Heart of the Runway February 11 & 12, 2026
Heart of the Runway After Dark
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 
6:00 – 9:00 PM
The show begins promptly at 7:00 PM
In honor of this special event, Marissa Scott, Honorary Chair, is hosting a beautiful cocktail hour followed by an evening runway show featuring the designer Spring collections of Linda Cunningham and Dillard’s at NFSSE’s Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center.
Cheer on our NFSSE student models as they take the runway, dazzling with style and letting their personalities shine! The fun keeps going after the show ends! Grab your Valentine or Galentines and dance the night away at our Silent Disco.
Heavy hors-d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, created and served by Berry Good Farms Culinary. Beer and wine will also be served.
Venue:
North Florida School of Special Education
The Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center
223 Mill Creek Rd
Jacksonville FL 32211
Parking: Guests will be encouraged to park in the available parking spots on North Florida School of Special Education’s Campus or at the St. Gregorios Orthodox Church directly across the street (220 Mill Creek Rd)
Individual tickets for Heart of the Runway After Dark are available for $50.00 each. Purchase HERE.
You may reserve your sponsorship by purchasing online or by contacting Emily Knight-Smith at eknight-smith@northfloridaschool.org or 904-724-8323, Ext. 1070.
Sponsorship options include:
Heart of the Runway After Dark
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 PM
The show begins promptly at 7:00 PM
In honor of this special event, Marissa Scott, Honorary Chair, is hosting a beautiful cocktail hour followed by an evening runway show featuring the designer Spring collections of Linda Cunningham and Dillard’s at NFSSE’s Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center.
Cheer on our NFSSE student models as they take the runway, dazzling with style and letting their personalities shine! The fun keeps going after the show ends! Grab your Valentine or Galentines and dance the night away at our Silent Disco.
Heavy hors-d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, created and served by Berry Good Farms Culinary. Beer and wine will also be served.
Venue:
North Florida School of Special Education
The Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center
223 Mill Creek Rd
Jacksonville FL 32211
Parking: Guests will be encouraged to park in the available parking spots on North Florida School of Special Education’s Campus or at the St. Gregorios Orthodox Church directly across the street (220 Mill Creek Rd)
Individual tickets for Heart of the Runway After Dark are available for $50.00 each. Purchase HERE.
You may reserve your sponsorship by purchasing online or by contacting Emily Knight-Smith at eknight-smith@northfloridaschool.org or 904-724-8323, Ext. 1070.
- 15 tickets to Heart of the Runway After Dark with priority seating
- Logo/name included in e-blasts promoting the event
- Verbal recognition from the stage at the event
- Recognition in 1 individual social media post, upon request
- 8 tickets to Heart of the Runway After Dark with 2 reserved high–top tables
- Logo/name recognition on event website and program
- Name listed on digital signage at the event
- Recognition in 1 individual social media post, upon request
- 4 tickets to Heart of the Runway After Dark
- Logo/name recognition on event website and program
- Name listed on digital signage at the event
- Shout-out in one group social media post, upon request
- 2 tickets to Heart of the Runway After Dark
- Recognition on event website and program
- Name listed on digital signage at the event
- Shout-out in one group social media post, upon request
Heart of the Runway Luncheon and Fashion Show
Thursday, February 12, 2026
11:00 am- 1:00 pm
Event Timeline:
11:00 am Reception
11:45 am Luncheon and Program
12:00 pm Runway Show
North Florida School of Special Education, with Co-Chairs Monique Delegal Miller and Hickory & Shannon Delegal, invite you to celebrate the Heart of the Runway Luncheon and Fashion Show.
Join us amid the beauty and magic of North Florida School of Special Education’s Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center with an elevated runway and dramatic décor featuring the designer Spring collections of Linda Cunningham and Dillard’s, modeled by NFSSE students!.
Lunch provided by Berry Good Farms Culinary of NFSSE with student chefs!
