Martin 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.
Martin is calling for his constituents in the Brigg and Immingham constituency to join him, as well as 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.
Martin 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 our constituency 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. 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 our area, so I hope that my constituents will get involved this October and support this very important cause.”
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.
