Summer 2026

220 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ ACS Monterey Fashion Show Linda Ausonio, Nancy Ausonio, Norma Ruiz Photos by Kelli Uldall T he American Cancer Society hosted the 32nd Monterey Fashion Show, bringing together the community for an inspiring afternoon to raise criti- cal funds to support lifesaving research and patient services. Held at the Inn at Spanish Bay, the cancer patients and survivors walked the runway surrounded by a sold-out crowd. Additionally, ACS presented Butch Lindley with the 2026 Shirley Lavorato Award to recognize years of support. Jennifer Carr, Cindy Alexander Adriana, Addison Joy, and David McWherter Jessica Valero, Anthony Duenas, Thelma Baker Nikki Kendall, Kristin Gardoni, Heidi Silva Dalia Brown, Christopher Schnabel, Nancy Scheid Emily Gonzalez, Jennifer Ferguson, Melissa Gross Judy & Gary Andreasian, Diane Pemberton Donna Sharp, Janice Caprara, David O'Neil, Karen Fanoe Karina Rusk, Lesley Borman, Claudia Otero, Nancy Valdez Laura Berryessa, Shari Caraccioli, Teri Silva, Michelle Story Kay Eggers, Steve Church Daniel Widner, Leah Malfatti, Julia Gray, Julie Stanley, Corey Goodale Butch & Vivian Lindley Photos: Richard Green