Is anyone local waiting for their NHS areola tattoo? ![]()
You would have to get to Brighouse on the 24th June.![]()
Message us for more info.
We have received news that on the 29th May, one of our ladies, Sharon completed her walk up Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales, with her two daughters Emma and Jessica. ![]()
The sun shone down and they managed to raise a whopping £510! ![]()
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Absolutely fantastic! Thank you all so much 💕![]()
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If anyone should like to donate anymore towards this already amazing amount - here’s her link ![]()
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Sharon-Bradley6
Annual General Meeting 2021![]()
Our AGM in the 2020 March Social Meeting was one of the first victims of the lockdown and so we held a ‘virtual’ AGM in June. With restrictions still in place about numbers meeting indoors and our reliance on the Cancer Support Centre (which remains closed to visitors) as a location to meet, we are having to hold another virtual AGM this year.![]()
The following www.BosomFriendsBradford.org/AGM is a link to the Annual Report for 2020 and Agenda for the virtual meeting. ![]()
If there are any comments or questions arising, please contact us on info@BosomFriendsBradford.org and we will respond to these. ![]()
If there are no objections by the 30th June, we will assume that the Annual Report and Agenda are approved.![]()
Whilst the Cancer Support Centre remains unavailable we are exploring options for alternative meeting places to resume social meetings in July, though this will have to remain dependant on the changing rules due to Covid. ![]()
We will post as soon as we have further news.
I’m probably going to get a lot of stick for this, pinching people’s photos and posting them all over social media.... but I don’t care!![]()
This week, is national #VolunteersWeek, 1-7th June, which has been celebrated for over 20 years.![]()
Did you know Bosom Friends is entirely run by a small committee of #volunteers. We meet as a committee once a month, we plan your monthly social evenings, arrange the weekend away, organise the annual fashion show, buy and distribute gifts for newly diagnosed breast cancer ladies, make special cushions for use after breast surgery, work out finances to pay for extra bits for the hospital; furniture, decorations to rooms, areola tattoo training for the nurses.... to name a few.![]()
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Without this amazing group of ladies, pictured here, Bosom Friends would not run. ![]()
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We do of course need YOU. Without you, we wouldn’t have a need to run.![]()
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So THANK YOU to each and every one who comes to Bosom Friends, who supports us, and likes our page. Hopefully we can actually meet up again soon!![]()
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Julia 💕
Pinch Punch, 1st of the month.![]()
Time for your monthly breast check girls... and guys!![]()
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Whatever your age, size or shape it's important to get to know your 'normal' and be breast aware. ![]()
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Please share with your pals, Mum, Dad or your neighbour - it's never too early to start checking your breasts. 💕![]()
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As a small, independent, registered charity, WE NEED YOUR HELP!![]()
We have been running for over 30 years but still need to get the Bosom Friends name out there - we can’t support those with Breast Cancer if they don’t know we exist! ![]()
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Our group is 100% run by volunteers who have all had a breast cancer diagnosis themselves. We find this is beneficial as we have a great understanding of others fears and apprehension.![]()
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Please like our page, if you haven’t already, ![]()
Invite your friends and share our posts. (Please don’t screenshot - or if you do tag us so people know we’re here!) ![]()
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Even better if you use the ❤️ or 😮 reactions on our posts to help them get seen more.![]()
![]()
Thank you 💕
Covid 19 is certainly taking its time in leaving and allowing us to meet up again... hopefully it won’t be much longer till we can safely open our doors and welcome you all back. ![]()
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So what do Bosom Friends do? ![]()
Often the first point of call for patients to Bosom Friends is when they receive a set of handmade cushions for supportive use under their arm after breast surgery to help alleviate pressure, or a gift set of soothing toiletries which are often given on the ward following breast surgery. The breast care nurses say that the cushions are a positive and tangible gift to offer at the end of what is often a difficult consultation and feedback from recipients is always very emotive, with them touched by the concern and support of women who have followed the same path. ![]()
