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OHM Charity Fashion Show

OHM Charity Fashion show is an annual student-run fashion show at Western University. Including well rehearsed dance numbers and fashionable model scenes featuring student creations, this multimedia show includes heavy student involvement on the runway and behind the scenes. All money raised through ticket sales and sponsorship packages is donated to the Canadian Cancer Society to aid cancer research.

Background:

Founded in 2002 by fourth year Western University students Natalie Cole and Missy Stein, the production began as a small show and took years to irrupt. Both fine arts students, Cole and Missy were seeking opportunity to put their skills to use. The two gained the support of their peers and after two short summer months, decided that in their final year of university they would create the show.

With 40 participants (including committee members), the show was centered around model scenes, showcasing only student-designed looks. The dance aspect began as an intermission entertainment scene and only in 2005 did choreography fully become integrated into the production. Since its inception, the show has grown immensely and now features ten model scenes and twelve dance numbers from start to finish.

Although none of its original producers had close ties to cancer research, the two saw the show as an opportunity to raise funds as well as awareness. With a location at St. George in London ON, producers annually build a bond with the staff at the office. The Canadian Cancer Society continues to reserve tickets to each show and supports the student’s efforts to fundraise.

The Canadian Cancer Society:

Established in 1938, Than Canadian Cancer Society is a national charity organization raising funds for both cancer patients and research. This community-based organization not only helps cancer patients and families with the physical hardships of undergoing treatments, but as well helps to enhance the quality of life, emotionally, during the cancer period.

In 2002 the show earned over $1,300 and has since earned nearly $11,000 annually towards the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Name Behind the Show:

Although many suspect, the word “OHM” in “OHM Charity Fashion Show” is not an abbreviation. In fact, the creators of the show decided the name should reflect the relaxation of watching the production. Differing for the scientific term "Ohm," the show is named after a popular symbol of relaxation. The Hindu symbol of "Om" represents internal spiritual excellence for the individual. The divine energy from the symbol brings about eternal relaxation for the soul and comfort from within. Because the show is a Western University production, the concept is that the show allows students to escape from work and indulge in fun and exciting entertainment, which ultimately calms the body of stresses. The show does not, however, incorporate the symbol in their logo.

Education:

Although centered on dance talent and fashion, OHM Charity Fashion Show has a large focus on education. Each show has either a speaker or video integrated in the show that educates the audience on topics such as cancer cells, research facilities and cancer patient awareness. It is common for the show to welcome scientists specializing in cancer research, who provide a short speech/lesson on their work/data.

As the years have progressed, the show has introduced Canadian Cancer Society representatives and even cancer patient testimonies. The information provided at the production is meant to be informative and uplifting. Survivor testimonies stand to create a connection with the audience and further provide motivation to donate and support the organization.

Since 2011, the show has integrated more media into the show and includes video testimonies playing throughout the production. This is meant to break up the show and gives students personally affected by this disease to speak amongst their peers.

Themes:

The themes are what create buzz and media recognition from the shows and are an important factor in the production raising funds.

The central theme around the production changes from year to year. “Chaos to Couture” was one of OHM Charity Fashion Show’s largest productions featuring 12 model scenes and dance numbers from This is London dance squad. The show featured couture clothing hanging from the wall, with graffiti making the clothing look for grunge and chaotic.

Another well-known theme throughout the production’s history was Fashion Throughout the Decades in 2008. Each scene incorporated looks from different decades starting from the 1950’s. This production included the most student-designed scenes and showcased the work of cancer survivor and producer, Ricky Jameson.