Joel James, MS for South Wales Central added a splash of pink to his usual attire to raise awareness of breast cancer and to encourage constituents to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink, which will take place on Friday 18 October to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support.
Joel James was joined by other members of the Senedd in Cardiff, to raise awareness of breast cancer, and to learn more about breast cancer in Wales. Joel James is calling for his constituents in South Wales Central 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.
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 to help the charity achieve its vision that by 2050 everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives and is supported to live well.
Joel James MS 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 South Wales Central 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 South Wales Central so I hope that everybody here 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 the Senedd, and incredibly grateful for the support of all the MSs who are raising awareness of breast cancer and the vital work that wear it pink helps to fund.
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.
Wear it pink is a fantastic opportunity for communities across the UK to come together, have fun and show their support for this very important cause. By simply wearing something pink and donating what you can, you’ll help raise much-needed funds and awareness. Together we can take another vital stride towards reaching our goal that, by 2050, everyone who is diagnosed breast cancer will live, and be supported to live well.
To take part in wear it pink this October, please visit wearitpink.org for further details and fundraising ideas.
