From Pink Ribbon Walk volunteers to close friends
After having breast cancer, Claire and Carole volunteered for a Pink Ribbon Walk. They hit it off from the start, bonding through laughing, ...
I can’t get enough of volunteering
Faye is a midwife and has 3 boys with her husband Nathan. A volunteering superstar, Faye gets involved in several of our roles. We asked F...
We laughed and we cried, and we learned about moving on with life
Age 53, Ruth is a primary school teacher with 2 daughters aged 21 and 24. We asked Ruth about her diagnosis and how she adjusted to her new ...
Valerie had the time of her life as a Pink Ribbon Walk volunteer
Valerie’s passionate about raising breast cancer awareness and doing her bit. When she could no longer take on a Pink Ribbon Walk, she decid...
Lucy’s journey from diagnosis to Pink Ribbon Walker
Lucy was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 25. She told us how it came about, where she is now and why doing a Pink Ribbon Walk was import...
Lynne's journey from Moving Forward attendee to volunteer
Feeling overwhelmed at the end of her treatment, Lynne joined our online Moving Forward course to help her readjust to daily life. After it ...
Coral uses her voice to shape the future of our services
Coral joined Breast Cancer Voices to get more involved in our work. We asked about her breast cancer experience and the opportunities she’s ...
Natalie on dating after a mastectomy
Since her mastectomy, Natalie has faced challenges in her dating life which have affected her confidence. She shares her experience, her tho...
Meet our volunteer, Eileen
After 2 breast cancer diagnoses, Eileen wanted to support people like her. She decided to volunteer on our Moving Forward course and help wi...
I loved volunteering at a Pink Ribbon Walk
Beth loves supporting the walkers at our Pink Ribbon Walks. She’d recommend volunteering to anyone looking to have fun and meet people, whil...
Kaur's experience
Hear from Kaur about the importance of breast screening as a woman from the South Asian community.
Donna Fraser's experience
Hear from Donna Fraser OBE about why it’s so important to go for screening.
Being around other young women was priceless
After getting diagnosed at 32, Rachel was in shock and felt isolated. She found our support group, Younger Women Together, and it showed her...
If you’re supporting a loved one, you don’t need to be alone
When Pete’s wife, Amanda, was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2021, he didn’t know there was support for him too. Here, Pete encour...
Men with breast cancer, like me, need support too
Richard found out he had primary breast cancer in 2015. Now he supports other men with breast cancer and encourages them to ask for help.
I jump at the chance to take part in research
When she was 59, Debbie was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. She decided to join Breast Cancer Voices to be part of the community and p...
I have secondary breast cancer, but I try to make the most out of life
12 years after her primary diagnosis, Rosie got the news she had secondary breast cancer.
I was young so cancer wasn't on my radar
Just by chance, Stacey came across a lump in her armpit. After months of putting it off, she had it checked out and got the news she had pri...
21 years later, Jayne got a secondary breast cancer diagnosis
Jayne endured years of intense back pain before discovering that she had secondary breast cancer, 21 years after her initial diagnosis in 20...
Help Joanna say 'goodbye breasts!'
After getting her second breast cancer diagnosis in 2020, Joanna produced a documentary and art installation about her breast cancer experie...
Sukhy's story
"If I had more time, I’d finish my tattoo."
Adobea's story
"If I had more time, I’d love to see my son get married."
Secondary breast cancer wasn't on Michelle's radar
Secondary breast cancer wasn’t on Michelle's radar after her initial treatment. She was more worried about primary breast cancer coming back...
Jaqueline's story
"If I live a while longer, I don't want to waste it being angry."
Ella and Laura on posing in pink with Fairfax and Favor
At 23 and 25, Ella and Laura had a diagnosis. They modelled for Fairfax and Favor’s pink breast cancer collection, to show breast cancer can...
Sheila's story: embracing her new look and inspiring others
After learning to love her new look, and embrace life, Sheila signed up to some of our volunteering opportunities, including Breast Cancer V...
Roger is celebrating life, 10 years after a BRCA diagnosis
10 years after his breast cancer and BRCA diagnosis, Roger fundraised and ‘celebrated being alive’ by abseiling down Spinnaker Tower, in Por...
