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Sarah Douglas, 45, of Ardersier, Invernessshire, said: “It was so wonderful to step out of your usual skin and be a supermodel for the day. I felt empowered.”

Eve Brzozowska, 27, o f L o c hw i n n o c h , Renf rewshi re , sa id: “All the models were so supportive of each other. Everyone was incredible.”

Jessie Higgins, 80, of East Kilbride, said: “When you step on a stage, the adrenaline goes and you become someone else. I felt like I was on Strictly Come Dancing.”

Rosalyn Robb, 59, of Sinclairston, Ayrshire, said: “Being part of this amazing show has helped give me back confidence about my body.”

Ana Ireland, 55, of Paisley, said: “I took part to show my 17-year- old daughter I could still have a lot of fun despite having had breast cancer. I felt like a superstar up on that catwalk.”

Jackie Lindsay, 50, of Irvine, Ayrshire, said: “I loved every minute, even though I felt very emotional. I’m proud of who I am now, and all I’ve been through.”

Linda Alexander, 53, of Glasgow, said: “Taking part was an amazing experience. It has inspired me to do what I can to support others.”

Celeste Maguire, 47, of Bel lshi l l , Lanarkshire, said: “Going down that catwalk was overwhelming but in a good way. To hear everyone cheering us was amazing.”

Audrey Macfarlane, 51, of Dumbarton, said: “Being involved showed me a positive side to breast cancer. The whole model experience went far too quickly.”

Jackie Gray, 44, of Paisley, said: “I was worried I might cry but I felt so uplifted.”

Lorraine Coyle-McLaren, 47, of Glenboig, Lanarkshire, said: “I thought I would be nervous but after going down the catwalk once, I wanted to go down again and again.”

Jill Whitfield, 61, of Kinross, said: “This was the most amazing experience of my life. It was so uplifting and inspiring.”

Marion Coyle, 63, of Paisley, said: “As soon as I heard the music and the sound of everyone in the audience cheering, I felt motivated to dance down that catwalk.”

Stylist Ian Tod dressed the models to match

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themes including Fit for a Queen, Moves like Minnie, Flowerbomb and Wild at Heart. He said: “All the models looked like beautiful swans as they glided down the catwalk.” The show – one of Breast Cancer Care Scotland’s biggest fundraisers of the year – raised more than £150,000. The charity have also just received more than £1million from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Angela Harris, head of Breast Cancer Care Scotland, said: “More than 4800 people in Scotland will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone, and right now we can’t care for everyone.

“That needs to change and events like this show mean we can support more people through one of the most difficult challenges they will ever face.”