Plaid Cymru Assembly Member for Arfon, Siân Gwenllian, has joined the battle against breast cancer by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s biggest fundraiser, ‘wear it pink’ day and has thanked volunteers in her Arfon constituency for their hard work supporting the campaign and the work they do on behalf of cancer charities.
Since launching in 2002, wear it pink has raised over £33 million. Siân Gwenllian AM is calling on her constituents to join her, by signing up for wear it pink and helping to make possible life-saving breast cancer research and life changing support for those affected by the disease.
Sian Gwenllian AM said: “Each year in Wales, around 2,877 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and over 577 women die of the disease. That’s why I’m encouraging my constituents to take part in Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink day on Friday 18 October.
“The money raised by this wonderful event has such a huge impact, allowing Breast Cancer Now to fund vital research and support for those living with a diagnosis.
“This is also an opportunity to pay tribute to the work carried out locally in Arfon to raise money for cancer charities. Many people, many of them volunteers, give their time and money to support the fight against cancer by taking part in fundraising events.
“The Caernarfon Race for Life is a great example of a community coming together to support this important issue. I hope that everybody will wear it pink this October and support this very important cause.
“I urge everyone in Arfon to join me in supporting this campaign locally so that we can contribute to the important research work carried out to fight this disease.
Tracey Williams, 58, from Newport is a mother of two living with incurable secondary breast cancer, and joined Siân Gwenllian at the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff.
Photos: Siân Gwenllian AM supporting Breast Cancer Now campaign & Siân with Breast Cancer Now campaigners Tracey and Linda.
