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Join Breakthrough Campaigns & Advocacy Network (CAN)

Why become a member?

There are many reasons to become a Breakthrough CAN member. First and foremost, our members can make a difference. The support, information and training that members receive can give you the confidence and knowledge to initiate change.

Members also have the opportunity to attend lobbying events like the award winning Westminster Fly-In.

Joining Breakthrough CAN is a really simple way to show your support for the campaign for better breast cancer services, meet likeminded people and have fun at the same time. Once you've joined, it's up to you how much, how often and in what ways you would like to be involved.

Quick guide to CAN membership

Join us Call Georgina Downes, Senior Membership Development Officer, on 020 7025 2485 or join up online. Membership is open to anyone interested in bringing about improvements for people affected by breast cancer, and is free to individuals. Get Informed Receive your welcome pack through the post which contains the latest copy of our newsletter, The Advocate, information on how you can add your voice to Breakthrough's campaigns, and hints and tips on how you can campaign on the issues that matter to you. Get Connected Use the members-only section on our website to get updates, advocacy tips and to meet other likeminded Breakthrough CAN members in a private online forum. Start Campaigning Once you've joined Breakthrough CAN you can be involved as much or as often as you like. Find out more about what our members do. Join Breakthrough CAN now

What support and information do members receive?

• Invitations to attend training and lobbying events like the award winning Westminster Fly-In and the Cardiff Fly-In.
• Advice and support from Breakthrough CAN staff about campaigning where you live on the issues that matter to you most


• Our newsletter The Advocate - updates you on members' campaigning activities and explains how you can add your voice to the issues Breakthrough is campaigning on
• Our Parliamentary Bulletin - a summary of the latest political and policy news
• Opportunities to develop your campaigning and advocacy skills through workshops and other training events
• Email updates containing the latest breast cancer news
• The chance to shape policies on breast cancer issues by taking part in consultations with government and external organisations who have an impact on breast cancer services
• Other information produced by Breakthrough Breast Cancer about a wide range of issues from breast cancer risk factors to getting involved in fundraising.
  

For further information

Georgina Downes
georginad@breakthrough.org.uk
Tel: 020 7025 2485