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Meet our models

The Show by Breast Cancer Now is a fashion show like no other. The Show is more than a catwalk. More than just clothes. Because the models are 24 amazing people living with or beyond breast cancer, from all walks of life. Using fashion, they’ll celebrate who they’ve become through their diverse experiences of breast cancer.  

Meet our models

Head shot of Billy Akhtar

Billy Akhtar

“The taboo of having breast cancer, coming from an Asian background, was tough. I didn’t choose to have cancer. It can happen to anyone.”

Head shot of Phil Alderson

Phil Alderson

“I try and help spread the word about early diagnosis and self-checking and the difference it can make.”

Head shot of Jim Allen

Jim Allen

“About 3 years before my diagnosis, I felt a pea-sized lump and went to my GP. He said it was just a cyst. But I lost some weight and it then became visible, so I asked the doctor to remove it. He sent the lump off for a biopsy and 2 weeks later he told me it was breast cancer.”

Head shot of Lisa Allwood

Lisa Allwood

“No one really tells you how to do “life” after cancer. You just have to figure it out yourself. Good days and bad. One step at a time.”

Head shot of Suzanne Bull

Suzanne Bull

“My motivation for taking part in The Show is to highlight that disabled people get breast cancer too. I often had to advocate for myself when I was going through treatment. As a wheelchair user, I didn’t see myself represented in any information about cancer. I hope that by being a model in The Show, I can show a more diverse representation of breast cancer and encourage disabled people to come forward and seek help.”

Head shot of Nevo Burrell

Nevo Burrell

“I want people of my heritage to see that cancer can affect anyone, no matter your age, race, gender or socio-economic background.”

Head shot of Georgia Chapman

Georgia Chapman

“It all began on my 26th birthday, where I felt a golf sized lump in my left breast. I was seen by my GP a few days later and was told it definitely wasn’t the ‘c word’ because of my age.”

Head shot of Rachel Elliott

Rachel Elliott

“I’d advise anyone going through treatment to be kind to yourself. Everyone with cancer responds differently – there isn’t a norm.”

Head shot of Nikki Evans

Nikki Evans

“After my mastectomy I contacted Breast Cancer Now’s helpline before every appointment, seeking advice on what I might expect and what type of questions I might need to ask.”

More than a catwalk

Head shot of Mary Huckle

Mary Huckle

“Living with secondary breast cancer has meant living on the edge, in fear of a final diagnosis.”

Head shot of Christine Hyde

Christine Hyde

“No one likes to be ill and be fussed over, and you feel you’re a burden sometimes. But you have to accept help from your loved ones as much as you can, as it’s also their way of coping with the situation.”

Head shot of Dalia Ismail

Dalia Ismail

“Before my diagnosis I was working long hours running global clinical trials for cancer patients. Then, after 12 years working in cancer research, I became the patient.”

Head shot of Gemma Johnson

Gemma Johnson

“I likened my treatment experience through the pandemic to that of walking through a burning building alone. Over and over, knowing you’re going to get burnt. And no one can walk through it with you.”

Head shot of Lorraine Jonas

Lorraine Jonas

“For 26 years, cancer and I have had a relationship with lots of ups and downs. I’ve somehow been blessed with a very positive attitude, which has really helped me.”

Head shot of Angela Jones

Angela Jones

“I feel sad at times about my body and what has happened. But I’m amazed at what it’s been through, and how it’s recovering. It’s quite incredible.”

Head shot of Mary Jones

Mary Jones

“My mother, Angela, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2021. I’d had a lump in my right breast for a year or so, which I’d previously been told was a cyst, but her diagnosis spurred me on to get it checked again. I was diagnosed with stage 3a breast cancer in January 2022. My mum’s diagnosis saved my life. If I’d left it much longer, my cancer would have progressed even further.” 

Head shot of Kam Maan

Kam Maan

“My advice to anyone going through a breast cancer diagnosis is to ask as many questions as you need. Don’t worry that you’re bothering your breast care nurse with your questions, that’s what they are there for.”

Head shot of Carly Moosah

Carly Moosah

“Breast cancer took my mum from me before she met my children. So I’ll always advocate for more research, funding and awareness. I really want to be a grandma one day – something my mum never got to be.”

More than just clothes

Head shot of Karen Myers

Karen Myers

“My breast cancer diagnosis had a huge impact on my life. It turned my world upside down in so many ways – emotionally, financially, physically and psychologically.”

Head of Adobea Obeng

Adobea Obeng

“Breast cancer made me feel disappointed in my body. I became insecure. My identity was askew for a while and I had to re-figure out who I was.”

Head shot of Anna Ramsey

Anna Ramsey

“I’m very grateful that I caught my cancer early. And it’s because I checked my boobs regularly, which I encourage all my friends and family to do monthly.”

Head shot of Marie Tilley

Marie Tilley

“I’m doing what I love doing; motivating others, raising money and generally living life to the fullest. But to top off, I got married to my beautiful wife, who stood by me through my breast cancer journey - every step of the way.”

Head shot of Katy Trapani

Katy Trapani

“Breast cancer has changed my life forever. I’m eternally grateful for the amazing NHS and for the work Breast Cancer Now do.”

Head shot of Susan Westgate

Sue Westgate

“Having secondary breast cancer has changed my life, both positively and negatively. As time has gone on and I’m still alive, I’m trying to do things in life I’ve never done before.”

Take your front-row seat

Breast cancer catwalk model from The Show 2022

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Rebekah Roy

Meet our stylist

After her incredible work in The Show 2022, we are thrilled to welcome back Rebekah Roy as the stylist for The Show this year.

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