Anne Alcordo–Solomon in Hanz Coquilla.

“We celebrate the countless stories of these women. With this, we hope to put a face on survivorship,” said Solomon of ICanServe.

As beautiful accents to their stunning ensembles, the ladies wore beautiful pieces from Royal Gem.

“It’s always been a vision of Roy- al Gem to represent the modern woman and we’re proud to say that we’ve kept that vision for over 30 years,” said Carmina Agnes Racaza of Royal Gem.

Ending the night on a festive note, guests hit the dance floor under the glittering disco ball after the fashion show and jived to classic dance hits.

“It’s a great cause to raise awareness and funds for a disease that has claimed many lives and affected many families,” said Waterfront general manager Anders Hallden. Proceeds of the event go to ICanServe.