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Welcome to the Spring newsletter. Face to face fundraising is back! With covid rules being lifted we are delighted to be able to meet our supporters again. Being able to offer places in events and organise our events again is so exciting. Our supporters never left us through this pandemic and we are forever grateful for their support. Check out our website to see what events you can attend and don’t forget to keep us updated on how you are supporting us with your fundraising so we can share your stories. Best wishes Kelly Gibson Head of Fundraising
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Male Breast Cancer Awareness Approximately 420 m e n in the UK are diagnos e d w breast cancer ever ith y y e a r. That’s just over 1 m a n diagnosed every da y.
Breast Cancer in men is something that is not talked about very often. Many people think men can’t develop breast cancer, but all genders have breast tissue, and can therefore potentially develop breast cancer. 4
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Highlighting health issues in the media is a great way to let people know about them. The recent storyline in Eastenders is a fantastic example of bringing male breast cancer into the public eye. The soap worked closely with Macmillan Cancer Support on the plot, especially around the devastating effect such news has on people. Ricky Champ, the actor who plays Stuart Highway says:
It’s rare but it’s there… In the UK, around 420 men each year will develop breast cancer. The majority of these cases will be invasive breast cancer, where breast cancer cells start to invade the surrounding tissues and can potentially spread to other areas in the body.
“I feel honoured to be trusted with such an important storyline.
The key to the best possible outcome is to diagnose and treat breast cancer as early as possible, so it’s really important to regularly check yourself for any unusual signs. These can include:
“We will see Stuart really struggle with the fact he has cancer, and to learn that it’s breast cancer is really difficult for him to understand. “I hope by shedding a light on male breast cancer, more men will be aware of it and seek out a doctor if they notice anything wrong.”
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Research update
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Early-Career Researcher Support Fund Success Over the last 18 months, we have heard a lot about the impact Covid-19 has had on the ability of charities to fund medical research. As part of their #ResearchAtRisk campaign, the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) has been campaigning for the Government to step in and provide financial support for research charities in the UK. In May 2021, the Government announced it would provide £20m to help sustain early-career researchers currently supported by medical research charities. This support, from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), was in recognition of the losses the research sector suffered as a result of Covid-19.
up to 10 researchers that we funded during the 2 020-2021 financial year. Supporting early career researchers is very important to us as a charity and is part of our overall research strategy. Many of our current projects involve PhD students and early career researchers and we were able to nominate five researchers as part of the scheme. We were hoping to be successful for one or two of our projects, but the brilliant news is that we have been allocated support for all our nominations! Amazing! This much appreciated support fund will be used for ongoing funding of our research projects, helping the work on secondary breast cancer prevention, detection and therapies to keep progressing in these recently challenging times.
The resulting ‘Medical Research Charities Early Career Researchers Support Fund’ aimed to support and sustain charity-funded researchers early on in their career. This included PhD students and those with less than 10 years research experience post-PhD. As a member of the AMRC, Against Breast Cancer were eligible to apply for this support and could nominate
A massive thank you! A big Thank You from the research team at Cardiff University to anyone who took part in their study developing a new questionnaire to measure how much a person’s health condition affects the quality of life of their partner and family. Final analysis of the data is underway. “We are very grateful to all participants who completed the survey. Without your help, we could not have succeeded. We hope that your contribution will help many families in the future to get the support they need while caring for their loved ones.” Rubina Shah Visit our webpage to see more research studies needing your help: Take part in a research study
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Publisher Shireen received her diagnosis and underwent treatment during the pandemic. She wouldn’t let it stop her and now campaigns to improve support for women with breast cancer in Dubai. Shireen Jabry, a magazine publisher and mother to a young son, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer in December 2019, and went through rigorous treatment in London before moving to Dubai. She created the CAB campaign to empower women who have had cancer and here she shares her story of treatment and the logistical difficulties of moving to another country after having cancer.
I discovered a lump in my breast in mid-October 2019. I previously had a fatty cyst on my waist on the same side as the lump that I discovered. I had had it removed so I thought maybe it’s beginning to grow in my breast but then I just had a very bad feeling. I just felt there’s something wrong because of the location and it’s only on the right breast.
In November, I began thinking I should go see the doctor and only went at the beginning of December. They then referred me to the breast care surgeon, who I saw in the middle of December. That’s when I was diagnosed and discovered that the tumour has been there for nearly two years, not the two months that the lump had been there. I always assumed that when the lump first appears that’s the start of the cancer.
I panicked and I didn’t go to the doctor. I went on a half-term trip to Paris with my son and my now exhusband. It’s just like I ignored it. When I came back I wanted to focus on my magazine and I thought no, I’m just imagining it.
