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


  • Life Coach
  • Youth Mentor
  • Ghost Writer
  • Published Author
  • Event Producer

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

Y2K Star Aesthetic Element
  • Logo on all promo material


  • 2 Front row tickets


  • Business cards added to swag bags


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$300

Y2K Star Aesthetic Element
  • Logo on all promo material


  • 4 Front row tickets


  • Logo in SFAC 10 Year Edition Magazine

  • Business cards added to swag bags


  • Company logo on step & repeat banner


$500

Y2K Star Aesthetic Element
  • Logo on all promo material


  • 4 Front row tickets


  • Logo in SFAC 10 Year Edition Magazine

  • Business cards added to swag bags


  • Company logo on step & repeat banner


  • Acknowledgement plaque presented ​during the show


  • Table set up at event


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!


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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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