Liam McArthur MSP wears it pink in support of Breast Cancer Now

Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, added a splash of pink to his usual Holyrood attire to raise awareness of breast cancer and to encourage Scots to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink, which will take place on Friday 18 October to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support.

Liam was joined by other parliamentarians in Holyrood this week, here pictured with his Liberal Democrat colleague Willie Rennie MSP, to raise awareness and learn more about breast cancer in Scotland, focusing on the need for the Scottish Government to deliver their commitments in its Cancer Strategy and Action Plan.

Liam McArthur is calling for his constituents in Orkney to join him, as well as thousands of others across the UK, to sign up and take part in wear it pink, which takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Anyone can take part in wear it pink, whether at school, work or at home. All you need to do is wear something pink, or hold a pink themed event, and donate to Breast Cancer Now to help the charity achieve its vision that by 2050 everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives and is supported to live well.

Liam McArthur MSP said:  

“Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK hears the words “you have breast cancer”. It’s the most common cancer in the UK. Each year around 11,500 women and 85 men lose their lives to the disease. That’s why I’m so passionate about encouraging everyone in Orkney to take part in wear it pink day on Friday 18 October.  

“Wear it pink is a great way to come together with friends and family to have fun whilst raising money for Breast Cancer Now’s world-class research and life-changing support. As you can see from my photograph, all it takes is an additional splash of pink to your normal outfit!

“I am proud to raise awareness of the impact of the disease locally, and to support and advocate for Breast Cancer Now’s research. Breast cancer affects so many people in Orkney and across Scotland, so I hope that everybody in will get involved this October and support this very important cause by signing up at wearitpink.”