AMBASSADORS

Brand AMBASSADORS

From celebrities to medical, beauty and fashion experts and inspirational campaigners and business people, Future Dreams is proud of its brilliant and dynamic ambassadors. These are some of the women and men who have this year shone a light on our charity and its mission to help and support those touched by breast cancer. From us to them... thank you!

ARLENE PHILLIPS

Future Dreams has welcomed choreographer and former Strictly judge Arlene to many of its events and she is a keen supporter. ‘Having lost my beloved sister-in-law Laura to breast cancer, I’ve been determined to be vocal about the need for support and do all I can to help,’ she says. ‘I’m proud to be associated with Future Dreams and hope that this disease can soon be eradicated.’

PATSY KENSIT

Actress Patsy has a special reason to be moved by the story of Future Dreams founders Sylvie and Danielle. ‘It resonated as my mother had breast cancer,’ she says. ‘Mum was a positive, amazing woman who defied it for years, but sadly passed away when I was in my twenties. I also lost my father to cancer. If this disease is caught early enough, it can often be treated and so I’m thrilled and honoured to be a Future Dreams ambassador.’

MELISSA HEMSLEY Food writer Melissa has provided some of her exciting healthy recipes for this issue and was busy during lockdown baking cakes for breast cancer care nurses. ‘The Future Dreams family are some of the most kind, energetic, inspiring and loving people I’ve ever met,’ she says. ‘They are committed to constantly raising awareness and I am over the moon to be able to do my part.’

STUART SWEETING

Artistic director Stuart was the driving force behind our tenth anniversary show, A Decade of Dreams, and is currently creating NEON, a new stage spectacular for Future Dreams in 2021. ‘I am honoured to be an Ambassador,’ he says. ‘I feel truly blessed to have had Sylvie and Danielle in my life and I know their legacy will live on for ever.’

JACQUIE BELTRAO As well as being an all-round fantastic ambassador, Sky News sports presenter Jacquie models for our Melissa Odabash swimwear campaign. She says, ‘Future Dreams gives women the opportunity to have a place where they can connect with other people who have been affected by breast cancer and feel safe, knowing that they will be supported through their toughest times.’

LOUISE COURT

Journalist Louise is a loyal and passionate ambassador for Future Dreams who tirelessly helps the charity with its mission. ‘I wish I’d met Sylvie and Danielle but I have felt their energy through their friends and family who run the charity in their name,’ she says. ‘Future Dreams’ remit to provide a big warm hug for those going through breast cancer makes it a very special organisation and one I’m so proud to be involved with.’

LAUREN MAHON

Host of the BBC podcast, You, Me and the Big C, Lauren has been raising awareness and funds since her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2016, aged just 31. Her GIRLvsCANCER website and social media platforms help young women seeking information about the realities of living with the disease and in 2019 she was the recipient of our Future Dreams Humanitarian Award.

RACHEL BRISTOW

Media expert Rachel has been a part of the Future Dreams family for several years. ‘I’m thrilled and proud to help Future Dreams with its mission to support those touched by breast cancer,’ she says. ‘I lost a close friend to this disease and understand the heartbreak and fear it causes to the sufferer and those who love them.’

VERA ORA

Psychiatrist Vera is mum to pop star Rita and fronted our successful 2019 swimwear campaign with Melissa Odabash and Amoena. ‘Being a working medic and having had breast cancer myself, I am proud to support Future Dreams as it is a cause very close to my heart,’ says Vera. ‘If I can help one woman going through treatment, I feel going through it myself will be worthwhile.’

MONICA HARRINGTON

Lingerie specialist Monica is a devoted ambassador and her expertise and knowledge have been instrumental for many of our projects. ‘From the first day I met the team at Future Dreams and learned about the wonderful work they do, I knew this was the charity I wanted to give my time to,’ she says. ‘Together we can make a difference to women’s lives and improve their body confidence through the knowledge of fitting and the use of beautiful lingerie.’

LEANNE PERO

Entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor and founder of Black Women Rising, Leanne is one of our newest family members. Her work has been instrumental in helping to encourage and empower more black female cancer patients by connecting and talking about their journeys.

PHANELLA FINE

Loyal ambassador Phanella coaches women to rocket fuel their chosen careers. She is the co-founder of the Step Up Club, an empowering online forum for women, and co-author of Step Up: Confidence, Success and Your Stellar Career in 10 Minutes a Day. Her work focuses on female leadership, motherhood and diversity.

JULIA LECKEY Julia has been diagnosed with breast cancer twice and has used her professional skills and business network to help Future Dreams with many of it projects. Julia and her husband Eddie have also taken part in our Partners’ Perspective project, an emotional look at how we can support patients’ other halves after a breast cancer diagnosis.

