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Male & Female Breast Self-Examination

October 5, 2021
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Early detection of breast cancer dramatically increases treatment success and survival. Daily checking is preferable, but otherwise form a new habit of weekly checking. Should you notice any change at all in how your breasts look or feel, contact your…
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Breast Mates Central – “Out / Out”

August 12, 2021
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After months of regular weekly coffee morning zooms, some of the members of Breast Mates Central got together for the first time “out/out” on Tuesday 10 August for a ☕️ coffee/cake session - catching up in person with their new…
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Thank you Tanworth-in-Arden pupils

July 29, 2021
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Posted by Veronica Kumeta
Pupils at Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School took to baking brownies to raise money for Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer. Amba Mattoo, Bella Graham, Jacob Prince, Ava Ickringill, Dempsey Stevens and Noah Durrant-Coughlan launched their brownie business as part of “The Big…
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Thank you to Birmingham TV

February 17, 2020
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Thank you to Birmingham TV for the video produced for last weeks Heart of England Community Foundation 25th Anniversary celebration. More than 20 Breast Cancer sufferers, survivors and supporters travelled to the Groupe PSA HQ representing the LFBC Well Woman…
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How Our Choir Helps Those with Breast Cancer

December 2, 2019
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Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer is a charity proud to support women in the local and surrounding areas area in their fight against breast cancer, with funds being donated to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.   Unlike other charities, LBFC…
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Thank you to the wonderful Rosie Lee

November 27, 2019
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Thank you to the wonderful Rosie Lee who raised over £300 at her bake sale at school for @LFBC It was really well supported as Rosie had to do an assembly a couple of weeks before and she put posters up everywhere. She just wanted to give a little back to @LFBC for the support her Auntie Mel received last year (and continues to do so).
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Thank you to AW Kickboxing

November 27, 2019
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Another HUGE "THANK YOU" to AW Kickboxing Team from Darlaston who presented a cheque to Rosie Shorter (on behalf of LFBC) on Saturday at their awards ceremony! A whopping £2197!
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Goodbye to Cansie Cancer

November 27, 2019
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Posted by Veronica Kumeta
A cancer cell gets its marching orders in a new book that will help survivors of breast cancer explain the disease and its treatment to their children.
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Breast Friends Calendar 2020

November 27, 2019
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Do you want to support us all year long? We have a limited number of 2020 calendars available for sale at just £5 each (but please free to donate more if you want to!) Perfect stocking fillers or Secret Santa gifts! Get yours today, contact info@lfbc.org.uk to request yours.
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How Does Breast Cancer Affect Someone’s Life?

November 25, 2019
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Over 55,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. That means one in eight women will be diagnosed at some stage in their life *1. Upon first being told the news, a woman may not know…
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5 Early Warning Signs of Breast Cancer

November 18, 2019
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You may not pay much attention to how your breasts look and feel, but it’s extremely important you do so if you have any hope of catching breast cancer early. The earlier breast cancer is caught, the much more effective treatment will be and survival rates will be higher.   If you’re worried about breast cancer and want to be in-the-know about the early warning signs you should be looking…
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We Donate 97.5p from Every £1 to LFBC…Here’s What Your Money Can Achieve!

November 11, 2019
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Many charities and organisations raise money to support a cause, but do you really know where your donations are being spent?   In the case of most charities, a large proportion of the funds are put towards running costs and overheads such as rent, electrics and the wages of staff members, rather than what the fundamental aims are all about.   Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer is different.   We are…
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How Supporting a Charity Can Motivate Employees

November 6, 2019
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Supporting charities is a real rarity within business nowadays, however, it could be a key tactic in boosting employee engagement and happiness, as it gives workers a clear focus aside from their job roles to achieve something positive.
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The History of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2019
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Breast Cancer Awareness month is an annual worldwide health campaign that takes place in the month of October. The initial idea behind the movement was to raise awareness and funds for the disease in order to encourage research for prevention, diagnosis, cures and treatment.   The very first organised attempt to establish worldwide attention for breast cancer occurred in October 1985 in the United States. The campaign aimed to educate…
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Can you Live a Normal Life after Breast Cancer?

August 1, 2019
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Posted by Veronica Kumeta
After beating breast cancer, many women are left wondering if they will ever get their life back on track. After a tremendous amount of treatment, the first thing on your mind is getting back to normality. Despite this, the last day of your treatment isn’t necessarily the end of your journey.
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Flash Mob at Grand Central Photo Gallery

July 25, 2019
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We were so proud of our ladies for their performance on Saturday but also to the amazing @got2singuk choir who gave their support to the Flash Mob. Their voices match their enthusiasm and we’d like to give a HUGE shout out to Mac Payne!
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How Common is Breast Cancer in the UK?

