BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Neil Findlay MSP pulled on some bright pink at the Scottish Parliament to encourage constituents to take part in wear it pink, on Friday, October 19.

He joined fellow parliamentarians in Holyrood to encourage people across Scotland to get involved and take part on wear it pink day to raise money for Breast Cancer Now’s research.

Neil is calling for people in Lothian to join him, as well as thousands of others across the UK, to sign up and take part in wear it pink which takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to date has raised over £31million towards Breast Cancer Now’s important work.

Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink day is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK. Back for its 17th year, the fundraiser calls on supporters to ditch their everyday colours, and add a splash of pink to their outfit, to raise money for breast cancer research.

Neil Findlay said:“Sadly, most of us know someone affected by this devastating disease - every year around 4700 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Scotland and almost 1000 people will die of it. I am incredibly proud to be backing wear it pink this year and I would like to urge local people across my constituency to join me on Friday, October 19, and show their support for Breast Cancer Now.”

Baroness Delyth Morgan, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now, said: “We are really grateful for the enthusiasm and support shown by MSPs. Everyone looked fabulous in their pink accessories and showed just how easy it is to add a touch of pink to your everyday outfit.”