Back to About us Home About us Personal stories Select filters 1 Mental wellbeing Treatment tips Secondary breast cancer Body image Family and relationships Getting support Younger women Volunteering Fundraising Breast Cancer Voices Apply Filters 56 results Clear all filters The Great North Run has always been close to my heart – this year I’m running for my friend and my mum In memory of my beautiful wife Gill, I’m teeing off 100 holes in a single day How wearing silly wigs led to raising £15,000 My nana is my reason for running the London Marathon Walking together was overwhelming and wonderful 15 years later, we’ve reached our £100,000 fundraising goal We all have our own stories but we’re walking for the same goal The Pink Ribbon Walk was the highlight of my year My favourite thing about running karaoke marathons is the look on people’s faces My secondary breast cancer diagnosis has made me appreciate life so much more Michael is walking for his loved ones I was treated for secondary breast cancer for a year before doctors realised they’d misdiagnosed me My therapy after treatment? A 1,000-mile cycle to celebrate my 60th At Christmas we decorate Lisa's grave and leave money to her Fund in Memory Grandad was full of love and laughter - we cherish our Christmas memories of him I’m raising funds to help people like me Valerie had the time of her life as a Pink Ribbon Walk volunteer Lucy’s journey from diagnosis to Pink Ribbon Walker I loved volunteering at a Pink Ribbon Walk My son ran 30 miles in a month Remembering Dawn: Continuing her legacy by supporting the Omaze prize draw You see incredible parts of London - stunning locks, boats and residences Jumping to the challenge - Eve took a leap of faith with a sponsored skydive Linda took on Trek Nepal - a chance to visit her dream destination, while fundraising too I cannot wait for the walk this year. Walking through the beautiful countryside, alongside my friends, is one of my favourite things to do. Jemma took on the Pink Ribbon Walk in memory of her mum, Angela Mason Jill is stepping forward for a Pink Ribbon Walk Marie takes to The Show's catwalk to prove breast cancer can happen at any age Angela and Mary, mum and daughter, are taking on The Show after taking on breast cancer together Viv shares the story of her strong, passionate daughter, Tanya, and how she donates in her memory every year Standing together to support Breast Cancer Now - Roseann’s story There’s no guidebook on how to be a single dad after losing your wife to breast cancer Unless cancer happens to you, you don’t understand the impact it has I was at the fittest I’ve ever been – then secondary breast cancer had me at my sickest Despite a family history of breast cancer, I never properly checked myself Right up until the end of her life, Emma was thinking of others and how she could help My diagnosis meant I had to shield for 18 weeks, so I used the opportunity for something good My family were amazing, but speaking to other women online made all the difference When my wife died of secondary breast cancer, I felt robbed of a future we could have had Even in her final days with breast cancer, Emma was thinking of others Having a breast cancer diagnosis feels like being put on a train with no idea of the destination It may sound weird, but I almost enjoyed the time I had during my cancer treatment I use my breast cancer experience to raise awareness and money for others My marathon training was interrupted by breast cancer treatment, but that won’t stop me from running My treatment was tough, but the emotional support I received had a huge impact on my recovery I took on a 100k running challenge while undergoing chemotherapy When our older sister passed away from breast cancer, we wanted to do something in her memory I've had to go through a lot of treatment on my own, but I feel really positive Losing your hair can leave you feeling extremely vulnerable Breast cancer made me realise how important friendship is Previous 1 2 Next
The Great North Run has always been close to my heart – this year I’m running for my friend and my mum
I cannot wait for the walk this year. Walking through the beautiful countryside, alongside my friends, is one of my favourite things to do.
Viv shares the story of her strong, passionate daughter, Tanya, and how she donates in her memory every year
