Meet our models
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.”
Phil Alderson
“I try and help spread the word about early diagnosis and self-checking and the difference it can make.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Rachel Elliott
“I’d advise anyone going through treatment to be kind to yourself. Everyone with cancer responds differently – there isn’t a norm.”
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
Mary Huckle
“Living with secondary breast cancer has meant living on the edge, in fear of a final diagnosis.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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.