As a fit, healthy 47 year old, I was shocked to be diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.  I want to help raise awareness of this all too common disease, early diagnosis makes for a much more favourable prognosis.  I found the information on Breast Cancer Now's website and their user forums a great help in navigating this unwelcome journey.  They fund support for sufferers as well as research into new treatments.

Breast Cancer Now's wear it pink day is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK. Taking place on 22 October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, thousands of amazing people will wear it pink in their communities, schools or workplaces, to help make life-changing research and care happen.Over the past year, people have been diagnosed with the disease at a time when everything from treatment to screenings have been disrupted. This has only made us more determined to make sure we're there to provide support for now and hope for the future. Join me on Friday 22 October, and wear it pink for all those affected by breast cancer. Thank you!