I always assumed that when the lump comes out it’s the beginning of the cancer.
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I had 17 sessions of chemotherapy, two operations and radiotherapy before I was pronounced cancer free in August 2020. I found that there’s many different types of breast cancers. Mine was HR2 positive breast cancer, which means the cancer feeds on oestrogen and that they needed to induce an early menopause. But the good news is, when you’re HR2 positive instead of triple negative, after they get rid of the cancer, they can hopefully stop it from coming back because they kill the oestrogen in your body by inducing your menopause. Then they give you an injection every month for ten years and with the
I needed to be on the Zoladex* for the next 10 years and I asked my oncologist what happens if they don’t have Zoladex injections in Dubai. He said ‘don’t worry, all over the world they have this injection, but you’ll have to go into hospital for it to be administered. The hormone pills are not a problem. Bupa will pay for them and I can always send you a six months’ supply or you can take six months with you to Dubai. But you will need six monthly check-ups which your insurance will not cover.’ My doctors could not tell me much about the UAE in terms of Zoladex. So I had friends in the UAE who
hormone pills they make sure that you never produce any oestrogen.
were helping me out to ask questions and I was speaking to so many insurance companies to try to figure out a way to be covered and I thought ‘how my God, how am I going to do this?’ At one point it got to the extent where I hated being in the UK because I was overwhelmed. It felt everywhere I was turning to make this happen, another wall came up.
Sustaining myself through all of my treatment was hard; it’s not just the medical and physical, it’s the psychological. It’s like when I entered the doctor’s office, I was me, and when I left, I became a totally different person because of what they tell you. I just wanted to be me and look like me and I wanted to make sure I’m OK. Not from a medical point of view, because the doctors were dealing with that, but from the psychological point of view. After I was pronounced cancer free in August 2020 and when my hair started growing back in October I took a vacation for 10 days to Dubai to visit my friends there. Those 10 days were the first time I thought ‘my eyebrows are full’ and ‘my eyelashes have grown back,’ which made me feel that people don’t know that I’ve gone through chemo. It just looks like I have a short haircut that is funky. I felt good seeing old friends and being in an environment where I have never had cancer. I almost tried to forget, as I feel you can’t heal in an environment where you got sick. Although London is not responsible, I don’t remember the memories before chemo. That’s when I sat with myself and thought I’m not sure, but let me think about it more. And in February 2021 I actually made the move.
I was speaking to so many insurance companies to try to figure out a way to be covered and I thought ‘how my God, how am I going to do this?’ After I came back in November from my trip in Dubai I spoke to my oncologist and said I needed to speak to a therapist and he’s like yes, I think that’s a great idea. They had offered it to me throughout the treatment, but I didn’t want to see another ‘doctor’. He put me in touch with somebody twice a week on the phone, because of COVID. I spoke to her before I was going to make my decision in January to leave or not. And she said ‘if you’re waiting for a time when it’s going to be an easier decision or not, it’s never going to be easy. Every decision you’re going to make from now is very difficult, but you’ve got to do something because I can see you falling deeper and deeper, so take the
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plunge. You may not have to go forever. Maybe go for two or three weeks, maybe the worst case scenario is it’s been a holiday for one month or two months so that you needed to get away, and you come back or otherwise you figure it out and you stay.’ And that’s what I did. Because of my cancer I suddenly realised time waits for no one and I thought ‘you know what, I’ve got enough figured out right now.’ If anything presents itself, you will figure out how to react and adapt but you cannot wait for things to be perfect, because they never will be. At the end of last year I launched a Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative called CAB which is Cancer Awareness for Breasts; helping you through your breast cancer journey. The idea is, everybody that enters a taxi or cab has their own personal journey and we’re trying to help you with this. We’ve come up with a slogan ‘don’t fear, we’re here’ and the reason for this is because back to my own experience when you have a diagnosis, I would have loved to be able to add a WhatsApp number and text anything to a person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and not a hotline or crisis number. I don’t think there’s anything of that sort because you’re not in your right frame of mind when it’s happening.