Venue:
North Florida School of Special Education
The Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center
223 Mill Creek Rd
Jacksonville FL 32211
Parking: Complimentary valet parking will be available to all attendees
Individual tickets for Heart of the Runway Luncheon are available for $100.00 each. Purchase HERE.
Heart of the Runway Luncheon and Fashion Show
Thursday, February 12, 2026
11:00 am- 1:00 pm
Event Timeline:
11:00 am Reception
11:45 am Luncheon and Program
12:00 pm Runway Show
North Florida School of Special Education, with Co-Chairs Monique Delegal Miller and Hickory & Shannon Delegal, invite you to celebrate the Heart of the Runway Luncheon and Fashion Show.
Join us amid the beauty and magic of North Florida School of Special Education’s Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center with an elevated runway and dramatic décor featuring the designer Spring collections of Linda Cunningham and Dillard’s, modeled by NFSSE students!.
Lunch provided by Berry Good Farms Culinary of NFSSE with student chefs!
Venue:
North Florida School of Special Education
The Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center
223 Mill Creek Rd
Jacksonville FL 32211
Parking: Complimentary valet parking will be available to all attendees
Individual tickets for Heart of the Runway Luncheon are available for $100.00 each. Purchase HERE.
Tables sell out quickly and seating is based upon availability. You may reserve your table by purchasing online or by contacting Emily Knight-Smith at eknight-smith@northfloridaschool.org or 904-724-8323, Ext. 1070.
Sponsorship options include:
- Two tables of six
- VIP Seating
- 20% Discount on Linda Cunningham purchase
- Free Entry for 6 to Heart of the Runway After Dark on February 11, 2026
- VIP Gift
- Table of six
- VIP Seating
- 20% Discount on Linda Cunningham purchase
- Free Entry for 2 to Heart of the Runway After Dark on February 11, 2026
- VIP Gift
- Table of six
- 10% Discount on Linda Cunningham purchase
- 10% Discount on Linda Cunningham purchase
Thank you to our 2026 supporters!
Heart of the Runway Honorary Chairs
Co-Chairs Monique Delegal Miller and Hickory & Shannon Delegal
Matching Gift
Holly Jones
Runway Sponsors
Stacey Merritt
Couture Sponsors
Jackie Bargas
Patricia Frykberg
Table Sponsors
Theresa Abood & Michelle Watt
Anita Vining, Berkshire Hallway Home Services
Suzi Burnette & Carol Searle
Audrey Cabi
Barbara Crass
Linda Cunningham
Nancy Darragh
Sally Hazelip
Marianne Hillegrass
Elizabeth Leavitt & Jennifer Mayo
Elise Nowikowski
Point Taken PR
Melissa Salko
Kerrie Slatter
Cathy Stupski
Suzanne Hendrix Design
Zimmerman Family
Heart of the Runway After Dark Honorary Chair
Marissa Scott
Glitter Sponsors
Sheila & Claude Collier
Shimmer Sponsors
The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Joylight Sponsors
Attorneys’ Title Services
Landmark Title
Thank you to our 2025 supporters!
Runway Sponsors
Karen Darr
Couture Sponsors
One Achord
Kathryn McGehee
Duval Ford
Audrey Cabi
Complete Services Well Drilling
Barbara Fryman
Patricia Frykberg
Table Sponsors
Theresa Abood & Michelle Watt
Suzi Burnette & Carol Searle
Audrey Cabi
Barbara Crass
Linda Cunningham
S & H Homes
Nancy Darragh
Jennifer Flakus
The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Friends of North Florida School of Special Education
Cathy Stupski
Amy Granzow
Sally Hazelip
Kerner Family
Elizabeth Leavitt & Jennifer Mayo
Ann Sory Meadows
Lara Nezami and Jubeen Vaghefi
Elise Nowikowski
Point Taken PR
Quality Countertops Granite and Marble
Anita Vining, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Melissa Salko
Suzanne Hendrix Design
Jeanne Winston
Zimmerman Family
