Martin Whitfield MSP added a splash of pink to his usual Holyrood attire to raise awareness of breast cancer and to encourage Scots to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support.
Mr Whitfield was joined by other parliamentarians in Holyrood this week, to raise awareness of breast cancer, and learn more about breast cancer in Scotland, focusing on the need for the Scottish Government to deliver their commitments in its Cancer Strategy and Action Plan.
He is calling for his constituents to join him, as well as thousands of others across the UK, to sign up and take part in wear it pink on Friday 18th October 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.
Martin Whitfield MSP 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 Scotland to take part in wear it pink activities this year.
“Wear it pink on Friday 18th October is a 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!”
To take part in wear it pink this October, please visit wearitpink.org https://wearitpink.org/2018mp for further details and fundraising ideas.