BOSTON -- NewsCenter 5's Kelley Tuthill, 36, was diagnosed with Stage 3, Level 3 breast cancer on Dec. 22, 2006. Shortly after her diagnosis, the wife and mother of two young daughters made the brave decision to turn the camera on herself and chronicle her treatment regimen. Television cameras followed Kelley into the OR for her mastectomy and to subsequent chemotherapy treatments.

"My goal in going public has always been to try to make it easier for the next woman who gets this diagnosis," said Tuthill. "I really want to take the fear out of breast cancer and replace it with hope."

Kelley for Ellie will be a fashion show which benefits the Ellie Fund, a Needham-based breast cancer charity which supports the families of women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Through its Care for the Caregiver program, the Ellie Fund assists the families of breast cancer patients by helping with childcare, cleaning services, grocery shopping and transportation to doctor appointments.

"Ellie Fund makes it easier for people to balance their many responsibilities with the challenges of breast cancer treatment," said Tuthill. "It’s the perfect fit for me and my colleagues who are supporting me through this event."

Kelley for Ellie will take place in the newly-renovated Wharf Room at the Boston Harbor Hotel on Thursday, May 10. The fashions will be provided by the Cohasset boutique, Ports & Company. The store's owner, Lisa Lynch, is directing the fashion show.

Another South Shore supporter is the Charles David Salon, of Norwell, which will donate a team of stylists to assist the models during the event. The models will be anchors and reporters from NewsCenter 5, Red Sox wives and representatives from the Boston Harbor Hotel. Kelley for Ellie will be co-chaired by Susan Wornick, NewsCenter 5 anchor, and Stacey Lucchino of the Red Sox.

"Breast cancer touches all of our lives, and Kelley Tuthill is the latest person through which we can collectively fight the fight," said Wornick. "Beyond becoming an educator, Kelley has become a vehicle to channel our energy and frustrations about this disease and make a difference. The response we have had from all of the event’s supporters has been immediate and enthusiastic. Clearly, Kelley is making a difference in many people’s lives."