I want to use my experiences to help others

Please tell us about yourself

I’ve been a volunteer with Breast Cancer Now for three years, after I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in May 2022. It was a really scary time and I was so grateful for everything that Breast Cancer Now were doing to help people like me. 

What first drew you to volunteering?

After my treatment, I wanted to raise money to help progress more breast cancer research, but also use my experiences to help others. So I signed up as a volunteer and have enjoyed every minute! I was first involved with Wear It Pink in 2023, sharing my story and taking part in a really fun photoshoot for the fundraising campaign.

I raised nearly £10,000 with friends – I organised a pink-themed party and auction, my friend ran the New York Marathon and another held a pink bake sale at her school. I was blown away by everyone’s generosity and support - it meant so much. 

Tell us about volunteering with Younger Women Together

In June 2024, I applied to be a Younger Women Together volunteer. It is a fantastic role and it’s wonderful to see women coming together in a safe place to share their experiences and support each other. It’s really flexible – many of the 3-part sessions are online, and you can choose to volunteer at one or all of the sessions, depending on your availability.

I’ve helped out at a few of these now, and have also attended a couple of the one day in-person workshops too. It’s so easy to book on the volunteer portal, and I know my participation is hugely appreciated by the staff and attendees too. It’s an absolute honour to be part of such an important service.

What other roles have you enjoyed? 

In October 2025, I volunteered for the cheer team at the Royal Parks Half Marathon. I was meant to run but sadly sustained an injury, so enjoyed the day by volunteering instead! It was so much fun - the music and pink T-shirts made sure the runners didn’t miss us, and it was fantastic to give them all a well-deserved cheer or high-five as they passed! 

I also helped to write thank you cards to Wear It Pink fundraisers in January this year. It was lovely to meet more of the Breast Cancer Now team and fellow volunteers. I was only there for an hour or two, and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I’d love to do it again. 

I really enjoy volunteering for Breast Cancer Now - it’s my way of saying thank you to the charity for all their incredible work, and I look forward to supporting more in the future.