Henry Smith MP has shown support for people affected by breast cancer by attending an event in Parliament organised by Breast Cancer Now, and has encouraged Crawley residents to take part in the UK’s biggest, brightest and pinkest fundraiser, Wear It Pink, on Friday 21st October.
Henry said;
“Over 50,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK, and sadly around 11,500 women and 80 men will lose their lives to the disease. Together, we must put a stop to this.
“Through cutting-edge research, Breast Cancer Now are tackling the disease from all angles to ensure that, by 2050, everyone that develops the disease will live. But we all need to join forces and act now, and in Wear It Pink there is a fun and simple way for people across Crawley to get involved.
“As a Breast Cancer Ambassador I’m passionate about standing up for those affected by the disease locally, as well as their families and support networks.
“I hope people across town will Wear It Pink on Friday 21st October and show their support for Breast Cancer Now.”
The Crawley MP joined fellow parliamentarians in wearing it pink in Westminster to encourage people across the UK to get involved and help Breast Cancer Now towards their ambition that, by 2050, everyone that develops the disease will live.
Wear It Pink raises close to £2 million each year for world-class research into breast cancer. Anyone can take part, whether at work, at home or at school.
All you have to do to take part in the 15th year of Wear It Pink is to wear something pink and donate what you can.
People taking part will be joining scientists, supporters and those affected by breast cancer, passionate about putting an end to deaths from the disease.
Henry continues to show support for women and men living with breast cancer by being one of 211 Breast Cancer Ambassadors across the country, urging fellow politicians and constituents that immediate action must be taken to stop the disease taking lives.
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