The Spanish Association Against Cancer in Málaga celebrates on Wednesday, October 7, the third edition of its charity runway at the Pompidou Museum, featuring nine women and one man as protagonists.
The esplanade of the cube at the Pompidou Museum in Muelle Uno of Málaga will host the third edition of the charity runway of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) in Málaga on Wednesday, October 7. Ten cancer patients, nine women and one man, will become models for a day on a pink carpet, as reported by Diario Sur.
Among the participants is Rafael Conde, aged 67, who has recently undergone hip surgery and walks with a crutch. His presence symbolizes the 1% of men who are also affected by breast cancer. "What drives me to want to recover is this runway, I want to be there, and I don't care if I have to walk with a crutch," Conde assures.
"From the magnificent camaraderie we have created. Rafael, who is a lovely person, is the only man in the group, but he comes and never stops smiling"
This is expressed by Cristina León, aged 47 and a neighbour of Irene López, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 28. They met during the cancer treatment process and now attend sessions together. "She always came to my house after chemotherapy and in the end, I don't know how she did it, but she ended up cheering me up. We even danced sevillanas!" says Irene, who is now 31. In the hospital, they are known as "the Pili and Mili".
The preparation for the runway has become a motivation to break the routine of treatment. Carmen Ortega, aged 52, practices in the hallway of her home while her daughter encourages her: "Mum, you're going to do great, you're going to look beautiful!" Ortega has been receiving treatment every 21 days for nearly three years. "Activities like this help me," she states.
Marisa Ponciano, aged 41 and diagnosed in April of this year, has over 60,000 followers on social media, where she shares tips on makeup and care during illness. "It's an opportunity to have a wonderful day, meet people, and stay active because doing things during this illness has been very good for me, not just staying on the sofa," she points out.
Paloma Casero, aged 51 and with metastatic breast cancer, faces the runway with the support of her children. "There is a microsecond when you think you can't. But you keep going," she says. Her sister overcame the same illness last year. "We are alive, we can't ask for more," she adds.
The runway is not limited to October 7. The AECC in Málaga aims to raise awareness of the disease and show the support from family and healthcare environments that accompany patients throughout the process.
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