SUSAN GERRARD Chairman of Gerrard International and founder of Mii Cosmetics, Susan is a brilliant supporter of our charity fashion shows. ‘Congratulations Future Dreams on your tremendous fundraising events that bring women, families and friends together in such a positive way,’ she says.

SIMON EMMETT

Renowned for his celebrity portraits and beauty photography, Simon has captured the famous faces of everyone from Adele to Tony Blair and his work regularly appears in publications such as Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone and GQ. Simon, who is supporting his mum through breast cancer, is the man behind some of Future Dreams’ most glamorous photographic shoots.

DARREN AND JAMIE CROOK Managing directors of beauty salon suppliers Louella Belle, Darren and Jamie have good reason to support our mission – their great-grandmother, grandmother and mother all suffered from breast cancer. ‘This is an issue that is of great importance to us,’ they say. ‘We also knew Future Dreams founders Sylvie and Danielle and so we wanted to give something back to honour their memories.’

SASHA HARALAMBOUS AND LINDA MARKS

Owners of stylish clothing boutique Lili Grace, Sasha and Linda have over the years seen too many of their friends and customers diagnosed with breast cancer. ‘Helping to make a difference through our fashion shows and watching the women who take part in them bond and feel confident again is an amazing thing to be part of,’ they say.

NICKY WELLER

Exhibition curator Nicky went through two years of breast cancer after being diagnosed in 2012. Now she wants to help others. ‘The support you receive during and after treatment is so important,’ she says. ‘Working with the amazing Future Dreams I can help to give back. I can’t wait for Future Dreams House to be finished to help more people through this awful time.’

HELEN ADDIS

TV producer Helen launched her Change and Check campaign on ITV’s Lorraine after being diagnosed in 2018. The campaign stickers encourage women in retail store changing rooms to check their breasts – and so far 33 women have had earlier diagnoses as a result. Helen’s upbeat blog, The Titty Gritty, describes the effects of ‘the Cancer Bomb’ on family life.

PAUL TOEMAN

Paul has been our amazing official photographer since 2016. ‘I have been touched and inspired in equal measure by the tremendous work, energy and drive shown by everyone at Future Dreams to support and help the community affected by breast cancer,’ he says. ‘I hope that my images can in turn inspire people to get involved and support the charity in all its endeavours.’

NICOLE DE LEIBURNE AND ADELAIDE RUDDY

Along with cavapoos Bramble and Willow, Nicole and Adelaide are the founders of the Self Care Co. Nicole discovered the therapeutic outlet of aromatherapy while going through difficult periods of anxiety and low mood in her early twenties. The company has created a special Future Dreams candle to help raise funds for our work. ‘To support a charity through what we do is such a joy,’ says Nicole.

MELISSA ODABASH

Designer Melissa began creating beautiful swimwear for women going through breast cancer when her sister was diagnosed. ‘Understanding the effects of breast cancer and the vulnerability women can feel, I have collaborated with FD and designed exclusive swimwear for women to feel good and confident post surgery,’ she says.

NICKI GEWIRTZ

Lola Rose jewellery founder Nicki was one of our first amazing supporters. ‘Since 2008, my relationship and work with Future Dreams has continued to grow stronger,’ she says. ‘It is such a vital cause that is close to my heart, and my special memories of Sylvie and Danielle compound my commitment to the charity.’

GABY ROSLIN TV presenter Gaby is a long-time supporter of Future Dreams and hosted our 2018 Palladium concert. ‘Sylvie and Danielle stole my heart,’ says Gaby. ‘Their love for life and for their families was so deep and they filled everyone’s hearts with love and kindness.’

MELANIE C

Spice Girl and songwriter Mel was part of the superstar line-up of A Decade of Dreams. She says, ‘Future Dreams is a dynamic charity with an ambitious challenge to support women through their breast cancer journeys and to raise money for breast cancer support. Together we can achieve something incredible.’

HANNAH WADDINGHAM

The West End star moved everyone at the Palladium show with her performance of a song written by 11-year-old Jasmine Fine, who lost her mum to breast cancer. ‘It was my absolute pleasure to be involved in the Future Dreams show,’ says Game of Thrones actress Hannah. ‘Sylvie and Danielle, we will continue the extraordinary work you started with so much love.’

CAMILLA KERSLAKE

Singing star Camilla fronted our choir of inspirational breast cancer survivors at 2018’s Ten, A Decade Of Dreams concert, held at the London Palladium. ‘I’m so proud to be an ambassador,’ she says. ‘Future Dreams is an incredible charity making a real difference to the lives of people with breast cancer and their families.’