Sue Myers, left, and Vera Nail were among nearly 500 participants in the YMCA event.

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More than 600 people turned out on Feb. 11 to support the fourth annual Möda/Provocateur Fashion Show, an evening of style, fashion and entertainment.

Host Chuck George, chief meteorologist on KOLD-TV's "News 13," emceed the event, which was organized by Tucson salons Avalon for Hair, Skin & Nails; Toni & Guy Hairdressing; Ric Erickson Studio; Yen Salon Spa; and Perceptions Salon Spa.

Each salon worked with one or more boutiques in the Tucson area, presenting a steady stream of models showing the latest hairstyles, makeup, designer wear and dance moves.

Participating boutiques were Pour Moi, Via Montenapoleone, Parachute, Loop, Buffalo Exchange, L.A. Image, My Closet and Kanella's.

As a special treat, the evening included an appearance by the Hollywood Graffiti Gown and its designers, Jerry Skeels and Randy McLaughlin. This work of art was a striking floor-length couture gown of German black velvet with more than 450 signatures of female celebrities and leaders hand-beaded in platinum beads, bugle beads, Rochelle beads and Swarovski crystal stones to show support for the fight against AIDS.

The signatures included those of Katharine Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Bette Davis, Whoopi Goldberg and Mother Teresa. The purpose of the gown is to raise awareness about AIDS and the human immunodeficiency virus in communities around the world.

Guests included Pam Meichel, Kristin Almquist, Cynthia McFarlin; Steve Quinlan and Randy Soderstrom.

More than $33,000 was raised. Proceeds benefit the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.

The third annual Lighthouse/City 5K Run/Walk and SilverSneakers 2-Mile Fun Walk drew nearly 500 runners and walkers on Feb. 18 at McCormick Park.

More than $22,000 was raised for the YMCA's Changing Lives Campaign, geared toward funding scholarships for local youths and families. Musical entertainment was provided by 97.5 FM, the St. Gregory High School Band and the Tucson Taiko Kyokai drumming group.

First place in the men's 5K went to Mike Salkowski, while the top male masters award went to Frank Reynolds.

Top female honors went to Paula Morrison, and the top female masters award went to Suzanne Hensel.

Among many local businesses that helped make the event a success were Desert Diamond Casino, BHP Copper, the Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, Cigna, Secure Horizons by United Healthcare and Tucson Mountain Coffee Roasters. Among the many businesses that made in-kind donations were Brook Sports, The Water Street Station, Chuy's and Trader Joe's.

Others who helped make the event possible were volunteer race director Jennifer McLean; YMCA board members Jennifer Lyons, J.C. Flowers and Mike Gibbons; and Executive Director Noni O'Sullivan.

Participants included Sebastian Blax; Ochoa Ruben; Dave Powell and his daughter, Kristin; Rebecca Knope; Jim Schaak; Alicia Burd; Sue Myers; and Vera Nail.