Bring Your Breastie

Bring Your Breastie and Support Breast Cancer Research

Our story

We are coming together this October, come and join us! Here’s why….. Until my friend had been diagnosed with breast cancer I had not once checked my breasts for signs and I realised I had no clue how to check them. I knew I couldn't be the only one that didn’t know either so I realised the huge importance in spreading the word for ladies (and gents) to check themselves and that then brought the idea of the ‘in your face’ bring your breastie photo shoot. A reminder to check your breasts. There are 55,000 new cases of breast cancer each year and it’s so important we teach ourselves to look out for the signs and know how to check ourselves because 76% of people now survive breast cancer. Early detection is key! Bring your Breastie was started when a very close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 40. It was a huge shock as she was very young with 2 small children. As her group of friends we rallied around her instantly. Not only were we her listening ear, we took her children to school when she was having a bad or sick day, we organised a food rota so each friend dropped food in for her and her family so she didn’t have to think about cooking and she could concentrate on getting herself better again. It made me see that when a friendship circle is struck with devastating news your best friends come good and help to keep life moving. Bring your Breastie was created to bring best friends together to not only share the tears, the emotional and practical support but also the laughter and wonderful times. My beautiful friend passed away from breast cancer aged 48! After reading this, please go and check yourself! Sarah x