Wine Women & Shoes 2026 Raises $568,000 to Support Naples Cancer Advisors

Wine Women & Shoes 2026 Raises $568,000 to Support Naples Cancer Advisors;
Sold-Out Event Blends Glamour, Generosity and Community Impact

More than 300 supporters of Naples Cancer Advisors gathered at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club for the third annual Wine Women & Shoes, a sold-out afternoon highlighting fashion, philanthropy and fun.

The fundraising event was a tremendous success, generating $568,000 to support the non-profit organization in its mission of providing no-cost, expert oncology consultations to cancer patients and families throughout Southwest Florida. These vital support services include second opinions, care coordination, referrals, clinical trial navigation, financial navigation and precision oncology services.

“By delivering world-class medical expertise locally, we help to remove barriers to expert cancer care, ensuring that local patients receive lifesaving guidance when its needed most,” said Nikki Audia, Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement for Naples Cancer Advisors. “Together, we are ensuring that hope, expert care and compassionate guidance remain accessible to everyone in our community.”

Presented by Castle Biosciences, Wine Women & Shoes 2026 featured a variety of wine tastings, designer pop-up boutiques, the signature Sole Men ambassadors and an elegant luncheon. Guests also enjoyed a thrilling live auction and a silent auction along with a festive runway show featuring “Nautical Naples,” a Mediterranean-inspired fashion show created by The House of Turk & Turk.

Guests were welcomed with a full red-carpet arrival experience, including paparazzi-style photographers and the Sole Men greeting them with champagne. While on the main red carpet, guests were interviewed by local media personalities, fashion influencers, and community leaders who asked about their shoes, what they were wearing, and whether they were familiar with Naples Cancer Advisors and its mission.

The arrival experience also included a live violinist, a 360-degree photo booth, a vintage Bronco display, and a mobile beauty truck from Project Glamour. Guests also could enjoy a champagne bell experience where they would ring the bell and a white-gloved server would present them with a glass of champagne.

Registration was designed to be seamless and welcoming before guests moved upstairs to explore the beautifully curated Mystery Boxes containing prizes ranging from $50 to more than $1,000 in value.

From there, guests entered the main marketplace area overlooking the bay. The marketplace featured a variety of curated vendors along with several unique experiences, including professional watercolor artists who painted live portraits of guests. Each of the marketplace vendors was strategically selected because they either had a personal connection to cancer, were strong community partners, or both.

At the same time, guests enjoyed wine tastings hosted by Hailstone Vineyards and JC Wines. Also on hand was Sarah Bakx, of Treasury Wine Estates, who was featuring the Drop of Sunshine wine portfolio.

One of the event’s most exciting experiences was the “Keys to the Closet,” a custom-designed luxury closet created in partnership with Clive Daniel Home and Renew You. The closet contained more than $25,000 worth of items, including spa packages, travel experiences, jewelry and luxury goods. Guests could enter for $100 for a chance to win the entire closet.

Another highlight was the Signature Escape experience valued at more than $25,000, including a trip to Tuscany along with a collection of local luxury experiences such as FC Naples games, Country Jam tickets and stays at The Ritz-Carlton. Guests received a bracelet entry for both of these experiences.

The seated luncheon program was elegantly designed with beautifully calligraphed name cards and thoughtfully arranged table settings. Each guest received a highly curated swag bag filled with premium items, including Aroma360 home fragrance, craft cocktail mixers, vodka beverages, gift cards and more.

The program was emceed by award-winning journalist and anchor for Gulf Coast News Peter Busch and included the energetic live auction and powerful storytelling moments, followed by the signature fashion show featuring The House of Turk & Turk. The fashion show was accompanied by breathtaking performances from Spotlight Dance, including two professional ballerinas.

As guests departed, they were treated to thoughtful finishing touches including complimentary flip-flops to replace their high heels, bottled water and a flower truck by Dottie’s Flowers where they could create a fresh bouquet to take home. Each vehicle leaving the event also received Gulfshore Life magazines along with sleeves of golf balls promoting the upcoming “Million Dollar Shot” event on November 14th.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of event sponsors, donors and guests, Naples Cancer Advisors will be able to continue in its mission of providing expert guidance, biomarker testing, and vital support services for cancer patients and their families throughout Southwest Florida completely free of charge.

“Our work is sustained entirely by the generosity of this community, through events like Wine Women & Shoes Naples,” said Lana Uhrig, Executive Director of Naples Cancer Advisors. “Every dollar raised stays here locally and ensures patients can access world-class oncology care without cost or barrier.”

This year’s Wine Women & Shoes sold out in the first week. Event organizers announced that next year’s Wine, Women & Shoes, also to benefit Naples Cancer Advisors, will be on February 20, 2027.

Located at 3201 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 112, Naples Cancer Advisors is committed to building strong relationships within the Naples and Fort Myers medical communities. For additional information on the non-profit organization or to support its mission of providing no-cost comprehensive second opinion consultations, please call 239-846-2273 (CARE) or visit www.NaplesCancerAdvisors.org.