Survivors take to the catwalk in fashion show

ANGUS survivors will take to the catwalk to show “there is life after cancer”.

The Arbroath Relay for Life committee is organising a fashion show with a difference to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

Catwalk for a Cure will take place at Carnoustie Golf Hotel on Sunday October 15 at 2pm.

Local people will be modelling clothing supplied by several retailers and the event will include a prosecco reception and afternoon tea with live entertainment and a raffle.

Participant Lynn Macfarlane said: “I was a bit nervous at first, if I am honest, as I am not really the ‘catwalk’ type.

“But I am looking forward to it although I know I will still be nervous as I have never done anything like this before.

“I am taking part because it is an excellent opportunity to highlight to people that there is life after cancer and that the survivors are normal people too.”

Karen Dickson said she thought it was a great idea as it shows people who have been diagnosed with cancer “that there is light at the end of the tunnel”.

She said: “It was an easy decision for me to take part in the show as it’s all for a great cause.

“I want t o show t he women who have had a mastectomy that there is some gorgeous underwear out there now and how that has changed over the years.

“When I was first diagnosed i n 2008 the bras available were horrible and old fashioned but now there’s a wide range available locally.”

Fellow model Jackie Noble described the fashion show as a “fantastic idea” and agreeing to take part was “a very easy decision”.

She said: “Anything that raises awareness and funds for Cancer Research is a great idea.”