Our news pages include items about our research, media appearances, updates on our fundraising and Splash of Pink events, blogs and an archive.
Named in the King’s Birthday Honours List in June, unstinting Against Breast Cancer fundraiser Jeanne Chattoe was presented with the British Empire Medal at a glittering ceremony at Blenheim Palace. Jeanne’s steadfast commitment to raising funds for the charity’s vital research into a cure for breast cancer began 30 years ago, following the death of …
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In September 2022, Liz Muir completed the Berlin Marathon for Against Breast Cancer having raised an amazing £3,300. Liz chose to fundraise for the charity because of the many friends and family members diagnosed with breast cancer over the years. On the 20th October 2023, Liz herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. To say it …
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Specsavers in Sevenoaks recently held a wonderful raffle in aid of Against Breast Cancer. All the items in the raffle were donated by local businesses. As well as the raffle, they also sold lots of cakes, again all donated by local businesses, and the rest being made by the lovely Ann Ruddle, a Sevenoaks resident. …
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Southend United Ladies hosted their first Play it Pink fundraising event since 2019 on Sunday 22nd October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Balloons and banners covered their home ground with donations for ground entry, bake sales and a raffle. The club created their first-ever matchday programme too, which was sold to raise funds. “We …
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The University of Southampton recently opened its doors to guests of Against Breast Cancer, providing an exclusive glimpse into the world of cutting-edge research, exploring breakthroughs being funded by our supporters and taking place within the university’s laboratories. The highlight of the open day, which has become an annual event, was a series of presentations …
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