Mum battling cancer steps onto catwalk

SHE'S RAISING FUNDS FOR NEW CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE

- By DAVID POWELL Daily Post Reporter

Pamela Watson with nurses Michelle Payne and Kelly Davies and Wendy Thompson of Ffansi Ffrogs. Pictures: Mandy Jones

(Mandy Jones)

A WOMAN battling cancer joined forces with a prom dress shop to raise vital funds for charity.

Pamela Watson has teamed up with Ruthin boutique Ffansi Ffrogs for a fashion show in aid of Maggie's Centre at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

The mum-of-four, a nursery nurse, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer more than four years ago and continues to receive treatment at the North Wales Cancer Centre in Bodelwyddan.

She is also being supported by specially trained staff at the newly-opened Maggie's Centre on the hospital campus, which offers practical and emotional help to people living with cancer and their families.

Pamela, 44, from Clawddnewydd, near Ruthin, will take to the cat walk alongside nurses and fellow patients at the "Evening of Dreams" fashion show on Saturday, November 29. It is organised by Ffansi Ffrogs with Bay Belle Brides, of Old Colwyn.

Pamela joined oncology nurses Kelly Davies and Michelle Payne at Ffansi Ffrogs in Ruthin to choose a suitable gown from the shop's extensive range.

She said: "I've never done anything like this. It's completely out of my comfort zone but I'm really looking forward to taking part in the fashion show which will raise funds for Maggie's."

Wendy Thompson, who founded Ffansi Ffrogs with daughter Robyn, says fundraisers at Maggie's suggested the fashion show.

"Cancer is something that sadly touches most of our lives in some way, whether it be as a patient or as friends or family of those affected. All of us can be affected by it at any time.

"I lost my father to cancer some years ago and know how hard it can be. I was happy to agree to a fashion show because Maggie's provides a much needed service to the local community.