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MPs in
the Pink for breast cancer
18 October 2006
Local MPs and Health Ministers Rt
Hon Rosie Winterton and Caroline Flint MP were in the
pink this week, in support of breast cancer awareness
month.
Said Rosie Winterton: "By wearing
something pink, we are playing a small part in raising
awareness of a major issue. Breast cancer will affect
one woman in nine during her lifetime. It's as simple
as that."
Said Caroline Flint: "Last year,
despite the best efforts of our NHS, 13,000 people in
the UK will die from breast cancer, and some of those
will be from Doncaster. That's why we're supporting
the Breast Cancer Campaign 'wear it pink' day."
The MPs hope that efforts across the
country during October will raise funds for valuable
breast cancer research.
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