Sunday, October 6th | Lakeland, FL
A Fashion Experience Created for a Cause
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Our Mission
With the Stride for a Cause Fashion Show, our mission is to empower and uplift through style, while building awareness and providing unwavering support for breast cancer survivors.
We are dedicated to creating a platform where fashion, compassion, and resilience converge to inspire hope, celebrate strength, and foster a community of solidarity.
Through our glamorous showcases and impactful events, we aim to shine a spotlight on the journey of survivors, honor their courage, and rally support for their ongoing fight. Together, we stride forward with purpose, determined to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer, one fashionable step at a time.
Meet the Founders
Marchina Smith, Founder & Event Coordinator
MarChina Latrese is considered to be the Queen Of All Trades who is a Florida Native. Her titles include, but are not limited to
And the most important title she carries is MOMMIE as she has a daughter.
A woman who started out as a runway model who quickly found out her skillset would be better utilized off of the runway and not on the runway. This pushed her to found Tampa Bay’s very own Stride For A Cause. A fashion show produced that pays homage to Breast Cancer Survivors, in which proceeds from the show are given to survivors to pay off medical bills.
Her youth foundation Glow Up Girl was inspired by her upbringing, she wanted to be that open journal for girls her age to help them push through the same areas in which she found herself struggling in at her age.
She is a dynamic podcast host as she launched her own platform title Chat With China. This platform was produced to allow us as people the opportunity to speak on topics we want and most of the time need to have without the fear of being judged.
MarChina Latrese is a full time entreprenuer, but also still maintains a position in Corporate America. Passionate about all that she does, she lives by the motto “wake up today just to make yesterday jealous.”
Ashlee Small, Co-Founder & Makeup Up Artist
Ashlee is a graduate of the University of South Florida - B.S Marketing who has always loved and enjoyed all things beauty. Aside from her corporate background in insurance - Ashlee is also the founder and owner of the Lovelee Cosmetics brand. A brands whose mission is to prolate that beauty starts with the heart. As the co-founder of Stride for a Cause - it is another opportunity for her to give back to others.
In addition to the Stride for a Cause organization, Ashlee enjoys giving back to young girls through a yearly weekend event - called Girls Glam Weekend. She facilities creating hands on beauty based events that promote self confidence, self love and self care for young girls!
Above all, Ashlee is a mommy who enjoys spending time with her daughter, her family and friends!
Marchina and Ashlee met in 2013 and have accomplished many goals and events together!
How to Get Involved | Sponsorship
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$200
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$300
$500
all monetary donations needed by sept 15th | checks can be made payable to stride for a cause inc
Stride for a cause is a non-profit organization
Zelle : 407-698-6406
Email: StrideForACauseFL@Gmail.com
Are you a Survivor?
We would love to have survivors join us in celebrating your courage, resilience, and strength on October 6th, 2024.
We would love to highlight and honor you during this fashion show which was created to showcase the inspiring journeys of breast cancer survivors!
The Pink Carpet
“As the pink carpet host, I get to hear first hand from new and returning guest, models and designers and it is very inspiring to see my peers gather for this great cause. I enjoy seeing local entrepreneurs represent themselves and showcase the fruits of their labor...” - Mercedes Madam Walker [SFAC PINK CARPET HOST]
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