British-Irish Airports EXPO exhibitor Manchester Airport will host Runway on the Runway, a prom-themed fashion show which is all about dressing up, feeling confident and celebrating life, while raising vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
British-Irish Airports EXPO exhibitor Manchester Airport will host Runway on the Runway, a prom-themed fashion show which is all about dressing up, feeling confident and celebrating life, while raising vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
An inspirational group of teenagers and young people will take to the catwalk this month in a bid to raise awareness of the disease which has changed their lives forever.
Around 100 models from 10 schools across Greater Manchester and the North West are involved in the event at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor’s Centre on Friday, March 31, but the highlight of the show will be the Teenage Cancer Trust Catwalk, which will see 10 young people living with the disease strut their stuff infront of a 700-strong audience.
Many of the ‘TCT Christie Crew’ have either gone, or are still undergoing treatment for cancer, and will use the show as an opportunity to pay tribute to friend and Made in Manchester fashion label founder Callum Ballantine, who passed away in December 2015 after battling a rare form of osteosarcoma.
The 19-year-old’s specially designed t-shirts were backed by the likes of Noel Gallagher, Joe Hart and Sergio Aguero, and have to date raised more than £250,000 for the charity.
The Teenager Cancer Trust Catwalk will model the Made in Manchester brand, which Callum created along with his best friend Samir Kamani.
In February, students and members of the TCT Christie Crew joined forces with staff from Thomas Cook to promote Runway on the Runway by taking part in a flash mob at Manchester Airport’s Terminal One.
They even produced their own cover version of Rocking All Over the World at LP Recording Studios in Stockport.
Organiser Margo Cornish says Runway on the Runway is key in raising awareness of the event, and says that each of the 10 schools will also be competing for the Thumbs Up trophy, in memory of Stephen Sutton, which goes to the school that raises the most money for the charity.
As part of their involvement, special classes raising awareness of teenage cancer will also be held in the schools.
Margo said: “I am really looking forward to our third Runway on the Runway show, this event is key in raising awareness of teenage cancer here in the North West.
“It makes me proud that so many young people want to get involved. Our event is unique, spectacular and gives our audience a rollercoaster ride highlighting the highs and lows faced by young people living with cancer.”
“Over the years we have raised more than £150,000, and we hope this year will be our best yet by raising more than £50,000.”
Sponsors for the event include Benefit and Trevor Sorbie Salons, as well as Manchester-based Boss Model Management and Thomas Cook Airlines.