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In the past, the charity has helped Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as well as individuals by refurbishing two breast cancer wards with specialised beds and furniture ie sofa, dining suite, TV, etc.![]()
Bosom Friends provide the refreshments on the Dale's suite, the breast cancer outpatient department, for patients waiting to be seen in clinic.![]()
The charity has made individual monetary gifts if people are struggling & have helped with purchases of specialist swimwear and underwear.![]()
They provide equipment to assist the breast cancer nurse specialists such as tablets and paid for informative/promotional DVD’s to be made for distribution on the unit.![]()
![]()
The charity has paid for treatment programmes at cancer support as many breast cancer ladies use their services. ![]()
We funded a student from Bradford universities institute of Cancer research to help him go abroad to attend a seminar.![]()
We helped refurbish the quiet room in outpatients west, a facility used for breaking bad news and a quiet area away from the normal clinic where time can be taken with patients at very difficult periods of treatment.![]()
We have purchased a monitor to assist in theatre teaching and improve efficiencies when doing reconstruction surgery.![]()
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Our biggest fundraiser and event is our annual fashion show, and because of social distancing this event has had to be cancelled last year, and it’s not looking good for this year either.![]()
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With all this in mind, if you could please bear us in mind for any fundraising you are doing. ![]()
We are all volunteers, so unlike the bigger well known charities, we have no wages to pay, and no major outgoings. All our fundraising goes straight to the charity to help pay for extra touches previously mentioned in the hospital or directly to breast patients.![]()
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Here’s ourJustGiving page, if you’d like to donate: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bosom-friends-bradford![]()
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Thank you for the donations so far 💕
Bosom Friends's Much needed funds
www.justgiving.com
Help Bosom Friends - Bradford raise money to support Bosom Friends - Bradford
Do you know a man who has been affected? ![]()
Please share. ![]()
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“The first time I met another bloke with breast cancer I was really emotional… we weren't even talking about it; it’s just knowing that somebody has suffered like you have.” - Doug Harper![]()
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Walk the Walk
You may be aware this week (10-16th May) is Mental Health Awareness Week. Remember a problem shared is a problem halved. ![]()
This last year has been so hard on everyone.![]()
Remember to talk to your family, friends or us and share your worries and feelings. 💕
One of our ladies Jane, wanted to share her new tattoo and how Bosom Friends have helped and supported her over the years.![]()
In her own words......![]()
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“Well it's been 4 years since my breast surgery and what a journey it has been. I became an unofficial member of Bosom Friends over 20 years ago when my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. I would accompany her to monthly meetings and also assisted at their fashion shows when mum had the pleasure of being a model at their annual fashion shows. I was always made welcome and admired the strength of the ladies fighting with their diagnosis.![]()
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It was always a waiting game for me, as both my sisters were also diagnosed years before me despite us all being told we were not at risk. ![]()
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Well I finally got my turn and became an official member of Bosom Friends 4 years ago. I opted for a double mastectomy and my journey began. I became stronger and more confident after my surgery and was determined the disease would not beat me. I was never fearful as I had my Bosom Friends family to support me. I have had the privilege of being a model 3 times and also become a committee member to continue to support other ladies with their own journey.![]()
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After years of deliberating on reconstruction, I decided to finally opt for a tattoo. I am proud of my journey and my scars and happy to share my beautiful piece of art, designed and created by a wonderful lady Becki Clegg of Tainted Canvas Tattoo Studio, Tong, Bradford. ![]()
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Ladies and Gentlemen there is life after breast cancer stand proud of who you are and stay amazing 💜🎗”
Pinch Punch, 1st of the month.![]()
Time for your monthly breast check girls... and guys!![]()
![]()
Whatever your age, size or shape it's important to get to know your 'normal' and be breast aware. ![]()
![]()
Please share with your pals, Mum, Dad or your neighbour - it's never too early to start checking your breasts. 💕![]()
![]()
As a small, independent, registered charity, WE NEED YOUR HELP!![]()
