Ducks Strut the Runway for 14th Annual Lady Ducks Fashion Show

Back in person for the first time since 2019, the 14th annual Lady Ducks Fashion Show benefiting CHOC Children's was held earlier this week at Ancillary Studios at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

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Part of an ongoing partnership between CHOC, the Lady Ducks and the Anaheim Ducks Foundation, funds raised from the evening affair will be added to the more than $1.8 million raised since the event's inception and will go to support CHOC's KidsCARE (Clinical Care, Advancement, Research, Education) program, where financial support will be directed to the hospital's greatest needs.
This year's fan-favorite event was co-chaired by Jasmine Fowler, wife of Ducks alternate captain Cam Fowler; Alexa Gibson, wife of Ducks goaltender John Gibson; Ingrid Kavelaars, wife of Ducks head coach Dallas Eakins; and Deanna Shattenkirk, wife of Ducks defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk.

"We're so excited to be raising funds for CHOC and the important services the hospital provides for our community," said Fowler to those in attendance. "This event is so important to the Lady Ducks because it represents all of us ladies from past, present and future and our ability to give back to the community that has become our home away from home. We've raised over $1.8 million over the last 13 years of this event, and we can't wait to add to that total this evening."
Guests were welcomed by a champagne reception and a silent auction, where luxury items such as beauty packages, dining experiences and signed Ducks and NHL memorabilia were available to the highest bidder.
Co-hosted by Anaheim Ducks television host Kent French and rinkside reporter Aly Lozoff, the evening began with a professional runway show featuring several pieces from the Ted Baker London 2023 spring and summer collection.
French then served as auctioneer for the event's live auction which included a number of unique experiences such as a day of golf with Fowler and Shattenkirk, a gaming party with Ducks forwards Troy Terry, Isac Lundestrom and Jakob Silfverberg, and a road trip to Seattle to watch the Ducks take on the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.
CHOC pediatric cardiologist Dr. Gira Morchi shared that congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the number one birth defect worldwide. It is estimated that one in every 100 children is born with a CHD, and it remains the most common cause of infant death, emphasizing the importance of the care that CHOC provides to families in the community.
"As a CHOC physician and a defender of childhood, it is my mission every day to nurture and protect the health of children, to not just treat the disease, but allow every patient to live up to their potential and be who they want to be," Dr. Morchi said.

The highlight of the evening was seeing several CHOC Ambassadors and their siblings strut their stuff on the runway outfitted in the latest spring trends from Bloomingdale's. These brave young warriors were accompanied by several Ducks players and their significant others dressed in Ted Baker London, while French and Lozoff shared how CHOC's medical care has impacted each of the patients and their families.
Among those on the catwalk was the 2023 Anaheim Ducks 21st Duck honoree, 11-year old Ethan Baroldi. Diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Stenosis when he was younger, Baroldi is thankful for all CHOC has done to help him overcome the blood clotting disorder. The Jr. Ducks player was thrilled to see CHOC and the Ducks join forces to help kids like himself.
"I'm so thankful for CHOC," Baroldi said. "They definitely helped me. And an organization that is my favorite hockey team coming together with one of my favorite hospitals, it's so great," Baroldi said.
Baroldi walked the runway with Ducks forward Trevor Zegras, who was honored to join this year's 21st Duck in support of a great cause.
"I think Ethan brings almost more energy than I do, so it was pretty easy being the sidekick for a little bit," Zegras said. "But again, it feels good to give back, and it's such an honor to be part of this team. This is a great group of guys that I feel are so selfless."
Ducks forward Troy Terry and his wife Dani walked with Baroldi's older sister Ella. With their own first child due this summer, Terry has an even deeper appreciation for CHOC and the impact the hospital's medical care has on the community.
"Of all the things that we're involved in, I think CHOC is number one on my list," Terry said. "Visiting there really gives you a new outlook on life, especially when you're in the grind of the season. Meeting some of these kids really re-centers you as a person."
At the conclusion of the fashion show, guests were treated to an after party with music, food and the chance to purchase wine bottles signed by select Ducks players.
Proceeds from the evening will be used to support the many critical services that CHOC provides to children and families in need of care, ranging from new specialized equipment and technologies to arts and crafts activities for the kids during their stay - all with the goal of defending the magic of childhood.
"Whether it's playing duck-duck-goose or being the 21st Duck, I want our kids to have every opportunity," Dr. Morchi said. "Your support helps fulfill this mission, going towards the development of our new programs and initiatives. Your generosity brings healing and health to our young patients and gets them back to being kids again."
For more information on CHOC Children's, visit
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