NWHH Celebrates 25 Years with Record-Breaking Life in Color: Summer Brunch, Auction & Fashion Show

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, Northwest Hope & Healing proudly marked its 25th anniversary with the largest Life in Color: Summer Brunch, Auction & Fashion Show in the organization’s history. Together, our community raised a record-breaking $515,000 in support of breast and gynecologic cancer patients in the Seattle area.

This year’s celebration brought together a record number of attendees who gathered to honor the strength and resilience of our survivor models. The 2025 runway featured an inspiring group of women, including: Natasha Bazhanov, Sarah Greene, Heidi Johnson, Vatsana Chansomphou, Sue Chanthavong, Caroline Hughes, Ellie Hathaway, Debby Long, Tricia Thomson, GG Haight, and Kara Terek.

Adding to the excitement, reunion models from the past 25 years returned to the stage, making this milestone year especially meaningful.

Guests enjoyed a lively auction led by the always dynamic Matt Lorch, while Christine DeCastro shined as event emcee and Katie Duke brought energy and warmth as the fashion show emcee. Together, they helped create an afternoon full of celebration, generosity, and hope.

None of this would have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and every attendee who gave from the heart. Because of you, NWHH can continue providing immediate financial assistance and compassionate care to women in our community who are navigating breast and gynecologic cancer.

As we celebrate 25 years of hope and healing, we are deeply grateful for the community that makes this work possible—and we look forward to the next 25 years of impact together.