Local MP Mhairi Black added a dash of pink to her usual attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which takes place on Friday 18th October.
Since launching in 2002, wear it pink has raised over £33 million to date.
Mhairi is calling for people in Renfrewshire to join her, by signing up for wear it pink and helping to make possible life-saving breast cancer research and life changing support for those affected by the disease.
Joining Mhairi on the day were four Breast Cancer Now supporters who have been affected by breast cancer, including Kate, from Worthing, was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2015.
Kate, said: “When I was diagnosed my world turned up-side down. Secondary breast cancer means that it has spread to other parts of the body, making it incurable ― but for me it’s treatable for some time. It’s truly incredible how breast cancer treatments have advanced over the years and it really gives me hope for the future.
“It is so important that we continue to raise money, so that nobody will lose their lives to this devastating disease in the future. This is why I’m calling for everyone to take a stand against breast cancer by taking part in Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink on Friday 18th October. It’s a great way of raising vital funds for breast cancer research for the future, and care for those affected by the disease now.”
Mhairi Black MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, said: “Every year in the UK, around 55,000 women and around 350 men are given the devastating news that they have breast cancer. That’s why I’m encouraging people in Renfrewshire to take part in Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink day on Friday 18th October.
“The money that is raised by this wonderful event has such a huge impact, allowing Breast Cancer Now to fund vital research and support for those living with a diagnosis. I hope that everybody will wear it pink this October and support this hugely important cause.”
Anyone can take part in wear it pink. You can choose to hold a cake sale,organise a raffle or arrange a pink fancy dress day at your school or workplace. No matter how people chose to wear it pink, all the money raised will help to fund vital breast cancer research and support.
In April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now merged to create the UK’s first comprehensive breast cancer charity, united around the shared ambition that by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live, and be supported to live well. Every wear it pink donation will help towards this goal.
Visit wearitpink.org/mp to register and claim your free fundraising pack.