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and can change without warning, making 
connection and understanding important. 
Through its services – including Assistive 
Technology, Transportation, Emergency 
Assistance, Homecare Assistance, Healthcare 
Assistance, Computer, and Cooling Programs 
– MS Focus strives to meet the critical needs 
of persons living with MS. Our sponsors 
Novartis, Genentech, EMD Serono, Sanofi, 
Chase Compensation, Or HaLev, Memorial 
Neuroscience Institute, TG Therapeutics, 
Baggett Law Firm, Your Eye Specialists, Sage 
Law Offices, Florida Power and Light, the 
University of Miami Neuroscience Department, 
Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A., Biogen, QuickRx, 
Polar Products, Chazin, and Gallagher, help 
make this work possible year-round and were 
instrumental in bringing this event to life. 
Guests participated in a live auction, 
conducted by Neil and Trisha Saffer of  
Saffer & Company Auctioneers. Featuring 
items were from A Spring of Hope, High  
Falutin’ Furry Babies, Diamonds Direct, A 
Touch of Spain & More, and the Red Meat 
Lovers Club. A silent auction included more 
than 50 items, many from local artists and 
businesses, including artwork created by 
some of the models.
 
The men of the runway show, wore adaptive 
apparel by Magna-Ready, which replaces  
buttons and zippers with hidden magnetic  
closures, perfect for people with dexterity  
challenges. Their walk brought laughs as they 
showed off the ease of Magna-Ready apparel. 
The women were outfitted with stylish  
canes from Fashionable Canes, featuring  
different bases for added stability and flair. 
The woment wore couture pieces by Project 
Runway designer Nancy Volpe Beringer. Volpe 
Beringer worked closely with each model to 
select looks from The Vault by Volpe Beringer, 
her collection of sustainable luxury designer 
clothing.  
You can still help make a difference in the 
lives of people living with MS. Gifts of any 
size 
have 
a 
real 
effect. 
Donate 
at 
 
givebutter.com/c/Fashion2025. 
Mark your calendars for the next event: Nov. 7 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach 
Resort. If you’d like to get involved or volunteer, reach out to Michele Austin, Development 
Coordinator, at michele@msfocus.org. 

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