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My friends and family know that I had breast cancer many years ago, but what they don't know are the details. As I celebrate my 80th year on this earth, it's important to me to give back to other women facing the same terrifying situation.

I was only 57 years old when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had no family history, so to say I was shocked is an understatement. I was successfully treated with lumpectomy surgery and radiation, and continued on with my life.

But then 10 years later -- almost to the day of the first time -- I was diagnosed for the second time, in the other breast. This was not a recurrence -- it was a brand new, primary cancer. Again, I was successfully treated with lumpectomy surgery and radiation.

I have never been in a fashion show before. One of my daughters-in-law connected me with Runway to the Cure, and I agreed to model.

I'm surrounded by the love and support of my husband, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. I want other women to see me and know they will have a full and vibrant life.

**I'm asking for your support of me and this fundraiser. Any amount that you can give will go a long way to delivering vital treatment and research for a cure. And remember -- your donation is tax deductible!**

Here is more information about the event and where the precious funds go to:

Each year, Reston Runway to the Cure, Inc., (www.runwaytothecure.org) with founding sponsors Scout & Molly’s Boutique, Hyatt Regency Reston, and BXP, dedicates the proceeds from its runway show to both 1) a national organization conducting research to end breast cancer and 2) grants to 501(c)(3) community-based breast cancer non-profit organizations in the local Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.

Local retailers provide the outfits, jewelry, and accessories that the models wear in the show, while others donate hair styling and makeup. Like me, all of the models in the show are former or current breast cancer warriors.

This year the donations go to:

- HealthWorks for Northern Virginia - they provides compassionate, comprehensive care, offering vital services including mammograms and ultrasounds to patients who might not otherwise be able to afford them.

- The Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research. With over 70 experts, the center focuses on prevention, treatment, and genetic research.

***Please support me and donate any amount you can -- and remember it's tax deductible!**

Tracy E gave ^$77

Oct 12, 2025

From Mary and Debbie

Anonymous gave ^$21

Oct 6, 2025

RANDALL J gave ^$512

Oct 4, 2025

To the strongest (and funniest) person I know. From, Neo

Anonymous gave ^$25

Oct 4, 2025

Mortice J gave ^$21

Oct 2, 2025

Much success on your runway debut!

Ellen J gave ^$51

Sep 30, 2025

Marcus J gave ^$51

Sep 30, 2025

Tommie & Sharon G gave ^$103

Sep 29, 2025

Best wishes for a successful Event.

Julia J gave ^$26

Sep 27, 2025

Jasmine K gave ^$51

Sep 27, 2025

Lauren B gave ^$51

Sep 26, 2025

Hi Eunice, such an important cause. I hope you enjoy the fashion show. It sounds amazing! Can't wait to meet you in person!

Anonymous gave ^$20

Sep 25, 2025

Janice A gave ^$103

Sep 24, 2025

Tracy E gave ^$11

Sep 22, 2025

on behalf of Eunice’s friend Claudette

Amanda M gave ^$103

Sep 16, 2025

Anonymous gave ^$51

Sep 13, 2025

Mollette L gave ^$21

Sep 9, 2025

Clark J gave ^$10

Sep 9, 2025

Enrique A gave ^$103

Sep 9, 2025

Susan D gave ^$103

Sep 6, 2025

Luke B gave ^$51

Aug 30, 2025

Love you E$

Anonymous gave ^$21

Aug 29, 2025

Vincent W gave ^$103

Aug 24, 2025

Tracy E gave ^$21

Aug 22, 2025

on behalf of Eunice’s neighbor, Tiretha Roane

Laura M gave ^$21

Aug 22, 2025

Bob R gave ^$103

Aug 21, 2025

The Redell / Lowe family is sending you lots of love Eunice. Xo

David E gave ^$51

Aug 21, 2025

Lydia P gave ^$51

Aug 21, 2025

Sister Eunice. To God Be The Glory. I rejoice with you.

Tracy E gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

In memory of my Mom, Sandy Eiler, also a breast cancer warrior. She lived a long and vibrant life and I miss her every day.

Tracy E gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

In honor of my Aunt Ann, who has completed her treatment for breast cancer and regained her health. She is one of the most beautiful woman I have ever known, inside and out.

Clarise S gave ^$51

Aug 20, 2025

Derek E gave ^$104

Aug 20, 2025

Go Eunice Go!!

Michelle J gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Go Momma!!

Leopoldo M gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Jennifer P gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Meghan E gave ^$51

Aug 20, 2025

Reyna B gave ^$21

Aug 20, 2025

Kevin P gave ^$51

Aug 20, 2025

Basil W gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Anonymous gave ^$21

Aug 20, 2025

Anonymous gave ^$51

Aug 20, 2025

Sherry L gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Own the runway Eunice!

SHERRY D gave ^$100

Aug 20, 2025

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Please support me as I raise money for breast cancer treatment and a cure

My friends and family know that I had breast cancer many years ago, but what they don't know are the details. As I celebrate my 80th year on more...

by Eunice Johnson, Richmond, VA

Created August 20, 2025

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My friends and family know that I had breast cancer many years ago, but what they don't know are the details. As I celebrate my 80th year on this earth, it's important to me to give back to other women facing the same terrifying situation.

