Stornoway Town Hall will light up in pink, purple, and teal next Sunday (13 October) to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
The initiative, created by Make 2nds Count charity - aims to raise awareness of incurable
secondary breast cancer.
The island community is invited to participate by visiting the illuminated landmark, sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #ShineALight, and engaging with the “1,000 Truths” stories on the charity’s website.
The campaign seeks to raise awareness of the reality of incurable secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness, support and funding for research.
Also known as ‘stage four’ or ‘advanced breast cancer’, secondary (metastatic) breast cancer occurs when cancer spreads from beyond the breast to other parts of the body. The disease is incurable but treatable, and symptoms can vary from person to person.
An estimated 61,000 people in the UK are living with the condition, which claims 1,000 lives every month.
A recent survey showed that 38% did not know what secondary breast cancer was, and 21% did not know what symptoms to look for.
Stornoway Town Hall to light up for breast cancer awareness
6 October 2024
