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| Megan Gale is proud of her association with L'Oreal which is working to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. |
TO say Megan Gale is a busy woman is an understatement.
A face of David Jones, the designer of her Isola cossie collection, a Foxtel TV host and a recent re-signing to L’Oreal as a brand ambassador has kept the model on her well-heeled toes.
And while a mystery holiday with "my man" (Carlton footballer Shaun Hampson) is happening after the AFL season, Megan is pleased to be involved in a real issue.
And one that cuts to the heart of so many Australian women.
“I am so passionate about raising awareness about ovarian cancer and being armed with the proper statistics now, I can’t help but want to spread the world," Megan told news.com.au in an exclusive interview.
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“As there is no early detection test it is imperative we, as woman, take note of any changes and early diagnosis gives everyone a much better chance of full recovery and survival.’’
Megan says ovarian cancer has been tricky to diagnose and feels she has a responsibility to get the message out there.
With L’Oréal Paris having just re-signed Megan as the brand’s face and ambassador in Australia – a big gig - part of that new relationship is supporting the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) along with the Australian Women’s Weekly.
"The OCRF’s vital research into ovarian cancer is an amazing cause that both I and L’Oréal Paris strongly believe in as it is a devastating and sometimes silent disease,” says Megan.
“For L’Oréal Paris, their partnership with the OCRF is very special and I'm honoured to be involved with their fight in any way I can.’’
While awareness of the disease has increased, ovarian cancer is still a ruthless, silent killer without an early detection program.
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| Megan Gale and Helen McCabe at the star-studded High Tea in Sydney's Centennial Park on Tuesday. |
“Every year approximately 1,200 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and, in Australia, one woman dies of the disease every 10 hours,’’ adds Megan.
Megan says lending her face and her brand to a national outdoor ad campaign created to drive awareness and research donations.
“I haven’t had many people incredibly close to me diagnosed with cancer but boy, there are so many friends and work colleagues who have as it is something that does not, in any way, discriminate.’’
Megan stands alongside some of the world’s most beautiful and accomplished in the L’Oréal Paris dream team, including Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Jane Fonda, Aimee Mullins, Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Eva Longoria, Doutzen Kroes, Barbara Palvin and Hugh Laurie.
"Sure, I am extremely thrilled to be continuing my role with L'Oreal Paris as it's an honour to represent a brand that constantly celebrates a woman's worth,” adds Megan.
“In these past two years we've achieved some wonderful things together and I feel proud to have been a part of that. And our ovarian cancer support is a great part of that.’’
Megan joined Australian ovarian cancer survivors in a High Tea feature for the Weekly – replicated with a star-filled High Tea in Centennial Park on Tuesday.
In the meantime Megan has race days, her bloke, the Vogue Fashion Night Out on September 5 and a swimsuit collection to look after.
“It’s funny, but I still go up to people on the beach who I see wearing anything from Isola (her swimwear collection) and I thank them for buying it,’’ laughs Megan.
“We are also speaking with Foxtel and looking at way to revamp Project Runway for another season and I am loving doing stuff on The Project as it takes me in to a commentary role, which I really love.’’
And with that, the woman who thrives on challenges is off to her next gig.
And to put a big "B" in the word busy ...
source news.com.au
