I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. I'll be sharing the stage with 31 other people aged between 25 – 75, who have also been diagnosed and were selected out of hundreds of applicants.

“I was shocked when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2013 when I was 42 years old after I found a dent (not a lump!). After surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, I struggled to return to normal, but with the help of my friends and family and Breast Cancer Care, I slowly managed to put my life back together. Then I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2015 which I’ve lived with since then. Unfortunately it has decided to have a go at my spine recently and I’m undergoing further treatment but I’m determined to make it to the show, no matter what!

“I’m so excited to take part in The Show and I can’t wait to step onto the catwalk in front of my friends and family and show everyone that a breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean you stop you looking and feeling great and living life to the full.”

We will be transformed from head-to-toe before hitting the runway, wearing a range of beautiful outfits professionally styled by fashion director and stylist Hilary Alexander OBE. Hair will be styled by Sassoon Salon and the team at Estee Lauder will be adding the finishing touches to make sure we look fabulous.

Samia al Qadhi, Chief Executive of Breast Cancer Care says: “We are all so excited to see our models star in the Show this year. Taking to the catwalk is a truly special opportunity for people who have been affected by breast cancer to enjoy some well-deserved pampering and dress up in spectacular designer clothes.

“Breast cancer can ruin your self-confidence and make you feel unrecognisable when you look in the mirror. It’s such a powerful moment when you see how far the models have come, and how their new-found confidence takes them from strength to strength on the catwalk.”

As well as the catwalk, guests of the event will be treated to fine dining, fundraising games and auctions, and first class entertainment. Breast Cancer Care aims to raise over £320,000 from the event, which will enable the charity to continue to provide care, support and information, for free, to anyone affected by breast cancer.

To purchase tickets for the Breast Cancer Care Show in association with Dorothy Perkins visit: www.breastcancercare.org.uk/theshowlondon