Jo Platt, the MP for Leigh and Atherton, added a splash of pink to her usual Westminster attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support.
Jo Platt was joined by other parliamentarians in Westminster this week, to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer.
Jo is calling for her constituents in Leigh and Atherton to join her, 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. To date it 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.
Jo Platt said: “Every ten 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 Leigh and Atherton 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 Leigh and Atherton, so I hope that everybody will get involved this October and support this very important cause.”
To take part in wear it pink this October, please visit wearitpink.org for further details and fundraising ideas.