Lauren’s story
Join Team Jo’s fundraiser for Shine Bright Foundation! 🩷
On the 24th of May 2025, join us for the challenge of a 10km walk followed by a fun-filled afternoon at The Waterside Bar & Restaurant, to raise money for Triple Negative Breast Cancer in loving memory of Joanne Binks. We kindly ask for a minimum donation from all participants planning to attend (Adults £10, Kids £5). For anyone who cannot attend but would still like to donate, sponsorships are also greatly welcomed! We are also looking for any donations towards the afternoon raffle, please reach out if you would like to contribute.
Joanne’s Story:
Joanne was diagnosed with stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2017. Following chemotherapy, radiotherapy and several operations she was given the all clear. After just reaching the 5 year all clear mark in November 2022, Joanne began to suffer with severe headaches. Despite consistently raising this with GP’s, Joanne was told her symptoms were only menopause related or stress related headaches. In February, after taking herself to A&E for an emergency scan, Joanne was quickly diagnosed with a brain tumour and later tests confirmed that the Triple Negative Cancer had returned. After a courageously fought battle of 2 months, which Joanne spent mostly in hospital, we were heartbroken to discover that the cancer had become terminal. Joanne passed away with family by her side on the 23rd of April 2023.
Joanne was fit, young, healthy, bubbly & full of life - just like many other woman who are diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. TNBC is most common in women under 40, it accounts for 15% of all breast cancer diagnoses, and is the fastest spreading type of breast cancer. Despite these statistics, TNBC is still relatively unheard of and under researched when it comes to treatment. Unlike other forms of breast cancer, Triple Negative does not respond to ongoing hormone therapy, which leaves women hoping & waiting that the dreaded cancer doesn’t return following chemotherapy. The average survival rate of 5 years being 66%.
Our chosen charity for this event, Shine Bright Foundation, is a non profit charity which has been set up to raise money for research into Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Donations funded to the likes of Christie’s Hospital and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The foundation also aims to support individuals that are diagnosed with TNBC; providing free holistic treatments for those in the Manchester area, as well as sending gift bags across the UK for individuals going through cancer treatment.
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