Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Article by Gemma Hutchings | Date Published 1st Ocotber 2024
Join Us in Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting those affected by breast cancer. At FTG we are committed to making a difference this month by supporting several breast cancer charities and participating in various challenges and events to help spread awareness and contribute to the cause.
Breast Cancer in the UK: Key Statistics
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting one in seven women during their lifetime. Each year, around 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, along with approximately 400 men. Despite these numbers, early detection plays a crucial role in improving survival rates. Thanks to advancements in research and awareness, the UK has seen an increase in the 10-year survival rate, which is now around 76%. However, more work is needed, as breast cancer still claims the lives of over 11,500 women each year.
What FTG are doing in support this October
Skipping! for Cancer Research
The FTG team is taking on a fun challenge this October to support of Cancer Research.
Together, we’ve committed to completing 100 skips a day throughout the month—that’s a total of 3,100 skips! While some of us may not be spring chickens, we’re ready to give it our best shot, have some fun, and we will share our progress on social media along the way. But we can’t do it alone—we need your support! We would love for you to sponsor us, and every donation will help spur us on and make a difference. Every little bit counts in making an impact this October!
Sponsor us today
Quiz Night for Keeping Abreast
The FTG team is excited to host a special quiz night, bringing together family and friends for an evening of fun, all in support of a cause close to our hearts.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Keeping Abreast Charity in Norwich, with whom we have a special affiliation.This wonderful charity provides vital support for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, helping them through their journey of recovery. It’s set to be a fantastic night, and we look forward to raising funds and awareness for this important cause.
Bra Recycling - It’s time to bin your bra!
Against Breast Cancer offers a bra recycling scheme that takes all your unwanted or unloved bras and through its network of bra banks raises vital funds for pioneering breast cancer research.
For every tonne of bras collected, Against Breast Cancer receives £700 to fund our research. With over 30 million women in the UK you could really help make a difference! FTG will be collecting unwanted bras as an ongoing venture and donating at our local bra bank so next time you come and see us .....bring your bras!
