FASHION designer and cancer survivor Nanette Carnachan hopes to raise much-needed funds for Cancer Council WA at the third Winter Fashion Show tomorrow.
Ms Carnachan, who has been in remission from breast cancer for 10 years, said she decided to organise the fashion show, with the Friends of Cancer Council WA after her own experience.
She said further research was the only way cancer would continue to be beaten.
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“This cause is so important; it’s life saving. I wake up every morning and look in the mirror and I’m reminded of my breast cancer. It never really leaves you.”
Models will wear clothes from Ms Carnachan’s boutique Mid 70’s for the fashion show and guests will be joined speakers Professor Eric Moses and Doctor Samantha Bowyer.
Cancer Council WA fundraising co-ordinator Beth Watson said Ms Carnachan had been a big support for the Friends of Cancer Council WA.
“Money means progress in cancer research and we encourage people in the western suburbs to hold a fundraiser and help support research.”
Ms Carnachan was instrumental in getting the drug Herceptin available in Australia and getting it government-funded after the $60,000 drug helped save her life.
She said she hoped the fundraiser could hit a new target and raise more money for the cause.
“Every second person has been touched by cancer somehow and it’s something we need to help eradicate,” she said.
“I have a passion for fashion and we have put together a fantastic and professional fashion show, so we hope we can raise money and make a difference.”
The Winter Fashion Show 2016 will be held at Royal Perth Golf Club tomorrow from 10am to 12pm.
Tickets are $50 and include champagne and orange and morning tea.