The Show Cardiff, 2012
20 brave models took to the catwalk infront of 380 guests including the Welsh Rugby Union Squad to show that you can look sensational after a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Fundraising and events
How your support helps
£2 pays for a headscarf set, helping to boost the confidence of a woman who has lost her hair as a result of her breast cancer treatment.
£52 pays for a personal appointment with our HeadStrong service to help women cope with the distress of hair loss from cancer treatment.
£132 pays to connect someone going through breast cancer with a trained volunteer who has had a similar experience to them and can provide one-to-one support and reassurance.
What we do
The Show Cardiff - 5 March 2014
About
One catwalk ∙ 20 inspiring models ∙ One purpose |
Apply to be a model
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The wait is over! Glitz and glamour will be gracing the Donald Gordon Stage when The Show welcomes over 400 guests to the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay on Wednesday 5 March 2014. Guests will enjoy a Champagne reception, three course dinner and entertainment before our 20 inspirational models, all of whom have had a breast cancer diagnosis step out onto what will be Breast Cancer Care Cymru’s biggest catwalk to date! |

Previously hosted by Matt Johnson and attended by members of the Welsh Rugby Team and Ruth Jones to name a few, our hugely successful star studded event was a complete sell out in 2012. To ensure you don’t end up on the waiting list and miss out on an opportunity to attend please register your interest.
Wales’ next top model…
To find out more about how you can apply to model in The Show 2014 please click on the model tab at the top of this page.
Sponsorship Auction Raffle Prizes Flowers Fashion
The Show offers brilliant opportunities for company involvement. With excellent exposure in the media, a receptive, brand savvy and affluent audience in attendance; there are many ways to support the event while also increasing awareness of your company profile or product.
For details of the wide range of sponsorship opportunities and benefits available to your company through supporting The Show, please email rachael.power@breastcancercare.org.uk
Models
If you live in Wales, have had a diagnosis of breast cancer and would like the opportunity to represent Breast Cancer Care at the Cardiff fashion show, then we want to hear from you.
We are looking for 20 people from all walks of life to take to our catwalk next March. You will have the opportunity to be styled by a professional team and show the world that you can look good and feel great following a diagnosis of breast cancer. There will also be the chance to take part in press work, raising awareness about breast cancer in your area and raising money to fund the vital services Breast Cancer Care Cymru provides.
For your opportunity to become a model for the day please download an application form and submit it along with a full length photograph. Or you can call 02920 234 070 for more information.
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'I applied [to model] at a very low point… and I will be eternally grateful to Breast Cancer Care for allowing me to be part of a fantastic experience that I will hold dear for the rest of my life.'
Sarah Miles (model in The Show 2012)
The closing date for applications is 7 June 2013.
All applicants will be contacted by mid June.
Gallery
Highlights from 2012 auction
The Show has a whole host of fundraising games to entertain our guests and offers the chance to win some wonderful prizes. With amazing experiences, luxury gifts and unique opportunities on offer, you won’t be able to resist getting involved!
Highlights from this year’s auction
Fine Dining experience
Tim McDougall talented head chef of South Wales' 3 AA Rosette Award Winning restaurant the Crown at Celtic Manor would come to your very own home and bespoke a three course menu specially created for your dinner party. This comes complete with 8 bottles of Ricketty Bridge Wine. Kindly donated by the Celtic Manor Resort.
Florida holiday
Enjoy the Florida sunshine with this fantastic Villa for 2 people for one week. This comes complete with flights. Villa kindly donated by Jane Millar.
Jenny Packham dress
Jenny Packham has taken Hollywood’s red carpet – and the Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe – by storm. This is your opportunity to purchase a bespoke Jenny Packham dress. Kindly donated by Jenny Packham.
Heads & Tails
The fantastic prize for our Heads & Tails game, sponsored by Western Power Distribution, is a two night getaway to the Beaumont Estate in Windsor. For just £10 entry you could enjoy an escape to Windsor for two and explore the delights of Beaumont Estate including fantastic leisure facilities which will help you relax and feel rejuvenated. And with a short commute to London, why not enjoy the best of both worlds?
Hotel stay kindly donated by Principal Hayley.
Thanks to Grayling and South Wales Echo for their support



