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Why become a £1,000 Challenger?

Supporters take up the £1,000 Challenge for many different reasons. For some, it is to remember someone they have lost to breast cancer, for others it is to celebrate a loved one's or personal recovery form breast cancer. For all it is a combined desire to work towards a future free from the fear of breast cancer.

We asked some of our Challengers why they decided to take up the Challenge.

Amanda & Becs Jones

Amanda with her daughter Becs

"I first became involved with Breakthrough following the death of my daughter at the age of 33. Needless to say, the loss was devastating. When Becs died I needed to turn my terrible loss into something positive and the first thing I thought of was to fundraise. I wanted to help other women, families, husbands and daughters in the future – to stop them going through the same experience – and I also wanted to celebrate my daughter’s life in memory. I feel so privileged to be part of Breakthrough, which to me feels like a second family." Amanda Jones, £1,000 Challenger


Jill Johnson

Jill with Lorraine's parents



"It wasn't my own breast cancer that started me fundraising for Breakthrough. I simply got on with the business of getting better. Friends and family seemed to be far harder hit by the news.

Then my good friend, Lorraine, was also diagnosed. Sadly, following many years of treatment, she died, and it was then that I determined that I would do something, anything, to help. I became a £1,000 Challenger with the express intention of getting Lorraine's name on the wall of the Research Centre. I achieved this goal and it is a fitting tribute to someone who, despite her illness, enjoyed life to the maximum and refused ever to be downhearted."
Jill Johnson, £1,000 Challenger


Senga Spice"After I saw what my Mum went through I decided to help in what little way I could by fundraising for research by selling Crocus Pins. The generosity and kindness of the people I have met makes this an easy task, so in some small way I feel I am contributing."
Senga Spence, £1,000 Challenger


Caroline Challis, £1,000 Challenger"I was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. Compared to my treatment, this challenge was something I could easily handle!”
Caroline Challis, £1,000 Challenger








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