About Us
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and awareness and has established the UK's first dedicated breast cancer research centre, in partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research. 

The Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre, at the Institute of Cancer Research, officially opened in December 1999. Housed in the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Building, the centre is associated with the Royal Marsden Hospital, at the very heart of the largest comprehensive cancer complex in Europe. 

Breakthrough's scientific work aims ultimately to eradicate breast cancer by discovering the causes of the disease, finding methods of prevention and developing new treatments, with scientific findings being translated as rapidly as possible into practical help for patients. 

Breakthrough also campaigns for policies that support breast cancer research and better services, as well as promoting breast cancer education and awareness among the public, policy makers, health professionals and the media. 

Website - www.breakthrough.org.uk
Breakthrough's website provides comprehensive information about breast cancer, compiled in association with the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust, and includes information about breast health, breast cancer, diagnosis and treatment options. You can even have a look around the Breakthrough Research Centre by taking our virtual tour and 'meet' some of the scientists along the way.

Fundraising - a record of achievement
Breakthrough has an innovative approach to fundraising, which has brought together the fashion and beauty industries, the music business, numerous celebrities and thousands of ordinary people to tackle breast cancer in an upbeat and positive style.

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer unites the UK fashion industry from models to designers, retailers to photographers, to raise funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer's vital programme of research. The main focus of the campaign is a target T-shirt, available throughout the spring from shops across the UK and online at www.fashiontargets.org.uk. Each year sees fresh new colours and styles of garments to give every campaign a unique feel.

In partnership with Avon Cosmetics, Breakthrough runs the Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer campaign every two years. It is dedicated to raising awareness of important issues to keep breast cancer high on the political and media agenda, focusing in on different issues for each campaign.

The Breakthrough £1,000 Challenge generates an immense amount of enthusiasm, with individuals, schools, colleges and other organisations taking up the challenge to raise £1,000 for Breakthrough, entitling them to nominate a name to be displayed at the Breakthrough Research Centre.

How You Can Help
With a little imagination there are great ways to have fun and raise funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. From a sponsored swim to organising your own fashion show there are many ways to get involved, whatever amount you can raise. 

To make a donation or for further information contact Breakthrough on 020 7405 5111 or visit www.breakthrough.org.uk