Calling all Northamptonshire daredevils, leap into action with a 10,000ft skydive!

Press release For immediate release: 07 July 2010 Press contact: Emily Snelling, 020 7749 4102 esnelling@breastcancercampaign.org Calling all Northamptonshire daredevils, leap into action with a 10,000ft skydive! Breast Cancer Campaign are looking for 60 thrill seekers to join them in Brackley, Northamptonshire, to take to the skies and participate in one of the largest sponsored skydives, to help fund vital breast cancer research. Freefalling through the clouds at 120mph is a once in a lifetime experience, but it’s also a perfect opportunity to help the 45,500 women and 300 men that are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. So sign up now and help to make a difference. The group skydive will take place on Sunday 26 September 2010. Campaign needs skydivers to sign up as soon as possible ( before August 31st) to have enough time to raise sponsorship funds… places will be snapped up quickly so sign up now! Kelly Walton, Breast Cancer Campaign’s Events Executive said : “Taking part in a skydive is something that most people would like to experience during their lifetime. But what makes this opportunity so special is that all the money raised from each jump will help us get a step closer to beating breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research.” By taking part in a skydive you will automatically become a member of Campaign’s Linford’s All Star team. Linford’s All Stars is Campaign’s team for sporty, adventurous, adrenalin-seeking people. Olympic Gold Medallist and World 100m Champion, Linford Christie, is our team captain and being part of the team will give you access to training tips, fundraising ideas and the opportunity to attend our team training day hosted by Linford Christie. If you would like to take part in a skydive for Breast Cancer Campaign, or for more information about any of the charity’s fundraising events, please call 020 7749 4114 , email supporcare@breastcancercampaign.org or visit www.breastcancercampaign.org ENDS Notes to editors • Breast Cancer Campaign aims to be the leading specialist in breast cancer research across the UK and the Republic of Ireland making a significant impact for the benefit of patients • The charity currently funds 108 projects worth over £16.5 million in 39 locations across the UK • Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and accounts for nearly one in three of all cancers in women • Every year in the UK over 45,500 women and almost 300 men are diagnosed with breast cancer, and almost 12,500 women and 75 men will die from the disease • Breast Cancer Campaign is campaigning for all candidates standing for election to Westminster to sign up to the breast cancer research pledge: www.breastcancercampaign.org/election

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