Breast Cancer Campaign was established in 1988 with the aim of researching the cure for breast cancer by funding research which looks at improving diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, better understanding how it develops and ultimately either curing the disease or preventing it.

Breast Cancer Campaign is the only charity that specialises in funding independent breast cancer research throughout the United Kingdom.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK it affects one woman in nine during her lifetime, around 12,990 women and 310 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.  Britain has one of the highest death rates in the world and we need to understand why.  Statistics cannot describe the impact of the disease on the lives of those who are affected by it and on their families and friends.

Breast Cancer Campaign ultimately wants to cure or prevent this disease and as a way of reminding women to check their breasts regularly Breast Cancer Campaign has employed the help of Guardian Angel.  She is responsible for reminding women to be breast aware and know what is normal for them. 

Talking about breast cancer in schools can help by:
-Reducing the fear that surrounds breast cancer
-Correcting myths
-Providing information and advice on how to deal with the emotion that cancer evokes
-Showing students how they can help others that may be suffering

Learning through fundraising
Teachers often see fundraising as an administrative nightmare, but incorporated into lessons through the new “Citizenship” module, it can be a great learning tool, and can make students view their studies in a more positive light.  It can teach responsibility, organisation, marketing and motivation as well as just how hard you have to work to raise money!

Citizenship
Being able to contribute to society as a whole is important for young people, as they respond well to being taken seriously by both peers and by those in authority.  Organisation of a charity event, be it a cake sale or fashion show, allows students to learn valuable skills.  Doing something for charity inspires an understanding of how to play an effective role in society.

Mathematics
Being able to contribute to society as a whole is important for young people, as they respond well to being taken seriously by both peers and by those in authority.  Organisation of a charity event, be it a cake sale or fashion show, allows students to learn valuable skills.  Doing something for charity inspires an understanding of how to play an effective role in society.

English
English lessons can be used in the planning stages of the event, as well as for thanking people afterwards.

If you want to take part in a fundraising event for Breast Cancer Campaign then we can supply you with any promotional and fundraising materials you need.  Please call us on 0207749 3700, email schools@bcc-uk.org, or write to us at Breast Cancer Campaign, Clifton Centre, 110 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4HT.

www.bcc-uk.org