Lions Spring Into Summer 4 Fashion Show for DIPG Charity Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 30, 2023 Local Tim Henman’s unique ‘house’ bags were sold to aid the charity drive. CHARITY never looked so good as the Lions ‘Spring Into Summer 4’ Fashion Show, held under the TGPS COLA on Sunday, 26 November. The humid day got steamier as the local supermodels strutted the stuff of local fashion designers and retailers, all to help fight one of the least-understood children’s cancers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is a brain tumour that forms in the brain’s control centre atop the spinal cord, it is the deadliest form of childhood cancer, and has no treatment options except palliative radiotherapy,” Jo Bennett, General Manager of charity RunDIPG, told NOTA. “Funds raised here from the tickets and raffles help equip hospitals and pay specialist Paediatric Nurse positions at John Hunter Hospital, helping alleviate undue stress for families.” The audience enjoyed professional DJ music from local celebrity and superstar Jomeca, alongside professional compering from industry veteran Maggie Nadal. Through nine ‘scenes’, fashions were flaunted, representing comfortable casual-wear, floral and upbeat ‘brights’, stylish ‘co-ordinates’, and lively ‘party!’, with clothes designed locally and abroad, including kaftans, tops, pants and shoes, and handmade accessories like necklaces and bags. The team of local ladies modelling the ensembles had undergone weeks of meticulous rehearsal to exhibit the finest threads in town, with mere minutes between scenes for wardrobe changes (thankfully no ‘wardrobe malfunctions’), and many models’ personalities shone as they embraced the fashion and the chance to sashay on stage. There were even a few surprises, including a Zumba routine led by North Arm Cove instructor Jan Walker, a surprise model live appearance by Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, and DanceXtreme’s Libby Blundell ‘puttin’ on the Ritz’ with her professional tap-dance skills. Show co-ordinator and ceaseless engine Carole Richards said, “We need the local shops, days like this can hopefully give you the inspiration to visit our local shops and buy what they’ve got. “We also have a personal connection with this terrible disease, DIPG, and are so happy to help raise funds and awareness with you all here today.” By Thomas O’KEEFE The models needed reversible umbrellas while ‘It’s Raining Men’ played. A surprise appearance by Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington in the second scene. The vast crowd was enthralled by the fashion fiesta. Jan Walker’s Zumba routine livened things up a bit more. Lion and convenor Carole Richards, with DJ superstar Jomeca, eminent compere Maggie Nadal, and RunDIPG General Manager Jo Bennett. Libby Blundell put it on the Ritz, exhibiting expert tap-dancing in her own scene of the Show. The models arrayed on stage with Show organiser Carole Richards, helping increase awareness of the cause, DIPG, and the need to patronise local businesses.
