You can achieve a lot in 9 months…

In March last year my amazing sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in December she completed treatment and is now cancer free 🩷

So this year I’m deciding to take the mantle and put my body through it (although I may leave the fancy dress to her) with the aim of completing 4 half marathons between April and September, all in aid of the wonderful charity CoppaFeel 🩷

There’s likely to be moments when I regret this decision, but when I’m in the pain cave I’ll be repeating our motto ‘it matters that you don’t just give up’

Breast cancer in younger women is less common but it’s often much more aggressive, so early detection truly does save lives!

So get to know your body and keep checking those lumps and bumps!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest.

We educate people on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests regularly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves. We do this because when diagnosed early and accurately, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection truly can save lives.

#teamboobs #finishlinesnotfinishtimes