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CHRIS LAWLOR: A CHALLENGE A MONTH, INSPIRED BY MY WIFE’S DIAGNOSIS

March 5, 2020

  Chris Lawlor, aged 36, from Manchester, has challenged himself to complete 8 awe-inspiring, endurance events over the next 8 months. He will be tackling 7 half marathons and 1 triathlon. Starting with the...

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HOW TO RAISE SPONSORSHIP MONEY FOR YOUR SPORTS CHALLENGE

March 5, 2020

So, you’ve signed up for a sporting challenge. Perhaps you’re taking part in a Marathon, running a 10K or embarking on one of our many cycle challenges – but no matter which challenge you’ve...

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CAN EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS CAUSE BREAST CANCER?

March 5, 2020

From beauty products to air pollution, we’re exposed to chemicals every day. Everything from deodorant to lipstick contain chemicals that can potentially be harmful to our health – but can they really cause cancer?...

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OUR NEW PATRON, MARGO CORNISH

March 5, 2020

Earlier this year at our Thank You Evening, it was announced that you had become a new Patron for our charity. How did it feel to be given this prestigious role for Prevent Breast...

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VICTORIA & CANDY EKANOYE: NEW PREVENT BREAST CANCER PATRONS

February 26, 2020

We’re so excited to announce that the hugely talented actress and singer, Victoria Ekanoye, has joined forces with her mother and together they have become Prevent Breast Cancer’s newest patrons. Victoria became a household...

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WHY IS BREAST CANCER PREVENTION IMPORTANT?

February 18, 2020

  Breast cancer prevention is extremely important as breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with 1 in 9 women and 1 in 1,000 men expected to be diagnosed during their...

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MAKE 2020 YOUR YEAR OF FUNDRAISING

February 18, 2020

  If your new year’s resolutions for 2020 were to push yourself, try something new or get involved with fundraising, there are so many ways that you can get stuck in and help to...

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LEISHA KICKS CANCER: 1000 MILE CHALLENGE  

February 17, 2020

We caught up with one of our fantastic fundraisers, Leisha Cronin, to find out about her story, and to see how her, her family and her friends are supporting Prevent Breast Cancer.    ...

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CHRIS & GABS EMBRACE EVERYTHING VIETNAMESE

February 12, 2020

  Chris and Gabs provide their Vietnamese January update, as they continue on their World Cycling Tour in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer     Author: Gabs – February 03 2020 Cycling for… 584...

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FUNDRAISING FOR PREVENT BREAST CANCER: MANDY AND JANINE

February 11, 2020

Mandy Cohen and Janine Kay are friends who have been supporters of Prevent Breast Cancer for more than 20 years and have raised over £100,000 for our research to predict and prevent the disease...

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MEET EMMA, A NEW CORPORATE AMBASSADOR FOR PREVENT BREAST CANCER

February 7, 2020

Emma Garner is a young woman forging her professional career in the big city.  She’s an accountant working with one of the big four firms in central Manchester. “It might seem strange for someone...

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THE 2-DAY DIET: HOW IT CAN REDUCE YOUR BREAST CANCER RISK

January 24, 2020

January is a time that many people start to focus on their health. Still sluggish from festive overindulgence, many of us sign our lives away to pricey gym memberships and stock up on whatever...

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TRACY PUTTOCK – ONE OF OUR NEW AMBASSADORS

January 16, 2020

Tracy Puttock has spent her working life with some of the biggest names in the financial industry. She is highly regarded for her expertise in the field of financial risk. However, it was in...

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2019 RAISES OVER £8,770!

January 16, 2020

The Prevent Breast Cancer team would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Christmas Celebration at Manchester Cathedral in December – you helped us raise over £8,770....

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CRISTINA CHANDLER: WHY I BECAME AN AMBASSADOR FOR PREVENT

January 16, 2020

Cristina Chandler is a professional within the insurance industry, having been based in Birmingham and Manchester for over 35 years. She is currently working for Marsh who are part of the Marsh McLennan Corporation....

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