The 17 women and one man strutted their stuff down a catwalk in City Hall, Cardiff, in what was described by all involved as “a night to remember”.
Having raised almost £50,000 for the cause, it was a wholly worthwhile night for both the charity and the models, who said the event has had a massive impact on their lives.
Maternity care assistant Rachel Cameron admitted she was shocked by how much the show affected her.
The 37-year-old from Pontprennau, Cardiff, said: “It had only been eight months since my double mastectomy and I was dealing with a lot of issues over how I looked, but having strangers come up to me and tell me how amazing I looked really boosted my confidence, so much so my bank manager will go mad as I can’t stop buying new clothes.
“It’s made me take care of myself more and has given me a real kick up the backside.
“Everyone I know says I look so much better. Having no breasts and trying to find the right things to wear was hard before the show, but with stylist Suzanne’s help, I now wear ruffles which takes away the emphasis of my flat chest.
“If it hadn’t been for the show, I don’t know where I would be right now. It’s taught me I can look attractive and walk with pride and confidence, it really has been life-changing.”
Mum-of-four Cathy Fisher, 44, from St Mellons, Cardiff, added: “If I’m feeling a bit down I just think of the show and how I felt walking down that catwalk and it changes everything. It’s one of the most positive things I’ve ever done.
“Getting to know the other models was fantastic, we’re like family now, and the whole thing has really changed my perception of what to wear.
“Through breast cancer your confidence really goes and it takes a long time to return, but something like the show really brings it back.
“I’d compare it to childbirth it was so amazing.”
Anne Shingler from Ynysddu, Newport, felt the show came at just the right time to help her after treatment.
The 39-year-old said: “My confidence was growing but that was the icing on the cake.”
Murray Lindo, director of fundraising at Breast Cancer Care, added: “We are delighted with the success of the first ever BCC Cymru Fashion Show.
“Thank you to everyone involved who showed such kind support for the event, including our wonderful models.”
Having raised almost £50,000 for the cause, it was a wholly worthwhile night for both the charity and the models, who said the event has had a massive impact on their lives.
Maternity care assistant Rachel Cameron admitted she was shocked by how much the show affected her.
The 37-year-old from Pontprennau, Cardiff, said: “It had only been eight months since my double mastectomy and I was dealing with a lot of issues over how I looked, but having strangers come up to me and tell me how amazing I looked really boosted my confidence, so much so my bank manager will go mad as I can’t stop buying new clothes.
“It’s made me take care of myself more and has given me a real kick up the backside.
“Everyone I know says I look so much better. Having no breasts and trying to find the right things to wear was hard before the show, but with stylist Suzanne’s help, I now wear ruffles which takes away the emphasis of my flat chest.
“If it hadn’t been for the show, I don’t know where I would be right now. It’s taught me I can look attractive and walk with pride and confidence, it really has been life-changing.”
Mum-of-four Cathy Fisher, 44, from St Mellons, Cardiff, added: “If I’m feeling a bit down I just think of the show and how I felt walking down that catwalk and it changes everything. It’s one of the most positive things I’ve ever done.
“Getting to know the other models was fantastic, we’re like family now, and the whole thing has really changed my perception of what to wear.
“Through breast cancer your confidence really goes and it takes a long time to return, but something like the show really brings it back.
“I’d compare it to childbirth it was so amazing.”
Anne Shingler from Ynysddu, Newport, felt the show came at just the right time to help her after treatment.
The 39-year-old said: “My confidence was growing but that was the icing on the cake.”
Murray Lindo, director of fundraising at Breast Cancer Care, added: “We are delighted with the success of the first ever BCC Cymru Fashion Show.
“Thank you to everyone involved who showed such kind support for the event, including our wonderful models.”
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