Sir Gavin Williamson attended a Breast Cancer Now charity event at Blymhil Village Hall which raised almost £1,500 for the charity.
The event is organised every year by local resident Mrs Mary Buka with the aim to raise funds as well as to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. A selection of cakes, hot drinks, soup, and other treats were sold to raise funds.
Breast Cancer Now funds 80 cutting-edge research projects worth over £27 million which focusses on: secondary breast cancer, develop better treatments, prevent and diagnose breast cancer early, as well as improve people’s quality of life.
Sir Gavin said: "It was fantastic to attend the Breast Cancer Now charity event and I would like to thank Mrs Buka for all of her hard work and effort to organise such a fantastic event.
“We need to do all we can to support those living with breast cancer. A person is diagnosed with breast cancer every ten minutes, and it is ever so important that we continue to research and fund charities who make a real difference.”
Mary Buka, who organised the event, said: “I would like to thank Sir Gavin who dedicated some of his valuable time to attend and support The Breast Cancer Now Charity Lunch Party on Friday 15th November in Blymhill Village Hall. It was a great success thanks to the stall-holders and all the people who attended, donated and helped.
“This is the third time that I have organised this event and look forward to doing the same next year. The money we raised will help support both men and women with breast cancer and research.”
