Andy MacKenzie

Elaine Wore it Pink

Fundraising for Breast Cancer Now
£3,184
raised of £500 target
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Event: wear it pink 2021, on 22 October 2021
In memory of Elaine Mackenzie
wear it pink 2021
Campaign by Breast Cancer Now (RCN in England and Wales 1160558, Scotland SC045584)
Breast Cancer Now's wear it pink day is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK and is taking place on 22 October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Story

As many of you know Elaine past away on 28 October 2020 having been diagnosed with Breast Cancer three years earlier, not long before she retired from the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research where she had worked as a research scientist for over 30 years. Her last 9 months were particularly difficult for her, as in January 2020 a secondary inoperable tumour was discovered in her brain. However during periods of further treatment and Covid lockdowns she continued to outwardly show a great strength of spirit, despite privately worrying out the outcome.

Over the last year I, her family and friends have all missed her greatly, her love of live, her always friendly and smiling face brought happiness to everyone she met.

Since she passed away I have reflected on the many female ex-colleagues - both of mine and Elaines, as well as family and friends that have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and the impact on their families. 

The support given by, and the work undertaken by Breast Cancer Now has so many positive benefits to all affected and  on the 22 Oct I shall proudly Wear It Pink and have challenged myself to walk from our home in Milton Of Campsie to the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, where Elaine received her treatment from a truly dedicated team, then on past the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research where some of Elaines ex-colleagues continue to undertake valuable research, partially funded by Breast Cancer Now, into finding new treatments to eradicate this cancer that affects so many, then back home. Coincidentally the route is approximately 22 miles.

All donations are gratefully received and will help Breast Cancer Now reach their aim to eradicate this disease.


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About the campaign

Breast Cancer Now's wear it pink day is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK and is taking place on 22 October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

About the charity

Breast Cancer Now

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RCN in England and Wales 1160558, Scotland SC045584
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. By 2050, we believe everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But we need to act now.

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