July 10, 2019
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK and makes up 15% of all cancers in the UK. *1 According to a study carried out by Cancer Research between 2014-2016, there were around 11,400 cancer-related deaths in each day in the UK; with breast cancer accounting for 7% of the figure. Breast cancer is also the second-biggest killer of women in the UK and…
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Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too

June 15, 2019
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Although women are stereotypically known to be the only sex to develop breast cancer, this actually isn’t the case. It is also extremely common in men – the only difference is that it is very rarely talked about.   Although men don’t have breasts like women do, they still have breast tissue which is similar in the early stages of puberty in girls; when the breasts have not yet fully…
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Almost But Not Quite

June 3, 2019
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Britain's Got Talent Press Release on LFBC below:     Birmingham charity choir wow the Britain's Got Talent judges and audience   May 30th, 2019   As the 2019 ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ show reaches its climax this weekend, Birmingham based charity is reflecting what might have been, after a choir it formed went to the ITV show’s auditions, earned a standing ovation, four ‘yes’s’ from the judges, but then missed…
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What Are The Benefits Of Becoming A Corporate Charity Sponsor For A Breast Cancer Charity In Birmingham?

April 19, 2019
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If you’re thinking about partnering with a charity in Birmingham like Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer as a corporate charity sponsor this year, you may be wondering why it is that we think you should support us. Let us convince you...   Get Support From The Local Community   Whether you’re a local business or a regional or national business with shops or links in Birmingham, it is important that you…
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The Uniform Project

April 11, 2019
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Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer (LFBC), a locally based charity, is partnering with the Cecilie Palmer and Sizoya Foundations in South Africa to provide good quality second-hand school uniforms for children in poor communities. Uniforms that would normally form part of the 235 million items of clothing a year that goes to landfill sites, will be distributed to families and schools in Soweto, Johannesburg and Rustenburg According to the United Nations…
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Help us support breast cancer patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital from your armchair

April 5, 2019
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According to OfCom, 1 in 5 people spend over 40 hours online per week. But did you know that in just a few clicks you could use your usual internet surfing to help local charities in Birmingham like Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer? Whether you’re an online shopper or a social media scroller, find out how you can support those fighting breast cancer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital...   Online Shopping…
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Help Us Raise More Money While You Spend At Co-Op #TheCoopWay

March 22, 2019
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This year we have become one of Co-Op’s local causes. This means that if you are a Co-Op member, Co-Op will donate 1 % of your spend to local causes like Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer. Read on to find out how you can help us... What is Co-op local causes? Co-op local causes is an initiative that allows Co-op members to donate 1% of their spend on selected products in…
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4 Easy Easter Fundraising Ideas For Your Business’ Corporate Fundraising Project

March 8, 2019
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    Does your office or place of work want to give a helping hand to those affected by breast cancer in the West Midlands by doing some corporate fundraising? With Spring and Easter just around the corner, the weather is getting a little better and can be a great time to get your office together for a charity social, so we’ve come up with some simple Easter fundraising ideas…
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World Book Day is coming – Ways books can help with a breast cancer diagnosis

February 16, 2019
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World Book Day  is only a few weeks away and we thought that this would be a perfect time to chat to you about books and also, specifically. breast cancer books. Books can be such a great educational resource to find out more about so many things. As a breast cancer patient, they can allow you to learn more about yourself and be used as a tool to educate others about…
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Five Sporty Fundraising Ideas

February 1, 2019
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This month is all about the Superbowl for sports fans. So to celebrate, we’ve come up with some sporty fundraising ideas that can help you keep that sporty spirit flowing! Hold a charity football match If you’re involved in a local club already, you could hold a fun charity football match with the local U12 team vs. their parents. Or play a fancy-dress friendly hockey match against another local team.…
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The Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer Charity Year In Review

January 4, 2019
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This year has been full of so many great moments for the Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer charity and so we thought that moving into 2019 would be a great opportunity to reflect back on what we’ve achieved with a Year In Review!   Let’s start our Year In Review as we stepped from Winter into Spring   We started the year with lots of organising to do to get ready…
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How supporting LFBC can help you achieve your New Year’s Resolution in 2019

December 21, 2018
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Are you deciding on your New Year’s resolution and or starting in on your 2019 goal setting? If you want to stick to your goals, then making yourself accountable is a great idea. So, why not combine your goal with supporting a local charity like Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer to keep that motivation going?   Would you like to eat healthier and save money for a local charity? One oft-quoted…
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How donating to charity can be the best gift you give this Christmas

December 7, 2018
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One of the best parts of Christmas (apart from the mince pies) is that it encourages everyone to spread a little bit of love. If you’re struggling to buy a gift for a loved one - as you really don’t know what to buy someone who has everything, having spent hours scrolling down Christmas Gift Ideas For Her lists online and still having no idea what to get - donating…
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Breast Screening

November 27, 2018
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The NHS Breast Screening Programme aims to identify breast cancer in asymptomatic (no symptoms), apparently healthy women. The aim is early detection where treatment is more successful with a good chance of recovery.   This screening service has been running since 1988, inviting all women aged 50-70 years for mammograms (x-ray of the breast) once every three years. The rationale for screening this age group is that the majority of…
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Office Christmas Party Ideas That Give Back

