Call for old bras to raise charity cash (From The Bolton News)

Call for old bras to raise charity cash

10:10pm Monday 13th October 2008

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COLLEAGUES of courageous cancer campaigner, Alyson Porter, who lost her battle against the disease in July, have launched a fundraising mission in her honour.

Mrs Porter, aged 47, battled with health chiefs to be given the “wonderdrug” Herceptin but died, surrounded by her family after her cancer returned earlier this year.

Her former colleagues at laser treatment clinic Laserase Bolton, which is based in the grounds of the Royal Bolton Hospital, are now organising a huge fundraising event to raise cash for her favourite charities.

They are encouraging women to donate their old bras, which will then be sent on to the developing world, and donate £1.

All proceeds will be divided between Breast Cancer Care and the Breast Unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital, where it will be used to help pay for two new “quiet rooms”.

Managing director of Laserase Bolton, Denise Leslie, said: “This was something both myself and Alyson had planned to do so I’m sure she would approve of us carrying it out.

“It really made the both of us laugh and I thought it would be a great way to have some fun and raise awareness and money for these really important causes.”

Anyone who donates will also be entered into a prize draw to win a host of prizes, including £100 and a DVD player.

People must include their contact details with every donation. A silent auction will also be held.

Mrs Porter thought she had beaten her breast cancer after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, followed by a course of Herceptin.

Last November, she was told the cancer had returned in her hip but she had surgery and was given the all-clear.

Motorbike fanatic Mrs Porter began suffering from stomach pains in February and was given the devastating news in June that her cancer had returned.

She passed away in Longridge Community Hospital.

Bras and the £1 donation can be dropped off at the Laserase Clinic in Redgate Way, Royal Bolton Hospital, throughout October, the Breast Unit at the hospital or Silk lingerie shop at 538 Chorley Old Road.

For more information call 01204 570900 or visit laserasenorthwest.co.uk jlavender@theboltonnews.co.uk

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