Although she is still undergoing treatment for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, Campanelli wanted to take part in the fundraiser to show others that cancer is not a death sentence, she said.
The event showcased about 18 women, which included cancer survivors, hospital staff and employees from Vons, one of the supporters of the fundraiser.
"We really wanted to do something fun," said Melina Thorpe, director of cancer services. "Cancer touches everybody's life. Events like this just raise awareness."
Proceeds will help fund the expansion of the center's infusion services, Thorpe said.
On Sunday, as attendees participated in a silent auction and ate lunch, models prepared for the fashion show. They wore dresses provided by clothing companies and stores.
Sara Kim, a radiation oncologist at Glendale Adventist, practiced her walk in the dressing room before the show. She wore a custom-made beige silk chiffon dress with a beaded bustier.
Glendale-based Anahis Couture provided the gown.
"It's a fantastic way to raise awareness for screening for women's cancers," Kim said. "And raising money to provide services."
The goal is to raise about $20,000, said Alicia Gonzalez, a spokesperson for Glendale Adventist Medical Center.
Glendale resident and Vons employee Linda Parrott also took part in the fashion show.
It was the first time that Parrott modeled clothes for a good cause. She took the opportunity to do her part for all the cancer patients and her mother, who has lung cancer, she said.
"We need to find a cure for cancer," Parrott said.
One of the youngest models to participate in the fashion show was 9-year-old Kai Bey.
