Cosying up to beat cancer

Breast cancer charity holds fundraising event for continued support service.

Breast Cancer Haven, West Midlands hosted their tea-riffic Big Tea Cosy on Friday 2nd March to raise vital funds for their new centre. With live music, craft and beauty stalls and an abundance of cake the event drew quite a crowd with seventy people in attendance, raising £561 in the process.

Breast Cancer Haven’s fundraising campaign The Big Tea Cosy is off to an excellent start, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Breast Cancer Haven, West Midlands are inviting you to gather your friends, families and colleagues and get your own par-tea started this March. Doing so will help them raise vital funds and awareness, allowing them to help more families affected by breast cancer.

There is still time to get involved. Simply sign up online for a free fundraising pack overflowing with ideas and information to make your Big Tea Cosy tea party a huge success.

Every year over 60,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer. At Breast Cancer Haven, they believe in the strength and individuality of every woman who visits them. They support women affected by breast cancer with a tailored package of emotional, physical and practical support.

Breast Cancer Haven, West Midlands must raise £500,000 each year to run its free support service for women in the local community. Anyone – including trusts, foundations, companies and individuals – who would like to get involved in the future should contact Amanda Elliott, Fundraising Manager on 07497 354428 or email amanda.elliott@breastcancerhaven.org.uk

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