Latest news with #PinkRibbonWalk
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire tanning salon team complete challenge in memory of beloved colleague
The staff from Tanz Tanning took part in the 10 mile Pink Ribbon Walk to help Breast Cancer Now fund their world-class research and life-changing care for anyone affected by breast cancer. A team of workers from tanning salons across Lanarkshire have completed a fundraising challenge in tribute to a former colleague. The staff from Tanz Tanning took part in the 10 mile Pink Ribbon Walk to help Breast Cancer Now fund their world-class research and life-changing care for anyone affected by breast cancer. The challenge was completed by the team in memory of Newmains salon manager Ashleigh Craig who passed away earlier this year following a brave battle against the disease. A spokesperson from Tanz said: 'Ashleigh was the manager of the Newmains salon and was always a happy, smiling face. She has been with us in our thoughts since passing and is dearly missed. 'So we wanted to raise some funds for the Breast Cancer Now charity in her honour. 'We also have other colleagues who have been in the unfortunate position of having to battle breast cancer - thankfully beating it successfully. 'Therefore it is a charity we feel a strong link to as a company. 'The final totals are still being counted and collected, but overall thanks to the incredible generosity from the kind supporters, we have raised over £1500. 'It was inspirational to be surrounded by so many wonderful people - well done to everyone yesterday, absolutely amazing! 'Throughout the journey, there were tough moments, but we were able to reflect on how lucky we are to be able to take part and raise as much as possible for the life saving research that Breast Cancer Now provide. 'This money will support Breast Cancer Now with life-saving research and support for people suffering with this disease. 'We are not done yet though as we are planning more fundraising events later in the year.' By 2030, its estimated that 1.2 million women will be living with the disease. Breast Cancer Now are uniting to make life-saving discoveries and are here to offer expert support to anyone, the whole way through their breast cancer experience. Tanz Tanning has salons across Lanarkshire including Newmains, Wishaw, Motherwell, Lanark and Carluke. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mum, 67, to take on challenge six years after being told cancer was 'incurable'
A Hampshire mum is set to walk 10 miles for charity six years after being told her cancer was incurable. Sara Rinaldi, 67, from Nursling, was giving the devastating news in 2018 that her breast cancer had spread to her lung. This year, she is walking in Breast Cancer Now's Blenheim Palace and the Cotswold's Pink Ribbon Walk to raise money towards research and support for those affected by the disease. Sara said: "Receiving the secondary breast cancer diagnosis was a huge shock and disappointment. "I thought I was going to get the all clear from breast cancer and instead it had spread to my lung. "I had to keep getting fluid in my lung drained. "It was a horrible, horrible time. "But with the support of my brilliant oncology team, I've had continuity in my treatment and I'm still here." Sara with her husband (Image: Submitted) The Pink Ribbon Walk is Breast Cancer Now's flagship fundraising event and is marking its 20th anniversary this year. The walks take place from April to June across four locations: Hampton Court Palace, Blenheim Palace, Crieff Hydro in Scotland, and Chatsworth House. Sara's participation in the Pink Ribbon Walk follows years of treatment since her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 and her secondary diagnosis in 2018. As part of her treatment, Sara underwent a lumpectomy, a full mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and several courses of medication, including Tamoxifen. By taking part in a Pink Ribbon Walk, participants help ensure Breast Cancer Now can continue to provide support and fund research. Participants walk through the UK countryside and carry a pink ribbon with their own message of hope, which they can then add to a display of pink ribbons as they receive their medal at the finish line. Sara said: "Breast Cancer Now's Pink Ribbon Walks are so important. "To help other people and to raise awareness is amazing. "It's not just me and my immediate family. "We need to widen the net and spread awareness of breast cancer wherever we can. "We need to get the charity out there. "We need more people to know and to know about Breast Cancer Now's fundraising. "It's such a good cause and the more people do, and the more people get involved, the more money they will raise and that's only got to be good news for people like me." To find out more and register for a Pink Ribbon Walk, visit
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Colchester woman, 28, bravely speaks about being diagnosed with breast cancer
A BRAVE Colchester woman has spoken about the heartbreaking moment she was told she had breast cancer at just 28 years old. Annabel Towns learned she had stage three breast cancer after finding a lump in her breast in 2024. She has since undergone six rounds of chemotherapy and is awaiting her mastectomy. Annabel is now raising awareness of the disease by taking part in Breast Cancer Now's Pink Ribbon Walk. She will complete the walk alongside her mum Julie Slade, 57, from Ipswich, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. Annabel, who finished six rounds of chemotherapy in January 2025, said: "Being diagnosed with breast cancer was very, very daunting. I had all sorts of scans and biopsies in the same week. Annabel Towns and her mother Julie Slade (Image: Breast Cancer Now) "I had the biopsy results back and then I was diagnosed with breast cancer. "Then I went through a range of hospital appointments, scans and fertility treatment. "We had to freeze my eggs, which was hugely daunting, because me and my partner wanted to have children in the future. "At 28, treatment can shorten your window for having kids, especially as hormone treatments can bring on early menopause." Annabel said: 'I'm happy to have finished chemo now and though I lost my hair and everything, I've tolerated it quite well. 'I'm now waiting to get a surgery date for a mastectomy and breast reconstruction.' Despite both her and her mother's diagnosis, Annabel was not found to have genetic links relating to her breast cancer. Annabel said: "There's no genetic link between my mother's breast cancer diagnosis and my own. "Both my mum and I were quite shocked by this, as there is quite a bit of history on my mum's side. "It is good and bad news, as the good news is you won't pass down anything genetic to your children, but at the same time, you don't know why you have cancer. "I am so young and I don't drink. I don't smoke. I am quite physically fit and healthy, so it's a big question mark." The mother and daughter are now walking Breast Cancer Now's Chatworth House and the Peak District Pink Ribbon Walk in May to raise both money and awareness. Julie added: "With my own diagnosis, I felt a huge sense of shock, but I also felt relief that I had found the cancer myself and when I realised it hadn't spread anywhere else and it was quite localised and treatable. "Then with my daughter Annabel's diagnosis, I felt devastation. "I felt guilty because I was assuming it was for a genetic reason and I felt guilty for passing it on. 'Annabel would ask me questions such as 'why me?' and I would think 'there is no answer to that question.' The medical team said 'It's either really, really, really, bad luck or potentially there is a genetic link there, but they just haven't found that particular gene." Find out more and register now at
