Mike Jones, a native of St. Louis and President of Stella Loisir Fashion House, set out to establish an event, a night out with elegance, style and laughter. Special memories of the good and bad that could now bring joy. An event that would replace the words “cancer victim” with “cancer survivor,” and bring about a different notion of a cancer experience. He envisioned a production that would deal with the full spectrum of survivorship issues related to living with, through, and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Stella Loisir gives the give that keeps on giving through joy, laughter and honor. December 2023 set the stage for the 7th Annual Walk For Cancer”. Models strut the runway of all ages, all physique, all culturally connected to honor the nights selected VIP Guest and their Support Team. Living through the last treatment to, ringing the bell, to tears of joyful expression’s – I Survived”, Thank You God, I’m here”, I made it!
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Millions of Americans who share a common experience – the survivorship experience – living with, through and beyond a cancer diagnosis. That experience has value and can be a transforming, positive force. When you have walk-the-walk either with Cancer or as a cancer survivor and those who care for them face many challenges.
“Everything that happens to us is not for us to keep. It’s for us to figure out a way to give back. We must figure out a way to help other people. How do I take this hurt, pain, and discomfort and channel it in a way to help others? Says Loretta Herring’ and like Loretta and every person around the globe didn’t know where this journey would take them – but thanks to her own diagnosis, the world opened before her eyes. For Mary Wilson another St. Louis native “Hearing those dreaded words, “You have cancer,” gave her the opportunity to learn the full impact of advocacy, research, and support. Her mission then and today is to give back to members of her community by sharing her insights as a survivor, empowering others, and building a better future for all cancer patients!
“How do we deal with my sister being sick with a disease that blindsided our family, she was so young” shares Mike Jones. He felt lost and overwhelmed by his sister Carmen Jones weight loss, hair loss, and the fact that she was constantly sick. They needed answers, but there were none; they needed support, but there weren’t many groups for Black patients. Micheal being a Fashion Show Producers and Models Coach at that time over 25 years, believed that no one should have to go through cancer alone. With that inspiration launched into “Stella Loisir Walk for Cancer Fashion Show and Awards to Cancer Survivors. For 7 years he has honored and pay homage to Carmen, this segment of his production company is geared toward eliminating the fears, the grief, the darkness often associated with a cancer diagnosis. “For one night, paint the town red and let’s turn up, why not! expresses an attendee, David Christopher.”
On December 16th, Stella Loisir painted the night Pink and awarded Cancer Survivors who are some of St. Louis’ notable Hero’s & Shero’s… Eddie Hasan former President of Mokan, Mary Wilson an author of 4 published books and Robin Robinson….. Here’s a peek of a beautiful evening.
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