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Raise £1,000 for someone you love...

Breast cancer touches too many people’s lives. Every month it causes more than 1,000 deaths in the UK. But we can make a difference, with your help. We are asking you to raise £1,000 for breast cancer research, however and whenever you can.

"I know from personal experience the devastating effect cancer can have on a family. That’s why I've taken up Breakthrough's £1,000 Challenge - it’s my way of celebrating and honouring my mother, who we sadly lost to cancer. I am nominating her name to appear on the Challengers' Wall at Breakthrough's Breast Cancer Research Centre, along with the thousands of other people who are being honoured by loved ones.

I'm very proud to be Patron of Breakthrough's £1,000 Challenge and would encourage others to get involved – to raise £1,000 for someone they love."
Gaby Roslin, Patron of the Breakthrough £1,000 Challenge

In return for this very significant achievement, we pledge two things. First, your money will go into vital breast cancer research. And second, your gift will honour someone you love.

Their name will be displayed permanently on our £1,000 Challengers' Wall, in Breakthrough’s Breast Cancer Research Centre, where we recognise the bravery and strength of those who have suffered from breast cancer and the enormous contribution of Challengers in funding our Research Centre and making it reality.

Raise £1,000. Raise 1,000s of hopes.

There are all sorts of ways you can raise money. Here are just a few ideas: walks, bike rides, balls, gala dinners, golf tournaments, marathons, breaking a habit, breaking a record. You can work towards the challenge individually or as a team.

And there are all sorts of ways our dedicated support and advice team can help you, from providing financial planning to advice on fundraising events. Just ask. We’re here to help.

Join the 7,500 people who have already taken up the Challenge and between them raised over £16.2 million. Take up the Challenge and raise £1,000 for someone you love.

Click here to become a challenger now



Quick guide to becoming a £1,000 Challenger

  1. Sign-up

    Call our dedicated Challenge team on 020 7025 0270 or sign-up online
  2. Get Ready

    You will receive a fundraising pack by post, full of ideas and information to help you kick start your Challenge. Remember to also have a look at our fundraising tool kit for copies of fundraising factsheets and ideas on how to raise your £1,000.
  3. Get Inspired

    Meet other challengers online and read about their efforts in The Challenger newsletter.
  4. Start Fundraising

    Put your great fundraising ideas to work. Call our dedicated Challenge team for support along the way on 020 7025 0270 or email challenge@breakthrough.org.uk.
  5. Reach your £1,000 Target!

    Take a tour of the research centre - meet the scientists and see your nominated name proudly displayed on the Challengers' Wall. Celebrate your contribution at our annual crocus party





For further information

Challenge Team
challenge@breakthrough.org.uk
Tel: 0207 025 0270

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