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LEGENDARY NEW YORK FASHION HOUSE DKNY SIGNS ON AS HEADLINE DESIGNER

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Tickets for Couture for a Cure are on sale now. NO tickets will be sold at the door so be sure to get your tickets in advance! Regular Ticket: $75 includes open bar from 7:00 to 10:00 pm and admission to Couture for a Cure after partyVIP Ticket: $125 includes VIP reception from 6:30 to 7:00 pm, access to the VIP lounge, open bar from 6:30 to 10:00 pm, VIP seating for fashion show, discounted parking, and admission to Couture for a Cure after party

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SARAH FRASER AND SCOTT THUMAN TO EMCEE

We are proud to annouce Sarah Fraser from Hot 99.5 and Scott Thuman from ABC 7 will be emceeing the second annual Couture for a Cure!A New Englander at heart, Sarah moved to D.C. after graduating from Mt Holyoke College. For the past three years Sarah has been co-host of Hot 99.5’s Kane Show which has become the area’s top rated morning show boasting more than 1 million listeners in the D.C. area.Scott Thuman is a reporter with ABC7 News and NewsChannel 8. Scott came to Washington D.C. back in 2005 by way of Orlando, Florida, where he reported for WFTV. Over the years, he’s covered multiple national and international stories including reports from Middle East, Cuba, Haiti, Europe and across the United States.News Story 4

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May 25 20106:30 to 10:00 pm at641 D Street NWWashington, DCABOUT

About Couture

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ABOUT COUTURE

Couture for a Cure is a fundraising runway presentation that was founded in 2009 by DC United soccer player Bryan Namoff’ and his wife, Nadine, as part of their commitment to raise funds for her Woman of the Year Campaign to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Couture for a Cure celebrates the triumphs and hurdles of former cancer survivors, who will be honored with a tribute to those lost and a celebration of those who’ve beat cancer. Past models have included WUSA 9’s Angie Goff; DC United players Bryan Namoff, Ben Olsen, Santino Quaranta, Devon McTavish, Clyde Simms, Chris Pontius, Rodney Wallace; Washington Post Live’s Ivan Carter; and 2008 LLS Man and Woman of the Year Winners Jim Galvanek and Chartese Burnett.The Fashion Show

THE FASHION SHOW

Couture for a Cure will make Washington fashion history on May 25, 2010 with legendary New York fashion house DKNY presenting its Spring 2010 collection for the first time in our nation’s capital. The Second Annual Couture for a Cure Runway Show will be at the Kogod Lobby of the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in DC’s vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood from 7:00 to 10:00 pm wiht a VIP reception from 6:30 to 7:00 pm to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Sponsored by Microsoft and Niche Media’s Capitol File Magazine, this year’s Couture for a Cure will honor former cancer survivors with a runway presentation hosted by master and mistress of ceremonies WJLA News reporter Scott Thuman and Hot 99.5 personality Sarah Fraser. About LLS

ABOUT LLS

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. LLS’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since the first funding in 1954, LLS has awarded more than $680 million in research funding. The National Capital Area Chapter currently provides services to more than 2,500 Washington metropolitan area patients. The NCA LLS Chapter’s goal is to reach each newly diagnosed patient within the area. The LLS Man & Woman of the Year is a unique national campaign focusing on raising money for the fight against blood cancers. Hundreds of men and women in 41 cities across the US vie for the title each year in a ten-week fundraising competition. Every dollar counts as one vote. The male and female with the most votes are named the chapter’s Man & Woman of the Year. Their totals are then considered in naming the national titles. About CoutureThe Fashion ShowAbout LLSHONOREES

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2010 Honorees

2010 HONOREES

Meet our fabulous 2010 Honorees! Thank you all for your courage - you are each a true inspiration. This event is for YOU!!!Ken DineenJennifer HarlowHap PedenAri JonesShahab and Micky FarivarPast Honorees

PAST HONOREES

Thank you to all our past honorees. Your strength and courage is a true inspiration!Honey Elsayed - 2009 HonoreeHoney Elsayed - 2009 HonoreeJack Larmer - 2009 HonoreeBonnie Kuhns - 2009 HonoreeChartese Burnett - 2008 Woman of the YearPattie Yu - 2009 HonoreeJim Galvanek - 2008 Man of the YearHoney Elsayed - 2009 HonoreeHoney Elsayed - 2009 HonoreeJack Larmer - 2009 HonoreeBonnie Kuhns - 2009 HonoreeChartese Burnett - 2008 Woman of the YearPattie Yu - 2009 HonoreeJim Galvanek - 2008 Man of the YearPhotos Courtesy of Vithaya PhotographyNominate an Honoree

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Have someone you would like to honor? Let us know!2010 HonoreesPast HonoreesNominate an HonoreeSPONSORS

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2010 SPONSORS

Thank you to our 2010 sponsors for making Couture for a Cure another success!

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PAST SPONSORS

Thank you to our past sponsors for making Couture for a Cure a success!Become a Sponsor

BECOME A SPONSOR

Want to become a sponsor of Couture for a Cure? Contact us!BENEFITS OF BECOMING A SPONSORLogo/company name featured on Couture for a Cure websiteLogo/company name write up on dedicated Couture for a Cure Designer section on websiteLogo/company name featured on official inviteLogo/company name featured on all marketing collateralLogo/company name featured on invite ticket purchasing siteLogo/company name featured on step and repeatLogo/company name featured on Thank You to Our Sponsors sheet to be displayed through out venueLogo/company name mentioned during thank you speech at end of eventCouture for a Cure Sponsorship Kit2010 SponsorsPast SponsorsBecome a SponsorMEDIA

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IN THE NEWS

The Glamazon Diarieshttp://www.theglamazondiaries.com/2009/05/couture-for-cure-takes-it-to-nth-degree.htmlThe Glamorous Life by Paul Whartonhttp://blog.trendctv.com/glamorous-life-blog/2009/04/03/more-fashion-and-philantropy-couture-for-a-cure-is-born/Mix 107.3http://www.mix1073fm.com/article.asp?id=1285868&SPID=17375The Scene Bisnowhttp://www.bisnow.com/washington_dc_the_scene_news_story.php?p=3694Behind the Badgehttp://www.dcunited.com/blog/2009/05/photo-of-the-day-benny-bares-itWTOPhttp://www.wtop.com/?sid=1662443&nid=25DC Sports Boghttp://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/05/barra_brava_represent_at_chiva.htmlVideoPicture GalleryIn the NewsCONTACTNadine Namoff

Email: nnamoff_coutureforacuredc.com

Makeda Saggau-Sackey

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Dannia Hakki, Moki Media

Email: dannia.hakki_mokimedia.com

Claudia Bahar, LLS Inquiries

Email: claudia.bahar_lls.org