Nick Ainger MP is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its award winning fundraising event, 'wear it pink', on Friday, October 30.

Mr. Ainger said: "Local people, young and old, can raise funds for breast cancer research by getting their pink outfits on.

"Last year, over one-and-a-half million people took part in 'wear it pink' to help improve survival rates for the one in nine women who experience breast cancer during their lifetime. This recession-busting fundraiser is affordable and easy to take part in, giving everyone the chance to help make a difference."

Schools, colleges and businesses throughout the country are encouraged to 'wear it pink' in support of the campaign and donate £2 each to fund innovative world-class breast cancer research.

Mr Ainger continued: "Every year over 45,500 women and 300 men in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer. Many more are now beating the disease, but like many others, I know people who have lost friends and family members to breast cancer. I would like to encourage everyone locally and throughout the country to support 'wear it pink' on October 30, to raise valuable funds for breast cancer research."