Second Annual Holiday Fashion Show Benefit in New York City

Long Island Exchange columnist Cognac Wellerlane interviews celebrities during a benefit for kidney transplant awareness.

2011-12-23

COPIAGUE, NY, December 23, 2011 (Press-News.org) Long Island Exchange columnist Cognac Wellerlane interviews celebrities during a benefit for kidney transplant awareness.

On Tuesday December 6th an organization called the Flood Sisters hosted an annual Holiday Fashion Show Benefit to support their national kidney foundation. The organization, started by three sisters, is designed to support those willing to donate kidneys as well as those awaiting transplants. They believe that no one should have to suffer through painful treatments while waiting for an expendable organ.

The event was held at the Scandinavia House in New York City and included a cocktail reception. In addition to the fashion show, a silent auction was held while celebrity and guest speakers discussed the benefits of the charity. Entertainment was provided by comedian Lynne Koplitz, who will appear alongside Joan Rivers in a reality show airing Thursday, January 12th.

The Michael Kors Spring 2011 collection was among the long list of donors and celebrity supporters. As noted by Long Island Exchange columnist Cognac Wellerlane, MTV filmed the benefit for the television production "MADE." The national exposure will help the Flood Sisters' cause gain awareness and promote living donations.

"We only need one, we only need one to live," said Cynthia Flood, one of the three founding sisters, during her interview with Wellerlane. Wellerlane interviewed Flood about her life's work and involvement in the charity.

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