breast cancer

Natalie Imbruglia and a number of other stars have come out to support Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, a new campaign from the UK’s leading breast cancer charity, Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The campaign shows Natalie, along with Twiggy, Anna Friel, and Alan Carr wearing the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer tees, with a message saying, “Whatever your reason, wear one.”

Each of the celebs shared their reasons, with some being as straightforward as, “Mum,” while others, were a bit cheekier in their answers, like Natalie, who said she wore the shirt because, “I have a thing for pastel colours.”

The singer got serious, though, saying, “As a woman, I feel it is important to support this wonderful campaign. I was shocked when I saw the latest figures — 1 in 9 women are diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime… The Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign makes so much sense. All you have to do, like me, is buy a t-shirt and wear it with pride.”

Breakthrough Breast Cancer has already raise £8.5 million to support breast cancer research as well as provide education and assistance, and you can help that number grow. Whatever your reason, you can buy one here and be proud that your newest purchase is making a difference.

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You are likely well aware that singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow had a bout with breast cancer. She was diagnosed in 2006 and has since made a full recovery. What you might not be aware of is that she had none of the risk factors normally associated with breast cancer, and absolutely no family history of the disease. This has made her all the more passionate about the importance of breast cancer research.

She recently testified to Congress on behalf of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, stating, “I don’t live in a political world, and while this might seem like a political discussion, until you are the one in seven women diagnosed with breast cancer, you will never know how NOT political this is. I want to know what causes this disease — for me, and for the 2.3 million other who share this diagnosis. We need more resources to figure out what the environment has to do with [it].”
“I want to know what causes this disease – for me, and for the 2.3 million others who share this diagnosis,” said Crow as she spoke on behalf of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. “We need more resources to figure out what the environment has to do with [it].”

The bill Sheryl is fighting for would authorize spending $200 million over the next five years to research possible environmental factors behind breast cancer as well as making insurance companies pay for a minimum two-day hospital stay following a mastectomy.

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As I wrote about a couple of months ago, Reese Witherspoon is the Global Ambassador for Avon, and she’s working with the company to raise awareness and funds for a variety of women’s issue.

Reese was on hand for Avon once again this past weekend, this time at the sixth annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Washington, D.C., where she acted as a special guest. She cheered on walkers and spoke at the closing ceremony. However, this wasn’t the first time Reese was involved with a breast cancer walk.

In her speech at the closing ceremony, she said, “As the Honorary Chairman of the Avon Foundation, one of my first experiences last year was to meet Avon Walk walkers at at training walk in Los Angeles … [I] hope my presence can in some measure express my deep appreciation for all the women and men who participate in the Avon Walks, and for all of the people who dedicate their lives to breast cancer research and care.”

Is there anything not to love about this girl?

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Supermodel and Project Runway host Heidi Klum, along with other celebrities such as Crash star Thandie Newton, is donating a dress to the 27 Dresses Charity Auction, set to take place in London on March 4. The event, which will auction off garments donated by celebrities around the world, plays off Katherine Heigl’s new romantic comedy 27 Dresses.

The auction will benefit the Lavender Trust, a UK-based charity “funding information and support for younger women with breast cancer.” It is the only fund in the UK dedicated to serving this particular age group and it’s specific needs.

Kylie Minogue and her sister Dannii have donated gowns — Kylie donating a white John Galliano dress from the Cannes Film Festival last year while Dannii gave a silver, full length halter-style gown. You might recall that only a couple of years ago Kylie herself battled breast cancer, so I’m sure she jumped on the opportunity to help others.

Also making donations are Maggie Gyllenhaal, Alesha Dixon, and the Sugababes.

The dresses will be modeled in a fashion show on March 4 at London’s Sketch nightclub.

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