Fashion show set for Oct. 3

Fashion show set for Oct. 3


South Jersey Healthcare Foundation held its annual model search on Aug. 6 at Centerton Country Club in Pittsgrove. More than 80 people, ages 17 and older, participated in this year’s search. Judges selected the finalists who will appear in the foundation’s annual Fashion Show, presented by Century Savings Bank, on Oct. 3 at Centerton Country Club. Fashions for the show are provided by regional clothiers.

Among the models for this year’s show are: Douglas Albrecht, Vineland; Dr. Daniel Baruffi, Oaklyn; Victoria Battelini, Vineland; Shirley Bertacchi, Vineland; John Bickings, Bridgeton; Angel Brown, Cedarville; Patricia Chieffo, Vineland; Denise Collazo, Vineland; Delfin Cuevas Jr., Vineland; Angela Dare, Vineland; James “Curtis” Edwards, Bridgeton; Richie Elwell, Pitman; Diane Fischer-Cristiano, Vineland; Marcus Flagg, Millville; Chelsea Fortunato, Linwood; Noelle Gaetano, Vineland; Jose Gaspar, Bridgeton; Frank T. Sr. Harris, Bridgeton; Melissa Hetzell, Bridgeton; Juliana Jenkins, Vineland; Dr. Jordan Katz, Vineland; Mayor Albert Kelly, Bridgeton; Heather Koering, Vineland; Heidi Koering, Vineland; Karling Lafond, Vineland; Thomas Meany, Pittsgrove; Stephen Moore, Vineland; Doris Negron, Pittsgrove; Tinavalen Nguyen, Voorhees; Ofon Obot, Maple Shade; Emily Paul, Bridgeton; Veronica Perez, Vineland; Darlene Price, Vineland; Gina Randazzo-Thompson, Vineland; Taryn Riggs, Franklinville; Jamar Rivers, Vineland; Brittney Rodriguez, Millville; George Rodriguez, Millville; Mayor Romano, Robert Vineland; Maria Rosenquest, Vineland; Allison Schmidt, Millville; Tasheika Scott, Pleasantville; Gabriella Sorantino, Millville; Douglas Summiel, Salem; and Shannakay Thompson, Cedarville.
“One thing that makes our annual fashion show unique is the presence of local participants on the runway each year,” said Carolyn Heckman, foundation executive director. “Our models always strut their stuff and the crowd loves it. The show continues to create a strong sense of community and raises funds to help ensure high-quality health care services in our region for years to come.”
The foundation is the fundraising entity of South Jersey Healthcare, a premiere health care provider in southern New Jersey with hospitals in Vineland, Elmer and Bridgeton and a regional cancer center in Vineland. The foundation is dedicated to establishing renewable financial resources that provide funds for needed programs and services and to ensure the continued growth of an endowment fund for the support of South Jersey Healthcare.