You’re not in your right frame of mind when it’s happening
I wanted to give something that I think would have been a relief for me, no matter how many friends or family are involved in helping you. It’s to be able to just quickly, no fuss, add the number, say the voice text, and there’s automatically another person there. If you want an email they’re there, there if there’s phone, they’re there. You just want an angry outburst they’re there, 24/7. This is what I want to create because back when I was going through it, it’s what I would have really needed. I also launched the first issue of a magazine promoting breast cancer awareness which is called The Hot Pink Issue magazine in December. The idea came about because when I used to sit in the chemo units, especially when it was through COVID and only the patient was allowed through the hospital door. You watch Netflix and you have tea while they bring you food but at the same time, no matter how many people are with you, you’re still feeling quite lonely. For me if there was something called The Hot Pink Issue where I can just randomly open it at any page and at a glance I can see people’s stories of what they’ve gone through and maybe a cover story of a celebrity who went through breast cancer. Maybe then it will start resonating with me. ‘Oh I feel lonely. I feel this. I feel that.’ But you know that they feel it too. It’s so normal and look how they’ve come out on the other side. For more information on travelling with cancer visit the Cancer Research UK website. also known as Goserelin
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Olivia-May’s Camp out Olivia-May Hawkes and her best friend Milly both 8 years old, camped out overnight on 26 March in the garden under the umbrella of Max’s big campout. Olivia-May raised a massive £438.00 via her JustGiving page! She wanted to raise the money for Against Breast Cancer because both their Great Grandmothers had breast cancer.
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Bungee Jump Take a leap of faith today and sign up to a bungee jump! A great way to tick off a bucket list challenge. We are looking for daredevils to jump to support Against Breast Cancer.
We have a wide range of dates and locations available for 2022 including jumps from • 160 ft • 300 ft • 400 ft • Bridge Jumps These events have a registration fee of £45 and a minimum fundraising ask of £200 If you sign up with Against Breast Cancer you will also receive •
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Guyhirn Site Office receive their bra bank The staff at Guyhirn Site Office have received their bra bank so members of the public can donate their unwanted bras, rather than going into landfill. For every tonne of bras donated, Against Breast Cancer receives £700 to help fund research into secondary spread breast cancer. If you would like to donate your bras into the site office’s bra bank, please be quick as Guyhirn roundabout is due to be finished in spring 2022.
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Our supporter Fi has been working her magic with bra recycling in Basingstoke. First with a bra bank at her home and then placing one in the local church, her popularity as the 'bra lady' meant she was interviewed by the Basingstoke Gazette and That's TV. Read Fi's story of why she is supporting our research here.
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To donate please visit the site office at Old March Road, Guyhirn, Wisbech, PE13 4DA during working hours.
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The Breast Walk Ever is back for 2022!
Join us in Wallingford on the 4th September 2022 and be part of a bespoke challenge though some of the nicest parts of the Ridgeway, Thames path and amazing country paths. With a ‘Full Marathon’ and ‘Half Marathon’ and new shorter walk available, we have a challenge for everyone.
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Could you Volunteer for us? Abingdon Marathon is scheduled to be run on Sunday 23rd October 2022. The event organisers are looking for marshals for the day to help steward the race. The marshals start around 9am and finish no later than 2pm depending on your preference. Remember this marathon is unique to Oxfordshire relying on local people like yourself. Sign up to volunteer don’t forget to choose us as your charity to support as we receive a donation for everyone that signs up for Against Breast Cancer. We truly appreciate your support Please contact events@againstbreastcancer.org.uk if you have any questions
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Challenge accepted for the adventure of a lifetime! “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”
For many of us, the past few years have meant the prospect of travelling overseas, whether for two weeks laying on a beach or for a proper chance to explore somewhere new has at times felt more than a pipedream than a possibility. Many of us have yearned to take a holiday – the chance to enjoy a proper break. There’s no secret to why travel makes us feel like this, it’s good for us. So, if you’ve found yourself saying ‘I really need a break’ and you’re reading this, two things are possible, topping up your tan isn’t a priority and adventure could be closer than you think…
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Adventure awaits
The sky really is the limit – isn’t it?
This year it’s been with an enormous amount of pride (and a fair bit of jealousy) that we have been able to assist more supporters than ever turn their dreams of taking a once in a lifetime trip into a reality. And you could join them. Are you ready to challenge yourself like never before? Maybe you dream of following the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu, setting foot on the Great Wall of China or trekking through India in the footsteps of the Dalai Lama? For unforgettable sights and amazing experiences, we’ve got you covered. From the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the base of the Grand Canyon, we have a challenge ready and just waiting for you. The challenge you choose might push you beyond what you ever thought possible, but rest assured, you’ll be in safe hands. We partner with some of the best, most experienced companies in the marketplace so you can concentrate on enjoying the experience and knowing the funds you raise will support life saving research into secondary spread, the main cause of breast cancer related deaths.
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For runners we have charity places in some of the world’s greatest events including the Amsterdam and Berlin Marathons. If cycling is your first love, come with us on the ever popular route from London to Paris or maybe Vietnam to Cambodia is more the challenge you’re looking for. But if it’s pure adrenaline looking for, talk to us about skydiving for charity.
