April 22, 2008 Atlanta, Ga - The Show Me the Way Foundation is pleased to announce Runway Red, the 2nd annual charity fashion gala featuring pint -size socialites, mini-me movers and shakers and their well-known celebrity parental escorts. As the culmination to the foundation's 2008 Red Campaign, the Show Me the Way Foundation transitions making a difference into a family affair by utilizing this initiative as a way to create exposure and raise imperative funding for children infected by or affected with HIV/AIDS. Runway Red takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the America's Mart in downtown Atlanta. Doors open at 5:00pm. Tickets go on sale today.

Set in the beautiful Penthouse Fashion Theater of the America's Mart, upon entry guests will fall down a wonderland rabbit hole into a world of strawberry sherbet red carpets, lollipop partitions, gumdrop lined runways, and licorice VIP ropes complete with stretch luxury school buses parked outside. With former celebrity support including the children/ family of Outkast, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Mayor Shirley Franklin and more - this year's show aims to unite some of the most recognized faces and influential members of society to rally support in fighting an epidemic that effects millions of people every day.Statistics show that Georgia is the ninth state in pediatric AIDS cases in the U.S with the fifth highest rate of AIDS cases per 100,000 population for cases reported in 2001.Out of over 500 AIDS organizations in Georgia, there are only 13 that focus on children with HIV/AIDS. "Foundations such as Show Me the Way are unique and special because a cumulative total of 14 million children in the world have lost their mothers or both parents to AIDS (UNAIDS) and we focus many of our efforts on serving this specific demographic.", stated SMTWF president/founder Tashawnya Menefee.

Runway RED will be as entertaining as informing as guest will enjoy learning about the sole purpose of Campaign RED while viewing exclusive fall and winter Back to School collections from Macy's and high-end fashion designers from all over the world including:Jack & Jill, Sean John for Kids, Rock and Republic, Lil Miss Muffet, Burberry for Kids, Paige Denim, Tommy Hilfiger, and Bo Peep Kids.

Join the Show Me the Way Foundation for Runway Red, Saturday, July 26th at the America's Mart and help make a difference. Special thanks to this year's top tier sponsrs - Macy's, V-103, and Jezebel Magazine. Tickets go on sale today at www.ShowMeTheWayFoundation.org - click on Runway Red.

About Show Me the Way Foundation: Show Me the Way Foundation (SMTWF) is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring and positive group activities for youth infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS and other terminal health issues. Our goal is to instill confidence, perseverance, leadership, and practical knowledge by uplifting spirits and providing positive guidance and advice to the youth served by our foundation.

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