November 23, 2018
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Try making your office Christmas party extra special this year by giving something back to the community while you celebrate. Check out some easy Christmas party alternatives and alterations below!   Office Christmas Party Ideas That Give Back: The Party Itself   Set an extra place at the table at the office Christmas party If you’re organising this year’s office Christmas party, while you’re crunching the numbers, why don’t you…
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Familial Breast Cancer

November 10, 2018
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Approximately 5-10% of all breast cancers have a familial component to it – commonly known as heritability. The majority of breast cancers arise without an apparent cause, what we call spontaneously. Those where a familial component is suspected, will tend to have certain characteristics that are discussed below.   Given that breast cancer is so common, many women are related to or know someone who has been touched by this…
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Foodie Fundraising Ideas: Coffee Morning, Charity Bake Sales and More

November 9, 2018
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Are you missing The Great British Bake Off as much as we are?!  Whether you’re the next Rahul or not, foodie fundraisers can be a fun and tasty way to raise some money and test out your skills. Check out our list of our favourite foodie fundraising ideas, from a coffee morning or charity bake sale, to something more unique and those literal and metaphorical juices flowing:   1. Hold…
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About Breast Cancer

October 29, 2018
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Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK affecting in excess of 55,000 women (and men) each year. This is compared to other common cancers like lung (46,000), prostate (47,000 men) and bowel cancer (41,000). Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over their lifetime with the numbers of new cancers set to increase (2% over the next 20 years).   Over 10,000 lives are lost…
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Raise Awareness When Breast Cancer Awareness Month Is Over

October 19, 2018
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We’ve been having an incredible month during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and have been truly inspired and humbled by the generosity of everyone who has been involved. Raising breast cancer awareness is such an important step to help sufferers gain an early diagnosis and, consequently, is one of the best ways you can help more people survive. But breast cancer patients are diagnosed year-round and it is important to keep awareness…
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What Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

October 5, 2018
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This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Not sure what it’s all about? We’ve made a guide to help you understand what it’s about and how you can get involved, from volunteering to resources for fun fundraising ideas.   Who organizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international awareness month that is organized by a number of major breast cancer charities across the globe.   What…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 2, 2018
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Today is the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have kicked it off in style with the help of the Floozie in the Jacuzzi in Victoria Square, who agreed to don a brand new bra for us to help us spread the word. This is the sixth year that the Floozie has worn a bra for us in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s bra was designed…
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Why you should make a donation to a local charity

September 18, 2018
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Whether you are an individual looking to support a cause you care about or a business wanting to make a difference, helping a charity is a wonderful thing to do. But many charities out there get overlooked as they are smaller, local charities. We think supporting local causes is super important and can, in some ways, make a bigger impact on you and the charity. Here’s why... By supporting local…
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7 Reasons for your Business to Support a Charity

September 4, 2018
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When you are looking after the corporate social responsibility of your business you can make connections in a number of different ways. This could be through regularly sponsoring an aspect of their spending or looking to charities in Birmingham to make them your Charity of the Year. The bonus is that this connection can not only help the charity, but also your business. Here we’ve listed some reasons why partnering…
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Back To School Fundraising Ideas

August 13, 2018
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In your final years in school or college, the looming job applications, UCAS applications and personal statements become more and more important. It’s often suggested that fundraising and volunteering is a great way to boost your CV...and we completely agree! But it’s not all about your DofE Volunteering hours, you’ll have an amazing time too. To show you just how much you can gain from organizing a single fundraising event for…
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Here’s Some Great Fun Ways To Raise Money For Charity In Summer With Your Friends

July 22, 2018
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Looking for some easy fundraising ideas to try with friends over the summer? Look no further! We’ve come up with a list of 5 great ways you and your friends can raise money for charity while also helping to us to increase breast cancer awareness and also having loads of fun.   One. Get your sweatbands out and run to raise money for charity! If your friends are feeling fit,…
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Veronica Is Shortlisted for Woman and Home’s 50 Over 50!

July 22, 2018
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We are delighted to announce that our very own Veronica Kumeta has been nominated and shortlisted for Woman and Home’s 50 Over 50 Amazing Women Awards! Veronica works incredibly hard for our amazing cause and we’d love it if you could support us in showing just how much we appreciate all of her work in tirelessly increasing breast cancer awareness and fighting breast cancer in Birmingham by voting for her.…
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10 Top Fundraising Ideas For Work

July 13, 2018
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Whether you are involved in the corporate social responsibility for your company and want to have a charity partner to work with, or if you just want to encourage your office to fundraise for a local charity and would like some fundraising ideas for work, we’ve got you covered.
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Breast Cancer Screening News

May 3, 2018
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We are deeply saddened at the news which broke yesterday concerning and the extent of the number of people that the failure has potentially affected.
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Looking for kind supporters and companies to fundraise

June 14, 2017
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Excited today to receive our new collections boxes now looking for kind supporters or companies who can start to fundraise for us Xx
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Gift Aid – the way to boost your donations!

April 14, 2017
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Charity Gift Aid Declaration. Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate.
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