Kerry breast cancer survivor Katie Browne is encouraging the public to host a Big Pink Breakfast to help fund vital breast cancer support services and life-changing breast cancer research projects.
The Ballybunion woman, who was diagnosed aged just 39, has a family history of breast cancer and her tests were confirmed in May 2023.
She had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy and is now “on the other side” of her cancer treatment.
Katie recently ran a half-marathon, raising over €4,500 for the Irish Cancer Society.
“I would encourage everyone to please get behind the campaign as a huge amount of the funding for the Irish Cancer Society’s support services and breast cancer research projects comes from donations made by the public,” said Katie who is now living in Kildare.
“She appealed: If you are at all able, please support this important cause.”
Carol Spillane, Cancer Nurse with the Irish Cancer Society, said self-examination is so important for women of all ages, even those who are eligible for screening, as this only takes place every two years.
“Pick a day and try to do it as consistently as you can on a monthly basis. It’s really important that we are breast aware and know what is normal for us,” she said.
This October the Irish Cancer Society is encouraging people to host a Big Pink Breakfast in their homes, workplaces, communities and colleges to raise funds to support services such as free counselling, transport to treatment and night nursing and much more.
To learn more or get involved, visit: cancer.ie/pink.
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