Second Hope

At Breast Cancer Now, we’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. We’re a trusted friend that you can turn to for life-changing support and information when you need it.  

Our world-class research into secondary breast cancer is looking at how breast cancer spreads through the body, how secondary tumours form and why the body's immune system doesn't attack the breast cancer cells as they spread.

The money raised by Second Hope supporters will go directly to help funding vital research into secondary breast cancer and remains a dedicated way for those who are passionate about specifically funding this important area of breast cancer research to do so. We are so grateful for this generous support.

Second Hope was founded by Julie Phillips, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. Three years later, she discovered she had secondary breast cancer. Through getting to know other breast cancer patients, Julie became concerned that there was not enough dedicated research into secondary breast cancer and support for people living with it. Determined that this should change, Second Hope was born.

Tragically, Julie died three days before the formal launch of her charity, but her vision for Second Hope has lived on. Run by a dedicated group of volunteers, all funds raised by Second Hope’s supporters have gone solely into funding secondary breast cancer research.

Due to the success and expansion of the charity since 2015, it now requires full-time management. Breast Cancer Now was honoured to be chosen by Second Hope's trustees to manage the charity going forward and preserve Julie’s legacy.