We have been running for over 30 years but still need to get the Bosom Friends name out there - we can’t support those with Breast Cancer if they don’t know we exist! ![]()
![]()
Our group is 100% run by volunteers who have all had a breast cancer diagnosis themselves. We find this is beneficial as we have a great understanding of others fears and apprehension.![]()
![]()
Please like our page, if you haven’t already, ![]()
Invite your friends and share our posts.![]()
![]()
Even better if you use the ❤️ or 😮 reactions on our posts to help them get seen more.![]()
![]()
Thank you 💕
One of our ladies is doing a doing a walk up Pen-y-ghent, a fell in the Yorkshire Dales on the 30th May with her daughters. It is one of the Yorkshire's Three Peaks at a whopping 2,277 feet!![]()
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Good luck Sharon Bradley.![]()
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If you’d like to donate... or share.... we would REALLY appreciate it 💕
www.justgiving.com
Help Sharon Bradley raise money to support Bosom Friends - Bradford
Just incase no-one told told you today...![]()
You are braver than you think, stronger than you seem, and more loved than you know.![]()
💕
Covid 19 is certainly taking its time in leaving and allowing us to meet up again... hopefully it won’t be much longer till we can safely open our doors and welcome you all back. ![]()
![]()
So what do Bosom Friends do? ![]()
Often the first point of call for patients to Bosom Friends is when they receive a set of handmade cushions for supportive use under their arm after breast surgery to help alleviate pressure, or a gift set of soothing toiletries which are often given on the ward following breast surgery. The breast care nurses say that the cushions are a positive and tangible gift to offer at the end of what is often a difficult consultation and feedback from recipients is always very emotive, with them touched by the concern and support of women who have followed the same path. ![]()
![]()
In the past, the charity has helped Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as well as individuals by refurbishing two breast cancer wards with specialised beds and furniture ie sofa, dining suite, TV, etc.![]()
Bosom Friends provide the refreshments on the Dale's suite, the breast cancer outpatient department, for patients waiting to be seen in clinic.![]()
The charity has made individual monetary gifts if people are struggling & have helped with purchases of specialist swimwear and underwear.![]()
They provide equipment to assist the breast cancer nurse specialists such as tablets and paid for informative/promotional DVD’s to be made for distribution on the unit.![]()
![]()
The charity has paid for treatment programmes at cancer support as many breast cancer ladies use their services. ![]()
We funded a student from Bradford universities institute of Cancer research to help him go abroad to attend a seminar.![]()
We helped refurbish the quiet room in outpatients west, a facility used for breaking bad news and a quiet area away from the normal clinic where time can be taken with patients at very difficult periods of treatment.![]()
We have purchased a monitor to assist in theatre teaching and improve efficiencies when doing reconstruction surgery.![]()
![]()
Our biggest fundraiser and event is our annual fashion show, and because of social distancing this event has had to be cancelled last year, and it’s not looking good for this year either.![]()
![]()
With all this in mind, if you could please bear us in mind for any fundraising you are doing. ![]()
We are all volunteers, so unlike the bigger well known charities, we have no wages to pay, and no major outgoings. All our fundraising goes straight to the charity to help pay for extra touches previously mentioned in the hospital or directly to breast patients.![]()
![]()
Here’s ourJustGiving page, if you’d like to donate: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bosom-friends-bradford![]()
![]()
Thank you for the donations so far 💕
Bosom Friends's Much needed funds
www.justgiving.com
Help Bosom Friends - Bradford raise money to support Bosom Friends - Bradford
This is not an April Fools joke... ![]()
Pinch Punch, 1st of the month.![]()
Time for your monthly breast check girls... and guys!![]()
![]()
Whatever your age, size or shape it's important to get to know your 'normal' and be breast aware. ![]()
![]()
Please share with your pals, Mum, Dad or your neighbour - it's never too early to start checking your breasts. 💕![]()
![]()
As a small, independent, registered charity, WE NEED YOUR HELP!![]()
We have been running for over 30 years but still need to get the Bosom Friends name out there - we can’t support those with Breast Cancer if they don’t know we exist! ![]()
![]()
Our group is 100% run by volunteers who have all had a breast cancer diagnosis themselves. We find this is beneficial as we have a great understanding of others fears and apprehension.![]()
![]()
Please like our page, if you haven’t already, ![]()
Invite your friends and share our posts.![]()
![]()
Even better if you use the ❤️ or 😮 reactions on our posts to help them get seen more.![]()
![]()
Thank you 💕
An Asda and Tyla collaboration ![]()
Mum uses kids' clay to show signs and symptoms of breast cancer 🙌🏽![]()
With CoppaFeel! and Breast Cancer Now