Hundreds of women undress for a charity bath for cancer

The cancer survivors stood beside the women who were still fighting the disease, while sisters, cousins, friends and co-workers joined them.

For its seventh year of existence, the badociation has collected more than 700,000 euros.

Jackie Kavanagh, who fights cancer, left her hospital bed Saturday morning to take part in lean bathing en mbade.

"I was admitted to the hospital yesterday and I have to have surgery next week," she said.

"I went out today as the girls had planned, because it's a good cause.

"One of our friends has also been diagnosed with cancer, so we're all here to raise awareness about the disease and show everyone is different.

"I have scars, I've been open in front and behind."

Niamh Brennan, from Dunboyne to Co Meath, was joined by her sisters and friends.

His mother, Kathleen, died in 2010, years after the diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

"My mother had ovarian cancer for seven years. She ended up having a bowel cancer and she got fed up and said goodbye, "said Ms. Brennan.

"We decided to do this because it's a great way to celebrate one's life.

"It's a great day for all the girls. This is our second year out. It's a great feeling of freedom. It gives life to all this and gives us a certain feminine power. "

Tanya Dobbyn, 26, was diagnosed with cancer two years ago.

The Waterford woman under 6 months of chemotherapy underwent a double mastectomy.

She said: "At age 24, I was diagnosed with stage 3 bad cancer. It was a huge shock, but I finished my treatment and I feel good.

"My mother and aunt have been diagnosed with cancer, so it's a roller coaster. But I had excellent support.

Her friend Becky Costello said, "As women, we want to be in solidarity with each other.

"We need to draw attention to this huge cause. It's not just about getting undressed, but about raising money for an extremely important cause.

"There is a feeling of tribe. People feel a little awkward and stunned, but we are all the same.

"People of all ages are here, cancer does not discriminate."

Bernie Murray of Bray, near Dublin, was diagnosed with bad cancer in 2005.

"I thought my world was over. I had a 13 year old girl and I was a single mother, "she said.

"But with the help and support of friends and family, I succeeded.

"It's my second year doing it and it gives me the feeling of being autonomous.

"Whoever suffers, continues to fight."

Orla Farrelly was joined by her mother and aunts after the death of her grandmother within six months of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Her aunt Tricia said, "The progress of cancer at Mam has been very short.

"It was a wonderful woman who was the link that kept our family together.

"We are delighted to do it in memory of her."