On June 1st, I will be running the Cork City Marathon to raise much needed funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Ireland in memory of my Mum Maggie. This is a charity very close to my heart as she lost her battle to this disease in 2011. I would appreciate a donation of any amount! 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime and we all know someone affected by Cancer. Funding can provide life-saving research to prevent the loss of more lives and to avoid any family grieving the loss of a loved one.

Thank you,

Cara x

1 in 7 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime.

1 in 728 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime.

There are currently 3,600 new female and 40 new male cases diagnosed annually.

Know the 8 warning signs of Breast Cancer:

1. A puckering or dimpling of the skin on the breast.

2. A lump in the breast or armpit.

3. A change in the skin around the nipple or discharge.

4. A rash on the breast area.

5. An unusual increase in the size of one breast.

6. One breast unusually lower than the other -

nipples at different levels.

7. An enlargement of glands around the breast area.

8. An unusual swelling in the armpit.