Amanda June Marshal believes in turning her talents to her interests.

When her friend Carolina McGuire was diagnosed with cancer, Marshal developed an interest in treatments for the disease.

The two-time UWindsor grad (BA 2010, B.Ed 2011) has pulled together the Couture for Cancer Gala and Fashion Show to benefit Transition to Betterness and McGuire’s family.

Set for Friday, December 16, the event will feature Marshal’s drama school classmates as models for local designers, including Cardigan Kid, Maddox Watches, Dilly Daisy, Ana Stulic and Rock the Cause. Guersts will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

It all gets underway at 7 p.m. at the Loft nightclub, 20 Chatham Street East. Tickets are $15, available at Dr. Disc, 471 Ouellette Avenue, or e-mail amandajunemarshall@gmail.com.