Butler Enterprises will host Annual Rock the Runway fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida on Nov. 7 – Alachua Chronicle

Press release from Butler Enterprises

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Butler Enterprises is excited to announce the return of Rock the Runway. This annual fundraising event hosted by Butler Enterprises will take place this Thursday, November 7, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Butler Town Center. Over 200 guests will enjoy culinary delights and refreshments from select Butler restaurants. This philanthropic evening will be a night of fun and fashion featuring the latest styles from the Shops at Butler and modeled by local familiar faces of the city of Gainesville. Tickets are still available. All ticket sales and sponsorships go directly to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida located at 2121 SW 16th St., Gainesville, FL 32608.

Tickets are still available here.

Ronald McDonald House is a nonprofit that provides care, comfort, and hugs since 1974 to families seeking medical attention for their children. The local Ronald McDonald House is located on SW 16th Street and accepts donations of time, talent, and treasure year-round.

Rock the Runway 2024 sponsors include Atlantic Southern Paving, The Fletcher Family Companies, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Oelrich Construction, Life Care Medical Transport, Florida Credit Union, and more. The 2024 fashion collection was curated by the current and upcoming trending styles from Anthropologie, Narcissus, J. Crew Factory, Fan Outfitters, REI Co-op, and other Butler shopping destinations. Select outfits will showcase statement jewelry provided by The Village Jeweler and Kendra Scott.

Over 20 male and female models of all ages will Rock the Runway. Anyone may vote online for their favorite model before the event, and guests can also vote during the fashion show this Thursday night. All funds raised by the models go directly to the local Ronald McDonald House.

All guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Ford’s Garage, PF Chang’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Whole Foods Market, and other food sponsors. Select bottles of wine and champagne have been donated by Total Wine. The night’s décor and ambiance will be provided by Keith Watson Events, and WCJB TV20 is the media sponsor of Rock the Runway with TV20 Anchor Kristin Chase as the event’s emcee.