5318008ART donations have sponsored 14 Boob Suits so far bringing to life an iconic CoppaFeel! costume to help raise funds, the occasional eyebrow, and awareness of breast cancer in young people.
The charity exists to educate and remind every young person in the UK that checking their boobs isn't only fun, it could save their life.
CoppaFeel! is the first breast cancer charity in the UK to solely create awareness amongst young people, with the aim of instilling the knowledge and tools they need to get to know their bodies. We like to talk about a serious message in a light-hearted way, empowering people to start healthy habits for life.
In the UK…
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER
CHECK YOUR BOOBS REGULARLY
Whatever your age or gender, knowing your body and being aware of the symptoms of breast cancer is really important. You can check in any way that feels comfortable for you. In the shower, when you’re lying down in bed or in the mirror before you get dressed. However you want to check, we have some handy pointers to help on the CoppaFeel! website.
CoppaFeel is a registered charity in England and Wales (1132366) and Scotland (SC045970)
& a company limited by guarantee (06974733)
* Statistics from Breast Cancer Care
The charity exists to educate and remind every young person in the UK that checking their boobs isn't only fun, it could save their life.
CoppaFeel! is the first breast cancer charity in the UK to solely create awareness amongst young people, with the aim of instilling the knowledge and tools they need to get to know their bodies. We like to talk about a serious message in a light-hearted way, empowering people to start healthy habits for life.
In the UK…
- 1 in 8 women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime.
- Around 400 men are diagnosed every year.
- Breast cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women under 40.*
- Every year in the UK, around 5,000 women under the age of 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer.*
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER
- LOOK Changes in skin texture e.g. puckering/dimpling
- LOOK Swelling in your armpit or around your collarbone
- FEEL Lumps and thickening
- FEEL Constant, unusual pain in your breast or armpit
- LOOK Nipple discharge
- LOOK A sudden, unusual change in size or shape
- LOOK Nipple inversion and changes in direction
- LOOK A rash or crusting of the nipple or surrounding area
CHECK YOUR BOOBS REGULARLY
Whatever your age or gender, knowing your body and being aware of the symptoms of breast cancer is really important. You can check in any way that feels comfortable for you. In the shower, when you’re lying down in bed or in the mirror before you get dressed. However you want to check, we have some handy pointers to help on the CoppaFeel! website.
CoppaFeel is a registered charity in England and Wales (1132366) and Scotland (SC045970)
& a company limited by guarantee (06974733)
* Statistics from Breast Cancer Care