Tom Gordon MP wears it pink in support of Breast Cancer Now
Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, added a splash of pink to his usual Westminster attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which will take place on Friday 18 October to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support.
Tom Gordon is calling for his constituents in Harrogate and Knaresborough to join him and thousands of others across the UK to sign up and take part in wear it pink which takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to date has raised over £41million towards Breast Cancer Now’s important work.
Anyone can take part in wear it pink, whether at school, work or at home. All you need to do is wear something pink, or hold a pink themed event, and donate to Breast Cancer Now. With every penny raised, fundraisers across the UK will be helping the charity achieve its vision that by 2050 everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives and is supported to live well.
Tom Gordon MP said:
“Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK hears the words “you have breast cancer”. It’s the most common cancer in the UK. Each year around 11,500 women and 85 men lose their lives to the disease. That’s why I’m so passionate about encouraging everyone in Harrogate and Knaresborough to take part in wear it pink day on Friday 18 October.
“Wear it pink is great way to come together with friends and family to have fun whilst raising money for Breast Cancer Now’s world-class research and life-changing support. As you can see from my photograph, all it takes is an additional splash of pink to your normal outfit!
“I am proud to raise awareness of the impact of the disease locally, and to support and advocate for Breast Cancer Now’s research. Breast cancer affects so many people in Harrogate and Knaresborough, so I hope that everybody in will get involved this October and support this very important cause. I know the impact of breast cancer first hand, having cared for my mum when she was fighting it. This is personal for me and I want to make sure that those suffering from breast cancer in my constituency get the support they need.”
Claire Rowney, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:
“We are so excited to see wear it pink return to Westminster, and incredibly grateful for the support of Baroness Morgan and Parliament raising awareness for breast cancer and the work of Breast Cancer Now during breast cancer awareness month.
“We hope that by wearing pink, they’ll encourage their constituents to also wear it pink in their homes, schools or workplaces on Friday 18 October and help us to increase knowledge of breast cancer and continue to deliver life-changing research and support.”
To take part in wear it pink this October, please visit wearitpink.org for further details and fundraising ideas.
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For further information, please contact:
Jennie Nadon, Public Affairs Manager at Breast Cancer Now at publicaffairs@breastcancernow.org
About Breast Cancer Now:
If you’re experiencing breast cancer we’re here, whenever you need us. Be it through our support services, trusted breast cancer information or our specialist nurses who you can reach via our free Helpline and 24/7 Online Forum. Backed by dedicated campaigners, we’re fighting for the best possible treatment, services, and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer. And support from our amazing fundraisers helps ensure our life-saving research and life-changing support can happen.
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