Living in Color | Chicago

Save the Date for 2026!

Date: TBD – Fall 2026
Location: Chicago, IL

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 PCMA Foundation Fashion Show: Living in Color at Navy Pier. Your energy, creativity, and support made it an unforgettable celebration of fashion, community, and philanthropy.

We’re already planning something even more vibrant for 2026 — and we can’t wait to share what’s next.

Stay tuned for the official date announcement and details coming soon!

Until then, enjoy revisiting the incredible local designers, sponsors, and models who brought the 2025 runway to life.

GMC Bowl Bash 2025

WHEN: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
VENUE: 10pin Bowling Lounge
330 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654

BOWLING TICKETS

Meet the 2025 Models

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Joy Cmiel

How do you live in color?

I allow myself to be radically curious about people places and things. This helps me to expand my horizons and see the many hues of this world.

Dawn Amaskane

How do you live in color?

I live in color by living my best life by embracing a season of ‘yes’. Welcoming new experiences, being curious and adding fun into the daily routine.

Jen Brydges

How do you live in color?

Living life in color means owning who I am, embracing change and growth with courage, and finding joy in both the big and small moments. It’s about empowering those around me, imagining what’s possible, and choosing to live each day with purpose and authenticity.

Kennedy Brydges

How do you live in color?

I live life in color by never being afraid to be myself. I am smart, I am brave, and I am amazing. I embrace every part of me—and I help others feel like they can shine too.

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Lauren Krauth

How do you live in color?

To me, living in color means being my authentic, unfiltered self, saying yes to new opportunities, and learning & discovering new things.

Jamie Martin

How do you live in color?

Living life in color to me, means embracing every shade, whether that is singing loudly in the car with my girls, pounding my fourth coffee before a meeting, or laughing at the unexpected, it’s about adventure and finding the joy!

Angela Jonker

How do you live in color?

Living in color means filling life with experiences that feel vibrant and memorable: exploring new places, savoring traditions with my family, and leaning into the seasons I love most.

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Lisa Wielebnicki

How do you live in color?

I live in color by embracing life fully and unapologetically. Each day, trying to show up with energy, speaking my truth, and not holding back who I am. It’s choosing to see life as vibrant and full of possibilities rather than dull or limited. To live in color is to go after experiences, connections, and opportunities with passion, it’s about being bold, authentic, and being where my feet are in each moment.

Christina Weres

How do you live in color?

I live in color by trying new things and enjoying the details that make each day different. It’s about keeping life interesting and getting out of your comfort zone.

Anthony Maggiore

How do you live in color?

I live in color by always trying to bring color to the lives of the people around me. I want my presence to bring a smile to your face, because I’m entering the room with joy and positivity.

Kevin Kirberg

How do you live in color?

To me, living life in color mean seeing the uniqueness in each individual and opportunity. It helps to remind me that everyone and every event in my life provides time to learn and grow and helps keep me seeing the positives in life.

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Kelsey Friedman

How do you live in color?

Through creativity, spontaneity, and saying yes to what excites me.

Leah Johnson

How do you live in color?

I live in color by choosing curiosity, because life is meant to surprise you.

Colleen Donohoe

How do you live in color?

Living in color means I don’t pretend things are simpler than they are. I stay curious, look closer, and leave room for complexity. Life’s more interesting when you’re not trying to force everything into neat categories.

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Sonal Sullivan

How do you live in color?

I live in color by bringing energy and connection into everything I do. I’m outgoing and love engaging with people, which adds vibrancy to my daily life. My friendly and personable nature allows me to create meaningful connections, while my intuition helps me see beyond the surface and appreciate different perspectives. To me, living in color means embracing life fully, connecting with others authentically, and finding joy in both big moments and small details.

Jamie Farrell

How do you live in color?

To me, living in color means being open to new opportunities and choosing gratitude and kindness, even when things aren’t perfect. Welcoming people as they are and celebrating diversity – every person has a different story, background, and perspective that can enrich my own experience.

Deidra Eberle

How do you live in color?

I live in color by approaching life with energy and purpose and by embracing vibrancy in every part of life. I see beauty in the small details, seek joy in the unexpected, and find brightness even within life’s challenges. Living in color means to fully experience the world around me with confidence and intention – to lead and live in a bright way that leaves a lasting impact.

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Sarah Lane

How do you live in color?

To live in color is to show up fully—with kindness in my heart, compassion in my actions, and respect in every relationship. My family inspires me to lead with love and create spaces where others feel seen, valued, and supported.

Colleen Bagnasco

How do you live in color?

Living in color refers to combining purpose with action and expressing ideas openly. It involves approaching each day as an opportunity to contribute, whether through innovation, supporting others’ development, or making a positive difference in the community.

Erin Cannon

How do you live in color?

To me, living in color means embracing change and welcoming new experiences with an open heart and mind. It’s about stepping out of my comfort zone and letting go of the fear that often keeps life muted and predictable. When I live in color, I allow myself to grow through unfamiliar moments, to see the beauty in uncertainty, and to find meaning in the unexpected. It means saying yes more often — to new people, places, ideas, and challenges — knowing that each one adds a unique shade to the canvas of my life.

Brought to you by Visit Indy

Kevin Brown

How do you live in color?

Living in color means embracing life fully and authentically. It’s about not being afraid to stand out—with courage and compassion. It’s choosing to live boldly and unapologetically my true self!

Amy Cacich

How do you live in color?

Personally, living in color means living a full and vibrant life. It means putting energy into doing my best, pursuing things I’m excited about, and being wise about who and what I give my time to. To me, having a colorful life doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m always on the go or even leaving my house, but doing what fills my soul. I can feel just as fulfilled reading a good book with a hot cup of coffee as I do taking a trip!

Marisa Villalba

How do you live in color?

