Invitation to Cover: High Fashion & Hope

Penn Medicine Cancer Physicians, Patients and Survivors Stage Tory Burch Fashion Show to Celebrate Progress Toward a Cure

PHILADELPHIA – It will be lights, camera, fashion, and passion for a cure during the Abramson Cancer Center’s Focus On Women’s Cancers Conference on Friday, October 28th. Penn Medicine cancer physicians, patients, and survivors will take to the runway modeling clothes by fashion designer and philanthropist Tory Burch to cap off the daylong conference, which includes educational sessions for women undergoing treatment for or at risk of breast, ovarian and other gynecologic cancers.

WHERE:	Hilton Hotel 4200 City Line Avenue Philadelphia, PA
WHEN:	October 28, 2011 Still photo and video opportunities with models and Tory Burch available before and during the fashion show, 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
WHO:	Abramson Cancer Center physicians available for interviews about breast and gynecologic cancer risk, diagnosis, and the latest treatment options Breast and gynecologic cancer survivors available to share their inspiring stories

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