My son ran 30 miles in a month
After her diagnosis, Kerry’s son ran a mile a day, for a month, as part of our Run 30 miles fundraising challenge.
Judy is surrounded by support and trying to stay positive
When she was 38, Judy got the news she had both triple breast cancer and the BRCA gene. She’s trying to stay positive, through family, frien...
Your support can stop people like Bex feeling alone
After her diagnosis, Bex just wanted to speak to someone who understood. She decided to be that person for others, by volunteering with our ...
Sandra is embracing life as a Breast Cancer Now Voice
Sandra's making the most of life with a secondary breast diagnosis and enjoys showing people it’s possible.
Remembering Dawn: Continuing her legacy by supporting the Omaze prize draw
After losing his wife, Dawn, to secondary breast cancer just a month after diagnosis, Nick wanted to continue her legacy. He shares her sto...
Men with breast cancer don't need to feel alone
We had a chat with Dr Kerry Quincey, Doug and Dave from the Men’s Virtual Meet Up (VMU). We asked about their connection to breast cancer, h...
Celebrating 1 year of Breast Cancer Voices
We celebrated 1 year since the relaunch of Breast Cancer Voices, by chatting with 2 of our Voices, rounding up highlights from the first yea...
Why being a Voice is important to Fola
We asked Fola about her diagnosis, why she became a Breast Cancer Voice, and her favourite moment from our Voices network to date. Our net...
Being a Voice gave Claire her control back
After her diagnosis, Claire felt her choices had been taken away. But after volunteering with us and joining Breast Cancer Voices, Claire ha...
Cycling enthusiast Terry tells us about his 4th cycling challenge for Breast Cancer Now
Sponsored cycling events are a popular way to hit personal goals, take on new challenges and raise money for a cause close to you. Since hi...
You see incredible parts of London - stunning locks, boats and residences
Jacqui joined us for the 2022 Thames Path Challenge – an exciting, stunning trek around London. She told us why she signed up, how she fundr...
Jumping to the challenge - Eve took a leap of faith with a sponsored skydive
This year, why not do something different, while raising money for a cause you care about? If you’re an adrenaline junkie, want to face a fe...
Linda took on Trek Nepal - a chance to visit her dream destination, while fundraising too
If you’d like to take on a new challenge, visit a dream location, and support a charity close to your heart, overseas events are a great way...
I cannot wait for the walk this year. Walking through the beautiful countryside, alongside my friends, is one of my favourite things to do.
Our Pink Ribbon Walks are a great way to get out into the beautiful countryside while fundraising for our world-class research and support. ...
Jemma took on the Pink Ribbon Walk in memory of her mum, Angela Mason
Jemma signed up to our May 2022 Pink Ribbon Walk around Blenheim Palace, in memory of her ‘beautiful mum, Angela.’ She shares her mum’s stor...
Being a voice is so empowering and allows you to give back
When the pandemic made things lonely, Trisha used our helpline and Someone Like Me service for the support she needed during treatment. Afte...
For International Nurses Day, Catherine gives the low-down on our nurse helpline and why it is so valuable
We asked Catherine what she enjoys most about being one of our nurses and why the helpline is so important. Catherine offers a listening e...
Amy talks body confidence and trying for a baby after breast cancer
At 25, with no family history of breast cancer, Amy’s diagnosis came as a massive shock. Now, 4 years on, she’s feeling stronger than ever.
Zahida volunteers so no one feels alone
Feeling lonely in her community, Zahida used our Someone Like Me service to be able to speak to someone openly. She was matched with a volun...
I love being part of an amazing community of volunteers
For Volunteers’ Week 2023, we asked Elizabeth, Someone Like Me and information point volunteer, about how she helps out. She told us her abo...
How Beverley supports and inspires the community by volunteering
Beverley has been a devoted volunteer for 10 years. During this time, she’s got involved with local Moving Forward courses and given speeche...
Jill is stepping forward for a Pink Ribbon Walk
To mark the end of her hospital treatment, Jill signed up to a Pink Ribbon Walk. We asked Jill about her diagnosis, why she took part in o...
Celebrating 20 years of our Service Pledge with Karen, our longstanding volunteer
To celebrate the 20th year of our Service Pledge programme, we asked Karen, patient advocate of 15 years, all about it. She shares its impac...