Bismarck Charity Fashion Show Raises Big for Make-A-Wish ND

The first-time event exceeded expectations, drawing hundreds and generating major donations.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A highly anticipated charity fashion show in Bismarck, North Dakota last Friday night was a major success, drawing hundreds of attendees and raising significant funds for Make-A-Wish North Dakota. The event featured models showcasing safety and style on a 56-foot runway, and a raffle for a 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 motorcycle that was ultimately donated back to the event for a live auction, further boosting the fundraising efforts.

Why it matters

This event highlights the generosity and community spirit of Bismarck residents, who came together to support a worthy cause. The success of the first-time fashion show also suggests it could become an annual tradition, providing ongoing support for Make-A-Wish North Dakota's efforts to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.

The details

Organized by Dvorak Motorsports, the charity fashion show featured models showcasing the latest in safety and style as they walked down a 56-foot runway. A raffle for a 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 motorcycle, generously donated by Aprilia, ended up raising more money than expected when the winner donated the bike back for a live auction, further boosting the fundraising efforts.

  • The event took place on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Bismarck, North Dakota.
  • Organizers plan to host the charity fashion show again next year.

The players

Dvorak Motorsports

The Bismarck-based motorsports company that organized the charity fashion show.

Aprilia

The motorcycle manufacturer that donated a 2026 Tuono 457 model to be raffled off at the event.

Make-A-Wish North Dakota

The non-profit organization that provides life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and the beneficiary of the fundraising efforts.

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What they’re saying

“This was out very first time hosting an event like that and the turn out was tremendous. Hundreds of people attended the actual event and so many more purchased tickets for the Charity Raffle for make a wish ND. The models did such an amazing job showing off how safety and style go hand in hand while walking down a 56' long runway.”

— Austin Roller (cool987fm.com)

“The best parts of the event came during our Facebook live stream when callers called in substantial charitable donations and on top of that, the winner of the motorcycle immediately donated the bike back to the event for a live auction! All of us here inside the building were blown away with the amount of generosity and our hearts were full of joy. We plan on doing this event again next year! It was beyond incredible!”

— Austin Roller (cool987fm.com)

What’s next

Organizers plan to host the charity fashion show again next year, building on the success of the inaugural event.

The takeaway

The Bismarck community demonstrated its generosity and commitment to supporting worthy causes like Make-A-Wish North Dakota, with the first-time charity fashion show exceeding expectations and laying the groundwork for an annual tradition that will continue to make a difference in the lives of critically ill children.