In 2004, I was a Business major at our local community college, when I met a 24 year old Breast Cancer survivor in my mother’s bridal store, A Touch of Grace. Helping her search for a formal gown to hide her scars, I realized gowns were either too matronly or too revealing for survivors. Without any drawing or sewing skills, I entered Fashion Design School at Buffalo State College, determined to make a difference. 

My platform “The Pink Pledge” has been the focus of my community service. The pledge partners designers, manufacturers and store owners to create designs for Breast Cancer Survivor clothing mainstream. I have gained the support of several designers and celebrities  who have joined “The Pink Pledge”  including: Elizabeth Taylor, Al Pacino, Maya Angelou, Breast Cancer Survivor Peggy Flemming, Tony Bowls of Mon Cheri and Miss America 2000, Heather French. Together we can all make a difference, one survivor at a time.