Local MP dares to wear it pink - 14-10-2008

Mike Hancock, MP is joining forces with the Breast Cancer Campaign for its
award winning fundraising event, Wear It Pink on Friday 31st October 2008.

This year’s theme is “dare to wear” and Mike is urging residents, young and
old to get their craziest pink outfits on, whether it be a pink lab coat,
pink glasses or just a pink tie.

Taking part in Wear It Pink couldn’t be easier. Whether you are in an
office, at school or simply popping to the shops, on 31st October donate £2
and wear an item of pink, the more daring the better! Your donation will
allow the campaign to continue funding innovative world class research
across the UK.

Mike Hancock said: “Every year over 45,500 women in the UK are diagnosed
with breast cancer. Unfortunately virtually everyone knows someone who has
had breast cancer. I would encourage everyone locally and throughout the
country to support “Wear It Pink” on October 31st to raise valuable funds
for breast cancer research.”

People can get more information and register to receive a free fundraising
pack by calling freephone 0800 107 3104 or visiting www.wearitpink.co.uk
<http://www.wearitpink.co.uk/> . Last year’s Wear It Pink day raised £3.2
million and helped the campaign to fund 51 new grants for research. This
year the campaign is aiming to raise £3.5 million.

Over 45,000 women and around 300 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the
UK every year. It is the most common cancer in women, accounting for nearly
a third of all cancers diagnosed in women. Every year almost 12,500 people
die from breast cancer in the UK. Earlier diagnosis and better treatments
have led to mortality rates falling largely due to increased awareness of
breast cancer, the introduction of the screening programme and the successes
of breast cancer research.

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