Benefit of Life "Saving Lives Through Fashion"

SAN FRANCISCO - 08OCT10 - The Beauty of Life Sickle Cell Awareness Charity Fashion Show Benefiting Children's Hospital & Research Oakland California. The event was held at Julian's in the Metreon in San Francisco. The event began with a very poignant video presentation that gave you an outside look at how Sickle Cell Anemia affects the lives of those living with the disease. African-Americans are primarily affected by sickle cell anemia and it awareness is definitely warranted. There were in attendance a mixed group of fashionistas, lawyers, doctors and curiosity seekers. The Master of Ceremonies was Reverend Alvin Herring. There were 4 certificate presentations, to Elliot Vichinsky MD, Director of Hematology/Oncology at Children's Hospital and Research at Oakland, Keith Quirolo MD, Clinical Director Aphaeresis Program, Eileen Murray, Sickle Cell Coordinator Educator Project Coordinator, Talking Drums Project Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland Hematology/Oncology Department, and Marsah Treadwell, Ph.D., Associate Clinical Scientist at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland (pictured). There were fashion designs by Nancy Deloss Reyes, Anya Zuyeva, Anthony Aleman, Marianne Faulker, R.Shay Miles, and Dao Thabthinkoson, also jewelry by Miz B by Leila Radan. The music was provided by Guen Lotin (G/Mix/SF DJ Winner of the Year). The show was produced by Juanita Scott and the creative director was Stanley K. Russell II.  CHECK OUT THE PICTURES