The fashion runway with women

Six women who had undergone mastectomies and dressed in summer and swimwear took center stage this Thursday at the traditional fashion show organized by the Association of Women Operated for Breast Cancer (Asamma). This non-profit organization has been hosting the event annually for over half a century to highlight the journey of those affected by the disease, who have also had to undergo surgery.

Among swimsuits and bikinis, and of various ages, the models walked at the Catalonia Málaga Hotel on Pacifico Street in front of an audience that applauded vigorously throughout almost the entire event. One by one, they walked down the aisle several times, showcasing different pieces designed by Anita, a family-owned German brand that collaborates with the association and creates specific designs adapted for women who have undergone breast cancer surgery.

Thus, alone and in pairs, they offered a smile to each of the attendees, dressing in confidence and support for each other. All this, to the rhythm of flamenco and Mediterranean music that paced their movements. "It's a very special act because it is the moment when our brave and warrior women decide to put on a swimsuit, a bikini, and walk in front of so many people. They are magnificent, they enjoy it a lot and they make us feel it," highlighted María Adela García, president of Asamma, who emphasized this as one of the most important events of the association, which has been hosting these summer clothing fashion shows for "more than 26 years," among a long history where Málaga was the host of the "first breast cancer fashion show" in the country, as noted by the entity.

For her part, joining her and making her debut as the event's host, nurse Toñi Benítez commented that she experiences the occasion with "great excitement." Especially as a moment when the protagonists "shed all fears" by wearing "beautiful designs." "It's about normalizing the ability to go to the beach and the pool without complexes, with an adapted swimsuit and without fear of being pointed at or judged. This type of initiative helps them come out of their shell after such aggressive surgery," she emphasized.

The event was attended by nearly a hundred attendees, including the councilor for social rights, Francisco Manuel Cantos; the Health delegate of the Junta de Andalucía, Carlos Bautista; as well as from the Territorial Delegation of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families, and Equality in Málaga, Ruth Sarabia. Several associations also showed their support for Asamma's work.