Gordons Chemists throughout Northern Ireland would appeal to all women aged 40-49 and 70+ to call into the store on Friday 21 October 2011 during ‘Breast Action Day’. The Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign is running instore throughout the month of October, however this is the focus day for ladies to sign up for a breast screening with Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer.
Since the partnership began four years ago, 2,000 women have completed request forms instore and, in addition to providing self-referral forms, Northern Ireland’s largest independent pharmacy chain is committed to supporting Action Cancer with instore fundraising. Staff and customers have raised a vital £130,000 towards the screening programme, enabling more than 1,600 women to be screened, as every £80.00 raised instore provides one screening.
Across Northern Ireland on Friday 21 October, Gordons Chemists will be dressing their stores and staff in pink to celebrate the fact that early detection saves lives. You can support the campaign by buying a pink ribbon, a raffle ticket or simply by making a donation in store.
Call into your local Gordons Chemists throughout the month of October, contact Action Cancer on tel 028 9080 3344 or visit www.actioncancer.org for further information.