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The Best You backs worthy causes that help our community


Bosom Buddies UK Pauline is a great Bosom Buddy


Pauline Giles was recovering from a breast cancer op and the ensuing chemo when the idea for Bosombuddiesuk came to her. Formed in 2011, the charity's aim is to go


into schools and educate year 11 girls, (16+) on signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and teach them how to check themselves. "It is the last time you can get 90%of the


female population in one place," says Pauline. "Teaching 90% year on year will make a huge difference to how the disease is perceived. We also educate about treatment. Many women still think having breast cancer means the removal of the breast and what looks like a beanbag to stuff down your bra. Things have changed and women should know this." Pauline aims to place two ladies who


have had breast cancer in the last five years working for Bosom Buddies in every UK county. Already 13 "buddies" are spreading the word, thanks to her highly-effective fundraising. She works 60+ hours a week and describes herself as "a woman on a mission". "The bill for treating breast cancer in its


OTHER WORTHY CAUSES WE SUPPORT


National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) www.nspcc.org.uk


Katie Piper Foundation www.katiepiperfoundation.org.uk


Sebastian's Action Trust www.sebastiansactiontrust.org


Teenage Cancer Trust www.teenagecancertrust.org


Alice's Blog alicepyne.blogspot.co.uk


Johnson Beharry VC www.johnsonbeharryvc.com


10millionmetres www.alexflynn.co.uk


more advanced stages is expensive," Pauline adds."We hope to help women catch cancer early while reducing NHS costs." One Bosom Buddies project sells pairs of trainers with a "how to check" tag on their laces. Another project is to make an app available in 7 different languages so women all over the world who don't have access to medical care can check themselves. Pauline's charity has grown massively over the last 18 months. Your help will take it further. As she clearly says: "I won't be happy until I have world domination!" Help her achieve her goal. www.bosombuddiesuk.com


Alice Pyne Alice's Escapes - Update


Last month we reported about brave Bucket List girl Alice Pyne who set up a charity to enable families with a terminally ill child to go on holiday together for free. In January, Alice finally lost her fight against Hodgkinson's Lymphoma at the age of 17. Her mother continues to run the charity. Our hearts go out to Alice's family at this time. To donate to Alice's Escapes, go to: www.alices-escapes.co.uk/


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