CelebrAsians: Cancer survivors model fashion for charity

By Lan Nguyen, Sampan

CelebrAsians: Cancer Walk on the Runway took place during Boston Fashion Week on Oct. 4 at Dance Union in Somerville. The benefit fashion show was hosted by Asian Women for Health.

Chien-Chi Huang, breast cancer survivor and executive director of Asian Women for Health, walks the runway on Oct. 4. (Image courtesy of Anh Phan.)

Chien-Chi Huang, breast cancer survivor and executive director of Asian Women for Health, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. During this time, she longed to talk to other Asian women who were going through the same illness. Out of this longing, she created the Asian Breast Cancer Project in 2010. By November 2012, the success and overwhelming support from the Asian Breast Cancer Project expanded into Asian Women for Health. This peer-led, community-based network sought to advance Asian women’s health though education, advocacy and support.

The night started out with a reception catered by Tantric Indian Bistro, Snappy Sushi and Café Tango. Attendees were treated to a colorful scarf, a gift certificate to a Shiseido facial, complimentary light makeup from Shiseido and a hand massage.

The fashion show featured 17 Asian cancer survivors wearing beautiful clothing and jewelry by Shelley Chhabra, Avni Trivedi, Philip and Anh from Philip Sawyer, Soodee and Qingjian Shi from SparkleBop Boston.

Read the full article by Lan Nguyen from Sampan.