The Primrose Foundation
The Primrose Foundation is your local breast care charity, having raised millions of pounds since first launching in 1995. The charity supports breast care services at University Hospitals Plymouth and the many families affected by breast cancer.
Thanks to local people and businesses who continue to support and fundraise, The Primrose Foundation is able to:
ensure the best possible breast care services are provided to patients and their families across West Devon and East Cornwall
fund dedicated clinical support for patients
provide state-of-the-art technology and facilities
support staff by offering training bursaries for education, research and development
allow a patient’s experience to be as comfortable as possible
assist in providing the best possible care and support when it is needed most.
There are many ways someone can support the charity so that it can continue to serve our community. The recent Big Bra Drop campaign, launched in April 2023, is just one of the ways a person can show their support. This creative campaign encourages people to donate a new or nearly new bra; not everyone is able to donate money, but many of us will have at least one good quality bra sitting in a drawer that could be donated to help raise essential funds. For more information on The Big Bra Drop or to get involved, see
www.primrosefoundation.org/campaign-events/2023/4/18/the-big-bra-drop
Another wonderful initiative launched this year is the ‘Support Us To Support You’ campaign, which highlights the importance of breast screening. You may have seen the big pink bus that has been travelling around Plymouth, driving home the vital message that breast screening saves lives.
The Primrose Foundation relies on our support to keep providing its essential services. For further information or to make a donation, visit www.primrosefoundation.org
LOVE YOURSELF
With breast cancer now affecting one in every seven women, The Primrose Foundation is urging people to pay more attention to their breasts and the areas around them. They want to encourage everyone to LOVE themselves enough to be breast aware, using the following pneumonic for guidance:
L – Look out for lumps, bumps or dimpling
O – Observe changes and anything new
V – Voice your concerns to a medical professional
E – Echo this message to others