Asian Women for Health (AWFH) hosted its sixth CelebrAsians benefit fashion show at Boston Medical Center Oct. 13. More than 100 individuals attended, enjoying food and learning from Asian survivors of cancer and trauma. The event highlighted the importance of health for Asian American women, fighting for what’s best for themselves.

Suzuko Hori, 41, played her trombone for the third time. Diagnosed in 2013 with breast cancer, Hori deferred her enrollment to Berklee College of Music. The Tokyo-born woman received words of admiration from a number of attendees for her performance and confidence.

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