With lots of laughter it keeps me grounded!

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Matt Brolley

How do you live in color?

I live in color by approaching every opportunity in life with an intention to have fun and to enjoy it! Life is too short to live in black and white, why not try to make things more memorable?

Jackie Bellan

How do you live in color?

To me, living in color means leaning into possibility. I live in color by embracing challenges as opportunities, celebrating the people around me, and choosing to see the bright side even when things get tough. It’s about living boldly, with gratitude and purpose.

Rachel Agustin

How do you live in color?

I think I live in color by trying to be as vibrant as I can be. I always strive to radiate happiness and a sense of welcoming. I tend to be a “gather” and like to bring people together. I get my energy from the bright warm colors around me.

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Gregg Lapin

How do you live in color?

To me, it means to embrace fully all the joys that life has to offer – good food, great travel, the best of friends, and an ice-cold vodka martini.

Kourtney Sproat

How do you live in color?

To me, it means adding style to the ordinary and always saying yes to a little adventure.

Eric Sanders

How do you live in color?

To me, living life in color means embracing every shade of humanity and experience without limitation. It’s choosing to see people in their full light—not just in black and white—while discovering something new and beautiful in each day. Living in color is about walking boldly, being open to adventure, and celebrating the differences that make our world vibrant.

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Lane Velayo

How do you live in color?

To me, living in color means warmth and hospitality. It means spending time with those you love to be around and sharing great experiences together.

Bob Moore

How do you live in color?

Living in color means showing up fully—embracing every shade of life with authenticity, purpose, and joy—surround by people who challenge and inspire me to break free from grayscale expectations and live brighter.

Jennifer Romine

How do you live in color?

To me, it means being open to trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone every now and then. Trying new foods, cultures, experiences and to live with joy and adventure.

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Shannon Cavanaugh

How do you live in color?

I live in color by thinking freely.

Shaun Pirrera

How do you live in color?

To me, it is simply being my 100% authentic self, being kind to others and not worrying about what others think about me.

Lori Granich

How do you live in color?

To me, living in color means showing up fully as myself, with confidence, energy, and authenticity. Style and presentation have always been an important part of my personal brand, and I see them as a way to express creativity and professionalism while making a lasting impression.

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Meaghan Stallkamp

How do you live in color?

I live in color by stepping out of the “grayscale” routines. I try to notice the beauty in the mundane, take risks and explore new places with my family and friends.

Jose Segarra

How do you live in color?

To live in color is to embrace every moment and live authentically, with openness and the diversity.

Benjamin Rabe

How do you live in color?

To me, living in color means stepping into the second half of life with open eyes and an open heart. It’s about rediscovering who I am, not who I was expected to be. Every day is a chance to paint with bold strokes — to laugh louder, love deeper, and live freer.

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Phillip Ridley

How do you live in color?

To “live in color” is a metaphor for experiencing a vibrant, passionate, and exciting life, as opposed to one lived in “black and white.” It means embracing all of life’s experiences—the beautiful and the challenging with courage, authenticity, and a focus on joy.

Courtney Toms Morgan

How do you live in color?

For me, living in color is showing up as your truest self…embracing your quirks, passions and what makes you unique instead of being who someone else things you should be.

Aleta D. Harris-Finley

How do you live in color?

I live my life in color by being a leader that I want to follow. This means I want to be an example of a person who has integrity, one who is bold to do the unknown and humble to know I didn’t do it by myself. Living my life in color is not letting others or circumstances stop me from living and pursuing my biggest and boldest dreams.

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Kristi Casale

How do you live in color?

I live in color by embracing life with joy and gratitude. My kids are my brightest shades, reminding me to laugh, stay curious, and see the world with fresh eyes. My work gives me purpose and passion, while life’s little moments like family dinners, work wins, and quiet reflections, which I rarely get with two boys, make everything truly vibrant.

Jody Egel

How do you live in color?

To me, living in color means embracing change and welcoming new experiences with an open heart and mind. It’s about stepping out of my comfort zone and letting go of the fear that often keeps life muted and predictable. When I live in color, I allow myself to grow through unfamiliar moments, to see the beauty in uncertainty, and to find meaning in the unexpected. It means saying yes more often — to new people, places, ideas, and challenges — knowing that each one adds a unique shade to the canvas of my life.

Ricky Hopkins

How do you live in color?

He lives life in a jazzy kind of way, like a piano melody flowing through every moment with rhythm, grace, and joy. Stress doesn’t stand a chance against his groove. His colors are bold, his spirit even brighter. He’s studied the art of expression, loves the charm of Paris, and carries kindness wherever he goes. A pianist, a dreamer, and a true gentleman, and through it all, he never forgets the woman who taught him how to shine — his mama. He doesn’t just wear color, he lives in it.

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Jerry Murphy

How do you live in color?

I live in color by embracing every chance to celebrate whether it’s hosting friends or traveling somewhere new. For me, joy isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you create.

Cory Fransway

How do you live in color?

As a young person, I saw everything in black and white. My world has since been infused with vivid colors as I explored new places and met people all over the world. They introduced me to their own vibrant cultures and beautiful expressions. I’ve become more of myself, more human, through shared experiences of food, music, art, sport, spirituality, and philosophy.

Chirag Patel

How do you live in color?

Living life in color means embracing diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives to enrich your own story and never settling for a life lived only in black and white.

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Stacy Van De Velde

How do you live in color?

Living life in color means truly seeing the beauty right in front of me. After serious postpartum complications, I’ve learned how precious each day is—and how easily they can blur into gray. For me, living in color is slowing down, putting down my phone, stepping away from the noise and giving my full attention to my family. It’s being present for the giggles, the messes, the quiet snuggles—the ordinary miracles that make life vibrant. Those are the colors I want my life to be painted with.