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Breakthrough's work wouldn't be possible without the help of our amazing supporters, including fundraisers, ambassadors and campaigners. Read some of their stories here. You could help to raise awareness of breast cancer by sharing your story with the media. Real-life stories such as yours are vital in inspiring others and encouraging people to support Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

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Read Jo Churchill’s story

I have always been nosey and wanted to know why all women shouldn’t get the best care available. Receiving good treatment shouldn’t be about luck!

Jo ChurchillBreakthrough campaigner

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Read Emma Barnes's story

I feel lucky to have had the best advice and treatment. Without Herceptin I wouldn’t be here today, which is why I’m supporting Breakthrough to help find new treatments.

Emma BarnesBreakthrough ambassador

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Read Sarah-Jane’s story

Having heard about the amazing work that Breakthrough carries out, I wanted to raise money to support their world-class research. I decided to run the London Marathon in 2010 - it was the biggest challenge I have ever given myself and was such a huge achievement.

Sarah-Jane PhillipsBreakthrough fundraiser

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Research Scientists - Dr Beatrice Howard

Read Bea Howard’s story

Having breast cancer has confirmed just how essential my job is – it’s vital that our work continues so we can develop a scientific understanding of cancer that will lead to better treatments.

Bea HowardBreakthrough scientist

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Read Plaxy Matthews’s story

To prevent breast cancer, the causes of the disease need to be known. We hope that our participation in Breakthrough’s Generations Study will help their world-class scientists to discover the causes of breast cancer and ultimately help prevent the disease.

Plaxy MatthewsBreakthrough Generations Study participant

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