I was only 57 years old when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had no family history, so to say I was shocked is an understatement. I was successfully treated with lumpectomy surgery and radiation, and continued on with my life.

But then 10 years later -- almost to the day of the first time -- I was diagnosed for the second time, in the other breast. This was not a recurrence -- it was a brand new, primary cancer. Again, I was successfully treated with lumpectomy surgery and radiation.

I have never been in a fashion show before. One of my daughters-in-law connected me with Runway to the Cure, and I agreed to model.

I'm surrounded by the love and support of my husband, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. I want other women to see me and know they will have a full and vibrant life.

**I'm asking for your support of me and this fundraiser. Any amount that you can give will go a long way to delivering vital treatment and research for a cure. And remember -- your donation is tax deductible!**

Here is more information about the event and where the precious funds go to:

Each year, Reston Runway to the Cure, Inc., (www.runwaytothecure.org) with founding sponsors Scout & Molly’s Boutique, Hyatt Regency Reston, and BXP, dedicates the proceeds from its runway show to both 1) a national organization conducting research to end breast cancer and 2) grants to 501(c)(3) community-based breast cancer non-profit organizations in the local Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.

Local retailers provide the outfits, jewelry, and accessories that the models wear in the show, while others donate hair styling and makeup. Like me, all of the models in the show are former or current breast cancer warriors.

This year the donations go to:

- HealthWorks for Northern Virginia - they provides compassionate, comprehensive care, offering vital services including mammograms and ultrasounds to patients who might not otherwise be able to afford them.

- The Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research. With over 70 experts, the center focuses on prevention, treatment, and genetic research.

***Please support me and donate any amount you can -- and remember it's tax deductible!**

Tracy E gave ^$77

Oct 12, 2025

From Mary and Debbie

Anonymous gave ^$21

Oct 6, 2025

RANDALL J gave ^$512

Oct 4, 2025

To the strongest (and funniest) person I know. From, Neo

Anonymous gave ^$25

Oct 4, 2025

Mortice J gave ^$21

Oct 2, 2025

Much success on your runway debut!

Ellen J gave ^$51

Sep 30, 2025

Marcus J gave ^$51

Sep 30, 2025

Tommie & Sharon G gave ^$103

Sep 29, 2025

Best wishes for a successful Event.

Julia J gave ^$26

Sep 27, 2025

Jasmine K gave ^$51

Sep 27, 2025

Lauren B gave ^$51

Sep 26, 2025

Hi Eunice, such an important cause. I hope you enjoy the fashion show. It sounds amazing! Can't wait to meet you in person!

Anonymous gave ^$20

Sep 25, 2025

Janice A gave ^$103

Sep 24, 2025

Tracy E gave ^$11

Sep 22, 2025

on behalf of Eunice’s friend Claudette

Amanda M gave ^$103

Sep 16, 2025

Anonymous gave ^$51

Sep 13, 2025

Mollette L gave ^$21

Sep 9, 2025

Clark J gave ^$10

Sep 9, 2025

Enrique A gave ^$103

Sep 9, 2025

Susan D gave ^$103

Sep 6, 2025

Luke B gave ^$51

Aug 30, 2025

Love you E$

Anonymous gave ^$21

Aug 29, 2025

Vincent W gave ^$103

Aug 24, 2025

Tracy E gave ^$21

Aug 22, 2025

on behalf of Eunice’s neighbor, Tiretha Roane

Laura M gave ^$21

Aug 22, 2025

Bob R gave ^$103

Aug 21, 2025

The Redell / Lowe family is sending you lots of love Eunice. Xo

David E gave ^$51

Aug 21, 2025

Lydia P gave ^$51

Aug 21, 2025

Sister Eunice. To God Be The Glory. I rejoice with you.

Tracy E gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

In memory of my Mom, Sandy Eiler, also a breast cancer warrior. She lived a long and vibrant life and I miss her every day.

Tracy E gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

In honor of my Aunt Ann, who has completed her treatment for breast cancer and regained her health. She is one of the most beautiful woman I have ever known, inside and out.

Clarise S gave ^$51

Aug 20, 2025

Derek E gave ^$104

Aug 20, 2025

Go Eunice Go!!

Michelle J gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Go Momma!!

Leopoldo M gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Jennifer P gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Meghan E gave ^$51

Aug 20, 2025

Reyna B gave ^$21

Aug 20, 2025

Kevin P gave ^$51

Aug 20, 2025

Basil W gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Anonymous gave ^$21

Aug 20, 2025

Anonymous gave ^$51

Aug 20, 2025

Sherry L gave ^$103

Aug 20, 2025

Own the runway Eunice!

SHERRY D gave ^$100

Aug 20, 2025

^$3,103 raised

43 contributors • 51 days left

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Tracy E gave ^$77

Oct 12, 2025

From Mary and Debbie

Anonymous gave ^$21

Oct 6, 2025

RANDALL J gave ^$512

Oct 4, 2025

To the strongest (and funniest) person I know. From, Neo

Anonymous gave ^$25

Oct 4, 2025

Mortice J gave ^$21

Oct 2, 2025

Much success on your runway debut!

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