Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Empire Live, 93 North Pearl St, Albany 12207

Event Program

6:00 p.m.: Doors open
7:00 p.m.: Fashion show
8:00 p.m.: Afterparty

Fashion Show Details

Apparel provided by Macy’s
Model hair and makeup provided by Nuance, A Boutique Salon & One Oak Atelier
Music by DJ Reel

We are thrilled to announce the return of our fall fundraiser, Rock Your Style® at Empire Live in Albany! Get ready for a sensational fashion show featuring local “movers and shakers” strutting their stuff on the runway, all in support of the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation and our mission to aid cancer patients. Anticipate an incredible gathering of our NYOH community, cancer survivors, individuals touched by cancer, and local businesses uniting their love for fashion and philanthropy. Prepare to be captivated by an electrifying event that blends style and compassion!

Check out our 2024 Look Book.

This event has passed.  Visit the Rock Your Style® Facebook page for event photos and anticipated updates for 2025.

Additional Guest Details

Fashionable attire recommended
Catering provided by Jackson Soul Catering
Signature Rock Your Style® cocktails
Ages 21+ only

Opportunity to win unique raffle prizes with our exclusive Rock Your Way Raffle and gift cards to area restaurants as part of our popular Dine Around gift card pull.

For questions about Rock Your Style® to support the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, contact: rachel.rupright@usoncology.com

Meet the Rock Your Style® Models

Thank you to each of the following models who collectively raised over $117,000 for the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation.
Congratulations to Dr. Karen Tedesco for being our top model fundraiser and winning the coveted “Golden Hanger” Award!

Nirisa Adams

Reeya Dhinesh

Marlia Fontaine-Weisse

Michelle Golonka

Zoila Jackson

Amy Kellogg

George LaMarche

Nick Maciariello

Connor Preece

Ana Shaello

Dr. Karen Tedesco

Molly Tocin

Quang Tran

Dr. Qin Zen

Marcella Hammer, Mistress of Ceremonies

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Haute Couture Supporter
Trendsetter Supporter

in support of Dr. Karen Tedesco

in support of Connor Preece

in support of Analusette Shaello

in honor of Jill Walsh

in support of Amy Kellogg

in support of George LaMarche

in support of Nirisa Adams

in support of Connor Preece

in support of Dr. Qin Zen

in support of Quang Tran

Luxe Supporter

30 Degrees North

Dr. Nadarajah Balasubramanian, in support of Reeya Dhinesh

BBL Companies

Capital Cardiology Associates, in support of Dr. Karen Tedesco

Dewey’s Martial Arts, in support of Zoila Jackson

Frank Adams Jewelers

The Galesi Group, in support of Connor Preece

Gilead Sciences, Inc., in support of Dr. Karen Tedesco

Bob Kelly, Homestead Funding, in support of Nirisa Adams

Lia Auto Group, in support of Connor Preece

MOSU | Asian BBQ & Hot Pot

Premiere Transportation

Rifenburg Companies

Vogue Supporter

Alaant Workforce Solutions, in support of Nick Maciariello

Anderson, Moschetti, & Taffany PLLC, in support of George LaMarche

Baker Public Relations

Nicholas Baratto, SEFCU Mortgage Services, in support of Nirisa Adams

Bouchey Financial Group, in support of George LaMarche

Capital District Digital

County Waste and Recycling

Curtis Lumber

Edgeco Environmental, in support of Nirisa Adams

Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O’Shea, in support of George LaMarche

John Danforth Company

Key Bank

Christian LaBier, Trustco Bank, in support of Nirisa Adams

Local 81359, in support of Nirisa Adams

Metabolic Fitness, in support of George LaMarche

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Franke Stento Mohan Irwin Group

Millennium Medical Imaging, in support of Dr. Karen Tedesco

Paul & Sabrina Mosseau, in memory of Kristy Clement

Robert Orapello, Esq., in memory of Tricia Dougherty and in support of Nirisa Adams

Michelle Ostrelich & Howard Schlossberg

Prime Companies, in support of Connor Preece

Professional Fire Restoration, in support of George LaMarche

ReadyMix Design + Letterpress, in memory of Joseph and Melody Brennan

Rivers Casino

Superfecta Management, in honor of Cathy Williams

Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs

Wellstream Psychology and The Malatras Family, in support of Amy Kellogg

Additional Business Supporters

677 Prime

ACS Printing

Apple

Bank of America

Bruegger’s Bagels

Empire Live

Eversweet Cookie Studio

Fiden’s Brewing Company

Hannoush Jewelers

The Happie Collective Boutique & Studios

Impact Athletics

Jay Zhang Photography

Joni Richter & One Hope Wines

Krause’s Homemade Candy

More To Life Cleaning Services

Parkwood Wines & Spirits

StretchZone

Superfecta Management

The Ivy Spa

Whole Foods Market

Thank you to our generous restaurant community for donating to our Dine Around gift card pull.

Rock Your Style® Event Committee

Maile Barcelon

Kelsey Irwin

Jenny Malatras

Joni Richter

Rachel Hye Youn Rupright

Josalynn Smith

Larry Treen

Takara Wiles