Every Friday we have seen offices, banks, and fundraisers dressed in pink across London, raising awareness for this great charity:
The Natural History Museum
Photo: Breast Cancer Campaign
Tower of London
Photo: Telegraph
Tower Bridge
Photo: Vancouver Sun
The London Eye
Photo: Telegraph
10 Downing Street
Photo: BBC
London, you did good!
According to Breast Cancer Campaign, over 570,000 people living today have been diagnosed with breast cancer, which is the most common form of the disease. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime- that's 50,000 women per year in the UK! The likelihood is, if you haven't already been exposed to it, at some point it will touch your life. That's why raising awareness and doing your bit to help is so important.
You can help by:
1. Donating to Cancer research- this can be as simple as giving what you can or as fun as a Race, or cake sale- because everyone loves cake!
2. Encouraging friends and family to Coppafeel! One of the best ways to fight breast cancer is to nip it in the bud and catch it early- so don't be shy ladies!
Breast cancer in men, although rare, still occurs and breast cancer awareness month is a great way to raise awareness about this disease.
Emma Watson's inspirational United Nations speech drew attention to gender equality meaning that people should feel free and comfortable with who they are. So men, don't be afraid to Coppafeel! too! This is key, as being familiar with what's normal for your body is so important for all genders and crucial in stopping cancer in its tracks.
We can't wait for next year's Pink October!
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