An air hostess from Macclesfield currently undergoing treatment for cancer will return to the runway . . . for one of the biggest fashion events of the year.

Anne Powell, 50, will be one of just 50 models living with or affected by the disease to take to the Concorde Catwalk at the Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Centre this summer to celebrate the opening of the new Maggie’s Centre at The Christie .

Organisers are now on the hunt for the remaining 49 models, and are asking YOU to nominate someone you think should be up there with Anne.

Anne, from Macclesfield , will be strutting her stuff on the Maggie’s on the Runway catwalk with her son Harry, 16, who has been with her throughout her treatment.

She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 and underwent a double mastectomy and reconstruction.

Two years later, Anne, who has worked for British Airways for 26 years, was told my doctors that she had T-cell lymphoma and was referred to The Christie Hospital.

After a stem cell transplant last summer, Anne spent four months in remission before finding out the cancer was back, and has started chemotherapy again this week.

Margo Cornish, who is organising the event, says she decided to use models like Anne because it gives them something to focus on, and a chance to get up there in front of people and show that you can still look and feel good following a cancer diagnosis.

She said: “When anyone is at the receiving end of a cancer diagnosis their lives and the lives of those around them changes in many ways.

“I know from working with people living with cancer, that the impact can be significant. Gruelling chemotherapy and surgery can change their bodies and in many cases leads to a loss of confidence and self esteem.

“Maggie’s on the Runway is essentially a feel good fundraising event where we can raise awareness about the wonderful new Maggie’s support facilities that will be available for cancer patients in and around Manchester as well as a celebration of the courage of all our inspirational models”

“To celebrate the opening of the new Maggie’s centre we want 50 models to take to our Concorde Catwalk at this exclusive fashion event, so we are looking for deserving nominees.

“We want to hear from anyone who has been touched by cancer.”

Each model will be treated to a fashion and beauty makeover by high street giants.

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Margo added: “To take part in this powerful and magical event you can either be nominated by friends or family or if you want to nominate yourself then we would be delighted to hear from you too.”

Maggie’s on the Runway will take place on Saturday, June 11, and will be in two parts – an afternoon fashion show complete with entertainment, afternoon tea and a glass of fizz, will be followed by an evening gala ball with celebrity guests, more entertainment, food and dancing.

The new £6m Maggie’s Centre at The Christie is due to open its doors in April and has been designed by world-renowned architect Norman Foster.

For more details about the event and to download an application form, visit www.maggiesontherunway.com