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A courageous woman from Braintree who has defeated breast cancer is ready to participate in the parade to launch Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Yetunde Daramola, 53, who was diagnosed with the deadly disease in 2005, was selected from among hundreds of nominations to participate in the Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show.
On Thursday, October 4, she will join 31 other survivors of the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London for fundraising, which aims to raise £ 320,000 for the charity that saves lives.
Ms. Daramola, a healthier lifestyle teacher and mentor, was shocked when she discovered a lump at age 40.
She said: "My children were very young at that time and it was a very trying and scary time for me not to know what the future holds.
"I had just graduated from Graduate Studies in Education and was looking forward to starting a new career – I ended up starting a breast cancer treatment.
"After chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy, I struggled to get back to normal, but with the help of my friends, my family and Breast Cancer Care, I have managed to take my life back. "
All models will be transformed from head to toe before the parade and will be styled by famous fashion director Hilary Alexander OBE.
Guests will enjoy a fine dining experience with games, entertainment and an auction.
Ms. Daramola, who is now a volunteer for Breast Cancer Care and who supports survivors across Essex, said, "I am very happy to participate in The Show and I look forward to passing in front of my friends and my family to show everyone that a breast cancer diagnosis will not stop you from appearing and feeling good about yourself.
"I'm also doing it in thanks to my children."
Tickets can be purchased at www.breastcancercare.org.uk/theshowlondon.
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