The Pink Ribbon Runway

	Kelly Charles-Collins is very active in her community and is the Founder and CEO of The Pink Ribbon Runway, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research, treatment and education. Kelly's mom, Sonia, is a breast cancer survivor and the driving force behind Kelly's commitment to finding a cure. As a result of her commitment to breast cancer, Kelly received the Community Service Award as Mrs. Fulton County International at the Mrs. Georgia International Pageant in April 2007 and was also voted Mrs. Congeniality by her fellow contestants. Kelly is very involved with her Kiwanis club in Johns Creek, Georgia. Kelly is also the owner of K Nicole®, a wedding and event consulting firm serving clients nationwide and internationally. As a certified wedding and event consultant, Kelly has earned the designation of Professional Bridal Consultant® through the Association of Bridal Consultants. Kelly is also a licensed attorney in Georgia and Florida and a certified mediator in Georgia. Kelly received her Associate of Science in Fashion Merchandising, Bachelor of Science in Retailing Management, and Master's in Business Administration in International Business Management degrees from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island and her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California.
A native of Jamaica, Kelly is the wife of John Collins and the proud mother of a teenage son, Jordan Charles, whose music career she co-manages. Kelly is the daughter of Sonia and Beverley "Teddy" Charles, sister of Lisa-Rene Charles and aunt of Danielle Charles Hercules.


	Katrinia Barnes is very passionate about breast cancer awareness. She lost her aunt, Helen Porter-Brown, to breast cancer in October 2004. This experience motivated her to become involved with raising awareness about breast cancer and wanting to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day. Katrinia met Kelly Charles-Collins, the Founder and CEO of The Pink Ribbon Runway, Inc, in August 2005. She discovered that they had much in common. They both had thoughts of participating in the Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day and registered for the event in January 2006. Katrinia listened to Kelly’s vision of The Pink Ribbon Runway, Inc while training and participating in the three day walk. She knew that she wanted to be a part of the non-profit organization before completing the event. A native of Pensacola, Florida, Katrinia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of West Florida. Katrinia is a Software Analyst employed at one of the world’s largest providers of outsourcing solutions. She is also an assistant wedding planner for K Nicole® and a certified Primary Group Fitness Instructor through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America. Katrinia teaches step aerobics and cycle classes. She is the wife of Victor Barnes and the mother of Christopher Hardaway, Alexis Barnes, and Jarrell Barnes. Katrinia is the daughter of Ruth and Ronnie Porter.