12 Nov 2017
Breast Cancer Care Jam
Throughout this year we have been selling Not Second Rate Raspberry & Rhubarb Jam to raise much needed funds for Breast Cancer Care. When Helen was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2016, Breast Cancer Care provided her with information, specialist nursing support, camaraderie and friends. So it was only natural that we would want to give something back.
Our Not Second Rate jam came about because raising awareness of secondary breast cancer has become something of passion for Helen. She has been appalled by the lack of care and fundraising specifically for those with secondary breast cancer. Knowing this has made her an enthusiastic supporter of Breast Cancer Care's Secondary Not Second Rate campaign (please do click on the link, read the information and pledge your support). And that is where the jam came in. Each jar of our Not Second Rate Raspberry & Rhubarb is supplied with a tag of relevant information. We also give out the Taking Care of your Breasts booklet and an infographic on the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer for those like Helen who have had primary breast cancer. Finally, all our profit from this jam is donated to Breast Cancer Care, which amounts to £2 per jar. Many of our customers have also added their spare change to our collection tin so we are delighted to anounce we have raised £239.23! Thank you to everyone who bought a jar, put money in the collection tin, or who took a leaflet. This jam will be returning next year! |