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Ian is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its award winning fundraising event,wear it pink•day, supported by Vanish.

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On Friday 29 October 2010 supporters in schools, colleges and businesses throughout the country are encouraged to don an item of pink in support of Campaign and each donate £2 to fund innovative world-class breast cancer research.

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Last year over one 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.

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Ian says “Every year in the UK, over 45,500 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women. Although it is rare, men can also suffer from breast cancer, with around 300 men diagnosed each year. I know people who have lost friends and family members to the disease and I would like to encourage everyone in my constituency of Edinburgh South and throughout the country to support•wear it pink•on October 29, to raise valuable funds for breast cancer research.”

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To take part in the UK’s original and best pink day call freephone 0800 107 3104 or visit•www.wearitpink.co.ukand register to receive your free fundraising pack now.wear it pink•is supported by Vanish, which has committed to raising an incredible £250,000 for the charity this year.