Edingley Lodge care home marks breast cancer awareness month

A care home’s staff and residents took part in all things pink to mark breast cancer awareness month.

Breast cancer awareness month takes place throughout October, and Barchester’s Edingley Lodge care home got involved with fundraising.

Over 55,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year, and the awareness month is a chance for people to Wear It Pink, raise funds and find out more about how to check themselves and what to do if they find any symptoms of breast cancer.

Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge wore pink, held a pink-themed bake sale, and decorated the home pink.

They also held raffles and games for everyone to get involved and show their support.

Activities coordinator Alannah said: “Breast cancer is a cause close to many of our staff and residents’ hearts so everyone was keen to take part in fundraising activities and do their bit.

“We are proud to donate the money we raised by holding our wear it pink bake sale to help fund research and try to make a difference.”