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Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care.
Every year more and more people need our support. By taking part in Breast Cancer Care’s Bike Blenheim Palace you can help us to be here for every one of them.
Get fit and fundraise
Bike Blenheim Palace will be a fun day with a bustling event village and lots of cycling related activity to enjoy. By taking part in a cycling event you also have a great opportunity to improve your fitness, which is very important to Breast Cancer Care. Research shows that an hour of moderate- to high-intensity physical activity a day reduces the risk of breast cancer recurring. Bike Blenheim Palace is a fun way to improve your wellbeing whilst raising money to fund Breast Cancer Care’s work.
For further information on the links between breast cancer and exercise please refer to the following papers / articles.
World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute of Cancer Research (2007) Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective. Washington. Lee I, Oguma Y. Physical Activity. In: Schottenfeld D, Fraumeni JF, (2006), editors.
Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention. 3rd ed. New York: Oxford University Press
Amanda Mealing cycles for Breast Cancer CareActress and Holby City star Amanda Mealing, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 after the birth of her youngest, will be taking part in the family cycle ride. She says of the challenge,
‘As a working mother, finding activities that involve the whole family is so important. To be able to do that, have fun AND raise money for Breast Cancer Care is a brilliant opportunity. Breast Cancer Care did so much for me when I was going through my treatment. It's great to be able to give a little back to them. It is going to be an amazing day, in one of the country's most beautiful settings. I can't wait. I just hope my boys let me win!’
Why we need you
Every year 46,000 people hear the devastating news that they have breast cancer. The confusion and fear that this causes will be felt not just by the person diagnosed, but by their family and friends too.
Breast Cancer Care is just a phone call or mouse click away for anyone affected by breast cancer. Our free helpline and information-packed website offer a friendly ear and expert advice to those dealing with the turmoil of this life-threatening illness. Across the UK we also offer professional support through a range of confidential, face-to-face services, helping people every step of the way.
Our services are provided free thanks to the generosity of people like you. To find out more or get involved, visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call us on 0808 800 6000.
This is how your money can help:
£2 pays for a headscarf set, helping to boost the confidence of a woman who has lost her hair as a result of her breast cancer treatment.
£5 pays for someone to learn about breast awareness at a community-based workshop delivered by our expert team. Sorting myths from reality, the session covers signs, symptoms and risks and encourages everyone to become breast aware in a way that suits them.
£10 pays to provide a comprehensive, easy-to-understand information pack for someone newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
£23 pays for our expert helpline team to talk with a caller in confidence about any questions or worries they may have about breast health or as a result of their breast cancer diagnosis or treatment.
£41 pays for our specialist nurses to reply to an email enquiry about breast cancer or breast health. Everyone receives a personal response, based on the very latest clinical knowledge, which they can read in their own time.
£52 pays for a personal appointment with our HeadStrong service to help women cope with the distress of hair loss from cancer treatment. As well as practical advice and information, clients have the chance to try scarves and hats and find something which suits them.
£132 pays to connect someone going through breast cancer with a trained volunteer who has had a similar experience to them. We know how much reassurance and encouragement people can get from talking to someone who has been there, so we take care to find the best match we can for each individual.
£192 pays for us to train a health worker to run breast health workshops in their community. The two-day course builds the skills and confidence to promote breast awareness, covering signs, symptoms and risks, and promoting the importance of early detection and breast screening.
‘The support of Breast Cancer Care was always within my reach. Sometimes I needed to talk, sometimes I just needed information. Breast Cancer Care always has time to support me and was there for me like a good friend.’
‘Breast Cancer Care were especially helpful sending free leaflets on all sorts of related topics and it was great to talk on the helpline to someone who cared and who could answer a stream of questions.’
Fundraising
We have fundraising ideas to inspire you whatever the season. Take a look at our top ideas for a spot of fundraising throughout summer and autumn.
September Fundraising Tips If you register to fundraise at Bike Blenheim Palace you will be send a fundraising support pack with plenty of ideas to get you fundraising. Here are our top three tips for September.
Swear bucket – Introduce a swear bucket at work where offenders pay a 50p donation into the bucket every time they loosen their tongue.
Supermarket bag packing – contact your local supermarket and let them know about the challenge your taking part in. Ask if you can bag pack in their store on a Saturday where customers can make a donation for you to help them pack up their weekly shop.
Football match collection – head to your local football stadium armed with pink buckets on match day and collect from all the football spectators heading to watch the match. That’s hundreds of potential donations! Don’t forget to get permission first!
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