Category Archives: News

Belfast Walk

50 people took part in the Belfast Walk in memory of their dear friend Laura, who died of secondary breast cancer last year, leaving her husband and four young children.

Bake sale fundraiser

Eliza held a bake sale at work to raise money for Secondary1st in memory of her good friend’s dear mother Caroline Norris, who fell victim to secondary breast cancer late last year.

Running the London Marathon

Congratulations to Brian who trained for hours and hours through rain, ice and cold, fighting exhaustion and somehow finding the will to go on.  Then he ran the London Marathon to raise money for Secondary1st.  As he said: “Beating this horrible disease is something that needs to be done.

Baby shower fundraiser

Some friends who had a sweepstake at a baby shower chose Secondary1st to receive the money.  One of their friends recently lost her Mum to secondary breast cancer and they felt that this is a cause dear to their hearts.

Knitting hedgehogs

One of our supporters who has been living with secondary breast cancer has been knitting these beautiful hedgehogs and selling them to raise money for Secondary1st.

Champagne and sushi party raises £820

Drawing on some of Rosie’s favourite things, her friend Hannah organised a champagne and sushi party for 25 friends on 21st January and raised £820 for Secondary1st.

Children’s Read-a-Thon

Dalia organised a read-a-thon for kids to encourage them to read as many books as possible throughout February and raise money For Secondary1st  by asking everyone they know to sponsor them for every book they read. Learn more.

I wanted to “do my bit”

February last, I lost my daughter at the age of just 32 to secondary breast cancer, after only 14 months from the first breast cancer diagnosis. Having found out that this can affect men as well as women I wanted to help by telling others of my daughters struggles and what they needed to do…

Head shaved to raise money for Secondary1st

Heather was moved by the experience of a family member who had undergone chemotherapy for breast cancer and had lost her hair.  She decided to have her head shaved to raise money for Secondary1st.  With the help of her daughter-in-law Annemarie and the support of her family and friends she has raised over £700.

Charity car wash in aid of Secondary1st

Seren aged 9 and Morgan aged 7 took advantage of the sunshine on October 16th to hold a charity car wash in aid of Secondary1st.  With a  great deal of washing and polishing they raised £45.