Some of Bates' models are fellow breast cancer survivors, and she also donates prom dresses to underprivileged students.
Real Women Wear Bates will be held Sunday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 19 East 21st Street in Chicago. Tickets are $100, with all proceeds going to research and raising awareness.
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