Say hello to the Prevent Breast Cancer Boob Mug! This fabulously fun mug is designed with breasts of all shapes and sizes in mind and includes a subtle reminder to always ‘check yours’.
Breast cancer can affect anybody, no matter your gender, age, race, or ethnicity. We want to spark conversations with family and friends about checking yourself regularly, attending screenings and talking about your family history of breast cancer; the mug encourages the kind of conversations that are easier over a brew.
What Makes This Boob Mug Extra Special?
We were delighted to collaborate with our wonderful community of ambassadors, all of whom have been touched by breast cancer, to make this mug design extra inclusive and personable.
The mug features hand-drawn boob sketches from supporters that have been affected by breast cancer. Our boob mug not only offers a subtle reminder to be breast cancer aware, but also supports Prevent Breast Cancer’s vital research to prevent others from ever being diagnosed.
The Stories Behind the Sketches…
We spoke to five of the supporters that submitted their hand-drawn sketches to feature on this boob mug to understand what inspired them to get involved.
“Boobs are different. Never the same shape, size or colour. They grow, they change, and they develop. They are unique to you. Why not celebrate our uniqueness?”
Jinnett said, after submitting her sketch.
Diana, who also contributed to the design with her drawing, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. She had a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, and feels it’s vital she uses her experiences to raise awareness and do what she can to help others. She said:
“If buying one mug and having a cuppa with someone encouraged them to check themselves, become more breast aware and make positive lifestyle changes to protect themselves in the future, then my involvement with this design has worked.”
Joanne was one of the first to send her sketch over, saying it was a fantastic idea and that it would get us talking about boobs and why it’s important to look after our breast health. Joanne was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, and later again in 2022, she shared with us that she wasn’t fully aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
“I thought I was looking for just lumps, however, through awareness campaigning, I was given information that suggested I needed to be checked.’
Cal was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and found the hardest thing was telling her daughter:
“I suppose I coped by looking out for everyone else rather than dwelling on what was happening to me.”
When sharing why she got involved in designing the Boob Mug, Cal said:
“When you are in the midst of it all often you can’t talk about it. This mug is for people to chit chat with a brew, as it helps make it less of a taboo.”
Wendy, who lives with treatable but not curable cancer, wanted to get involved to raise awareness too, stating:
“It is important to talk openly to promote awareness.”
Despite her diagnosis, she lives with the motto that “all will be well”.
Where Can I Purchase My Charity Boob Mug?
Coming in three colours, the Prevent Breast Cancer Boob Mug is now available to buy online and in our shop at The Nightingale Centre. Every mug comes with a handy pocket size card that explains the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, what to look out for and how to check yourself.
Which Boob Mug Will You Choose?
Celebrate boobs of all shapes and sizes and help raise vital funds for Prevent Breast Cancer by purchasing a fantastic mug for you, your friends and family today. To compliment your new boob mug, you can also find our range of beautifully blended coffee and tea from Worker Bee MCR.
About Prevent Breast Cancer
Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer – we’re committed to freeing the world from the disease altogether. Unlike many cancer charities, we’re focused on preventing, rather than curing. Promoting early diagnosis, screening and lifestyle changes, we believe we can stop the problem before it starts. And being situated at the only breast cancer prevention centre in the UK, we’re right at the front-line in the fight against the disease. Join us today and help us create a future free from breast cancer. If you have any questions or concerns, email us today.
About Prevent Breast Cancer
Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer – we’re committed to freeing the world from the disease altogether. Unlike many cancer charities, we’re focused on preventing, rather than curing. Promoting early diagnosis, screening and lifestyle changes, we believe we can stop the problem before it starts. And being situated at the only breast cancer prevention centre in the UK, we’re right at the front-line in the fight against the disease. Join us today and help us create a future free from breast cancer. If you have any questions or concerns, email us today.
