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It is our job to ensure that everyone has access to our chest-checking message. In order to do this, we need our work to be mindful of individual needs, so that we can tailor our checking guidance accordingly. That's why we teamed up with Thera Trust and Orchid Cancer to create a series of accessible resources to support people with a learning disability to get to know their body. The Know Your Body resources aimed to plug an information gap. They aid anybody with a learning disability, their families and support staff to feel confident to know what their normal feels like and check monthly. #UKDHM #DisabilityHistoryMonth

Kimberley was 26 years old when she was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer. Now, she is sharing her story to encourage other young people to take control of their health. “On Saturday 20th May 2023, I took part in the Race for Life Mud Run with my family – an event I’ve been joining since 2021, following my thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2020. Later that evening, after a shower, I was getting ready when I noticed something unusual - an indentation on my breast. Unfortunately, there was a delay as I was referred to the wrong hospital, meaning it ended up being just over a 3-week wait from my initial appointment. Then just before I had my mammogram and ultrasound, I discovered it wasn’t just an indentation – there was also a lump. Receiving my diagnosis brought on a flood of emotions: confusion, anger, sadness, and the overwhelming question, ‘Why is this happening again?’. At 26, I faced challenges I never anticipated - like deciding whether to freeze my eggs. The advice I always share with others is to check your chest regularly and if something feels off, don’t ignore it - get it checked and keep pushing until you get answers. Trust your instincts.” Head to our website to read Kimberley’s full story: https://lnkd.in/dj--_xaZ

You know we had to jump on this - welcome to our #SpotifyWrapped Thank you for helping make 2024 a year to remember, we appreciate our CoppaFeel! community 💕

Ella was just 23 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine check. She wants to use her voice to ensure all young people know that breast cancer can affect them too. "When I got diagnosed I couldn't feel a lump or anything. It was just through the luck of having the scan that I found out, otherwise I might not have known until much later. It's terrible luck that I have Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, but it also saved my life. There's a misconception that only older people and children get cancer. The in-between stage from late teens to late thirties is completely missed and there's a whole generation that doesn't check. I want women who are younger to be checking themselves, I want men to be checking themselves, I want everyone to be aware of what their body feels and looks like, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves." Thank you so much to Ella, who shared her story this year as part of our Asda Tickled Pink 'Unpacking Breast Cancer' campaign this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We love seeing what our incredible Boobettes have been up to over Breast Cancer Awareness Month! ✨ Our 2023 Queen B Georgie shows us how she helped deliver our lifesaving message in October 👋💜

It's #TransAwarenessWeek. Breast cancer can affect people of any age or gender, so it's really important to check your chest monthly. If gender dysphoria is making this difficult, you could try different methods, positions or settings, like checking without a mirror, beneath loose clothing or on days when you feel less dysphoric. Head to our website to explore our resources for trans and non-binary people: https://lnkd.in/edFMee_p 🏳️⚧️💛

Our amazing student volunteers have been super busy over Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October! ⭐️ Second year Nursing student Maariyah from The University of Birmingham takes us along for a day in her life as a Uni Boob Team Leader 👋🩷

A huge thank you to our change-making Breast Cancer Awareness Month partners 💖 Asda, Avon, Abbott Lyon, BerryWorld, Boody, Boux Avenue, Bravissimo, Eylure (PDC BRANDS (UK)), OGX Beauty (Kenvue) and Peloton Interactive. Their products and campaigns over Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) have truly sprinkled CoppaFeel! magic, meaning we can reach more young people with our life saving message 🙌

What a night! ✨ We are still pinching ourselves that just one week ago, the 2024 annual Asda Tickled Pink Ball raised a whopping £1.45 million 👏 We're so grateful to the generous suppliers and Asda colleagues who helped make it a record-breaking evening raising vital funds for CoppaFeel! and Breast Cancer Now. A big thanks to keynote speaker Donna Fraser OBE for sharing her personal experience and to our host, the fabulous Ellie Taylor. Thank you also to McFly for making the party vibes 'all about boobs' and to RPJ for keeping the energy high! The money raised from this event will fund treatments, education and support. Together, we're putting breast cancer awareness on everyone’s list 🩷

If breast cancer is diagnosed early, it can be treated successfully. That is why we want to tell you about breast cancer, and encourage you to check your chest every month. Monthly checking helps you to get to know what is normal for your boobs, pecs or chest. 🍒 CoppaFeel!'s Self-Checkout tool is here to guide you through the process of how to check your chest. Try it out for yourself today: https://lnkd.in/eb9bHiCp