We have challenges open for 2022 and 2023, with 2024 dates set to be announced soon. Start your adventure visit our website
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Sasha Norris The Bra Queen
It is amazing how much positivity there is in the world, and especially after Covid, I think it is important to recognise human kindness and the beauty in our actions.
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I have been collecting bras and supporting Against Breast Cancer for over a year now and will be for years to come. I had the inspiration to spread this project further than my immediate local area and try to get more people involved! I originally had one bra bank in my local shop and my home, where people could donate their unwanted bras. However, it is important to always think big, and understand that anything is possible! The support I have received is phenomenal since taking this project to a larger scale.
It is amazing how much positivity there is in the world, and especially after Covid, I think it is important to recognise human kindness and the beauty in our actions. I think this project has really brought people together, and has allowed survivors and families of those who sadly lost someone close to them to breast cancer to share their stories and keep the memories of them alive. It was lovely that survivors were able to share their personal experiences of living with breast cancer, becoming a powerful conversation and a way to draw hope from their strength. People don’t always realise the power in something as simple as a bra, and just by letting them know all the benefits of donating to this incredible cause, that it makes all the difference in getting one step closer to finding a cure to breast cancer. The amount of interest and positive feedback I have received back is amazing. I really have hit my feet running. I have set up 25 bra banks around the Forest of Dean, Monmouth, Ross on Wye and Gloucester. I made contact with local businesses in these areas to see if they would be kind enough to host a bra bin in their shop, and the project took off from there! Word about this campaign was getting around quick and soon enough I had businesses emailing me asking for a bra bin to be able to collect donations. It has been amazing seeing how many people want to get involved and make a difference for tomorrow. Once these businesses have bras ready for collection, I go around and pick the bras up, ready to be sent off to Against Breast Cancer. It was important to me that I arranged bra bins all over the community, so that everyone was able to donate. Accessibility was key- especially for the elderly who cannot walk far or people without transport that still want to be active within this project. I set this project up by myself, 19
but it has really grown to be a community effort and I am so thankful of all the people who continue to donate and support. It really helps make all the difference. So far, I have collected approximately 2000 bras, and by the end of 2022 I would like to collect 10,000 bras. I have always been brought up to believe that when you are in the position to, to give back and be kind always. So, supporting charities and doing my part for various causes is something extremely close to my heart. Throughout lockdown, charities suffered dramatically due to the lack of donations, so I began fundraising for causes likePancreatic Cancer UK, Mind, Macmillan etc. My focus for my frequent charity work is cancer based, as this is something close to my heart. In addition to this, I competed in the Miss Atlantic Beauty Pageant and won the crown in my division. This means I am now the reigning Miss Teen Atlantic, and using this platform massively increased my confidence and opened me up to a world of opportunities where I can help make tomorrow a better place. Since beginning my fundraising to now as a queen, I have raised over £4000 and have collected over 2000 bras. We have all known someone who has experienced breast cancer and worked to overcome those struggles, so I believe it is something we can all relate to on an emotional level. 1 in 9 women get diagnosed with breast cancer every single day and 1 in 5 will go on to have repeated episodes of secondary breast cancer. This figure is shocking and something needs to desperately change. I have taken on this mission, as I lost my nan to bile duct cancer in 2019, but helping people going through the same experiences allows me to feel closer to her again. She was such a lovely lady, and I want to make her proud with what I am doing.
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Are You a Crafty Crafter?
Then Against Breast Cancer need your help! We are looking for volunteers who could help make our pink ribbon Christmas baubles, to sell in our online shop and at Christmas markets. 100% of the profits from these go to support our valuable secondary breast cancer research. If you are good with your hands, and have some time to spare, then please contact our volunteer co-ordinator at steph@againstbreastcancer.org.uk for more information or call 01235 534211.
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End of line stock – Can your business support breast cancer research?
Against Breast Cancer are on the look out for businesses that could help us grow our eBay store with donations of end of line items and old stock. Thanks to our generous supporters, we have been able to grow our eBay shop over the last couple of years. We have successfully sold all manner of quality donated items online, from golf umbrellas to bras, from industrial shop fittings to cuddly toys! All the profits we make from selling on eBay go directly to fund our vital research into secondary spread breast cancer, the main cause of breast cancer deaths. If you think your company may have any end of line or unwanted stock that you are looking to dispose of, please get in touch with us, either by using the form or by calling our eCommerce Manager, Monica, on 01235 858 293. For more information on the kind of things we are looking for, see our corporate donations page. 21