The Isle of Pink is set to make a comeback this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to celebrate Newport’s Guildhall was transformed into a pink beacon on Wednesday night to help raise awareness of the month-long fundraising venture.
Last year Breast Cancer Campaign encouraged everyone on the Isle of Wight to host a pink fundraising event during October to help raise vital funds for breast cancer research. The initiative was a great success, raising a fantastic £20,000, so this year the charity is hoping to build on the Isle of Pink’s popularity.
To help get everyone thinking about what pink events they can hold, the Isle of Wight council decided to swap the Guildhall’s traditional lighting for a vivid shade of pink. Happy Daze owner John Wheeler was delighted to help and will also be turning the building pink again during October. Local construction company Mountjoy also provided time and materials for the installation.
Lauren Basket, Breast Cancer Campaign Community Development Manager, said “Last year’s Isle of Pink was a terrific success and this year we’re hoping to make it even bigger and better. We’re confident we can reach our £40,000 target, but we need your help."
Campaign is encouraging everyone on the Isle of Wight to join in with the Isle of Pink by organising their own pink-themed events. For more information on how to organise your own event, or to take part in any of the Isle of Pink events, call 020 7749 3708 or visit
www.breastcancercampaign.org