Thred Fashion Show raises money for Pink Aid Long Island

Inspired Pink

Merav Shiloni is a woman that took her life experience working with a young lady and decided she wanted to change lives.

While working at The Paramount in Huntington, which has had an enduring relationship with Pink Aid Long Island from the beginning, one of Merav’s coworkers, a young 23-year-old woman was diagnosed with breast cancer. Alyssa battled the decease going through treatment and coming away from the ordeal realizing that she wanted to help others. After becoming a “Celebration of Life” model at the Pink Aid Fall Fashion Show in 2017, Alyssa found her vehicle to help others. Merav was with Alyssa at the event and observed the strength and grace that her friend and all of the survivor models possessed. It was clear that Alyssa left the event wanting to assist other women through their journey, and now, so did Merav.

At the same time, Merav was embarking on a new business adventure of her own opening a retail store, Thred, in the hip and trendy village of Patchogue, www.thredny.com. Together the ladies decided to make Pink Aid part of the store’s mission by continuously selling Pink Aid tee-shirts to support the cause. On June 14th, Thred held their first fashion show with all proceeds from the event going to Pink Aid. “I knew there was more that could be done, so here we are presenting our first fashion show fundraiser and very excited to be raising funds for Pink Aid Long Island,” said Merav. “As the fashion show came to life, I knew my purpose for throwing this event was validated. The audience was full, the models had smiles and money was flowing. The funds raised will directly go to women who are being treated and that gives me great pride that we chose the right and best charity”. The event raised $1775.

Merav and Alyssa’s effort show just how much can be accomplished when we all come together to help each other. That is the heart and soul of Pink Aid. People working together to change the future for so many that otherwise would not have the resources to get through life saving treatment.

Pink Aid helps underserved Long Island women survive breast cancer treatment with support and dignity. Offering grants to support programs that provide services including free breast cancer screenings plus funds to help cover non-medical expenses such as food cards, household bills, wigs, recovery garments, transportation for patients undergoing treatment and so many other daily expenses. Taking some of the financial burden away from patients allows them to focus on survival. By providing screenings to women in financial need the hope is to detect the disease at its earliest stage. Some of the programs Pink Aid supports are established hospital foundations and national non-profits, while others are smaller grass roots organizations.

If you would like to get involved or have an idea for a fundraiser to help, reach out to Pink Aid. From lemonade stands, to pop-up pink parties, shooting hoops, sweat for pink activities or strutting a runway, people on Long Island are getting together to save lives. Every penny counts and helping other’s is the best medicine. Empowering breast cancer survivors to heal by helping and inspiring others makes Pink Aid a very special experience.

Pinching your pink pennies can add up to a lot of pride and support. Women working together can make a life changing difference. If you want to join Merav and Alyssa in raising funds for Pink Aid, it doesn’t have to be a major production, just think pink. Every precious pink penny will make a difference in a woman’s life. www.pinkaid.org

In Photo

Soumia Meziadi (Queens); Liat Ingordo (Bluepoint); Laura Orofino (Bayport); Christine Zentil (Bayport); Donna Valenti (Patchogue); Jen Sutherland (Bluepoint)