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The History of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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…
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Can you Live a Normal Life after Breast Cancer?
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
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?
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…
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Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too
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…
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Almost But Not Quite
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’…
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What Are The Benefits Of Becoming A Corporate Charity Sponsor For A Breast Cancer Charity In Birmingham?
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…
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The Uniform Project
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…
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Help us support breast cancer patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital from your armchair
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…
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Help Us Raise More Money While You Spend At Co-Op #TheCoopWay
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…
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