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A night of high fashion in Sarasota has been planned to raise much-needed funds for Parkinson disease programs and research on the Suncoast: Sarasota-based Neuro Challenge Foundation will host the fifth annual Cause 4 Fashion gala at Michael's on East on Thursday, March 20, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., the Foundation has announced. All of the models in the show will be Parkinson patients or their caregivers, family members or friends, a news release points out. Proceeds will benefit Parkinson's disease programs and research in both Sarasota and Manatee coun- ties, the release adds. An estimated 15,000 people are coping with Parkinson's disease in the two-county area, the release notes. "Neuro Challenge Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers through service, education and research," the release continues. "Neuro Challenge offers one-on-one advice with skilled professionals, workshops, seminars and the largest and most respected annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium in Florida, co-sponsored by the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System," the release adds. The Cause 4 Fashion event will feature spring lines from Influence, Peace of Cloth, Jackie Z, Elietts on Palm, J. McLaughlin and Martin Freeman, with hair and makeup by Yellow Strawberry, the release says. The event is being chaired by Richard and JJ Williams. Tickets, which are $150, may be purchased by calling Neuro Challenge at 926-6413 or visit- ing neurochallenge.org. A cocktail hour and shopping opportunity will precede "a five star meal and best-of-bou- tiques fashion show," the release continues. This year's "bucket list" live auction during the show will include a private dinner and wine tasting with Michael Klauber, a Kentucky Derby experience with VIP party and grand- stand seating, trips to Alaska and the Isle of Capri, and a James Bond Secret Hideaway tour through Switzerland, Monte Carlo and Venice. NEURO CHALLENGE TO BRING CAUSE 4 FASHION TO MICHAEL'S ON EAST The Sarasota News Leader No - Nonsense Reporting Sarasota News Leader March 7, 2014 Page 95