The London sunWalk 2011 is due to take place on 24th July 2011 for those of you who are not Moonwalk night owls. As they say, raise breast cancer awareness, raise money, get fit and have fun all at once. The theme is Wild West London so get those spurs and cowboy hats out and you can enter for the 5k, 10k or half marathon.
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London SunWalk 2011
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by dimuriniLondon MoonWalk 2012
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by dimuriniThe London MoonWalk 2011 was a huge success. Are you interested in booking again for the London MoonWalk 2012 or maybe you missed this years MoonWalk and would like to attend next year? go to the Walk the Walk site now to register. Come on you have ages to train and get fit! Its such a worthwhile cause raising awareness and funds for he breast cancer fight.
Well done to all those that did so well even attempting it this year!
Edinburgh MoonWalk 11th June 2011
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by dimuriniThe Edinburgh MoonWalk 11th June 2011 will be held at Inverleith Park in Scotland. The monies raised from the Moonwalk will go towards Breast Cancer causes in Scotland. This is the 6th Edinburgh MoonWalk and will attract as many as 10,000 participants. It will include a 26.2 mile marathon and a 13.1 mile half marathon all through the night.
Though many women who have undergone a mastectomy will be taking part, this worhty cause will also attract friends and family and many people who want to get fit while supporting this wonderful event.
Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 by dimuriniThe Show by Breast Cancer Care
After an amazing success of the Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show’s in Cardiff and Glasgow during 2010.This fabulous charity event opens its doors in London today the 6th October 2010. Guests will be wined and dined throughout the day, followed by the stunning fashion show with guest celebrity hosts Diana Moran and Gabby Logan. The Show features models who have experienced a diagnosis of breast cancer, to prove that women can still look and feel amazing after such a dramatic change in their life.
The Show Schedule:
1.30pm - A champagne reception and afternoon tea, The Show and celebrity entertainment.
Hosted by Diana Moran
6.30pm - A champagne reception and evening dinner, The Show and celebrity entertainment.
Hosted by Gabby Logan
See the Breast Cancer Care website for more information on fundraising and events.
A film for Breast Cancer
Friday, August 6th, 2010 by dimuriniA film is being made on the Isle of Man to help raise awareness of breast cancer. The film with feature breast cancer survivors of all ages and backgrounds and will be celebrating life as well as raising awareness of breast cancer- encouraging women to go and get themselves checked if they find any signs of cancer. They are looking for more people to come forward and take part, so if you are a breast cancer survivor in the Isle of Man and want to take part then you should get in touch.
Breast Cancer Awareness month is in October- We at Di Murini look forward to seeing the film.
Could 2010 witness the world’s longest bra chain?
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 by dimuriniWaikato girl guides in New Zealand are collecting bras from around the region in hopes of creating the world’s longest bra chain. They plan on beating the 166,000 bra’s record set by an Australian organization several years ago, hoping to achieve an amazing record or 200,000 bras in the chain which will then we sent overseas at the end of the year to developing countries where women cannot afford them. The bra chain will also help to raise the awareness of breast cancer, encouraging women to get checked more regularly for breast cancer, so that the cancer can be caught at a very early stage. We at Di Murini with the girl guides all the best and hope that they do reach they’re record! We will be sure to follow this up in November which is their deadline. This will hopefully be a record breaking and a hope uplifting winter for us all.
Girl Guides bra chain facebook page-
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bra-Chain-a-GirlGuiding-NZ-world-record-attempt/106855376004305
Can Fish Oil cut down the risk of Breast Cancer?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 by dimuriniResearchers have foundthat fish oil can protect women from breast cancer, reducing their risk of developing tumours by up to a third.Fish oils supplementshave always been credited for having health benefits but have only now been linked to reducing the amount of woman being diagnosed with breast cancer. A study underwent with 35,000 women, finding that the women who regularly took the fish oil supplements were 32% less likely to develop breast cancer. Why may this be? Well, according to researchers is could be that the fish oils have a higher amount of omega-3 fatty acids in then most people are getting from the typical diet. None of this can of course be proven from one study but scientists at Harvard are said to be continuing their research into whether fish oil is preventative of diseases. It can be suggested though that at least one portion of oily fish is eaten a week as researchers have found that it has a direct effect on the lifespan of cells.
Kylie Minogue’s breast cancer cure charity concert
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 by dimuriniKylie Minogue is organising a charity concert for breast cancer cure to mark the 5th anniversary since beating the disease. The concert, which will hopefully be taking place in February of 2011 with raise money for breast cancer charities as well as awareness of breast cancer. The pop princess’s friends are also reportedly going to take part in the concert- including Elton John, the Scissor Sisters, and Robbie Williams. Kylie is also going to say a special thank you to the Paris-born doctor who dealt with her treatment, helping her return to health.
Kylie Minogue was diagnosed in 2004 and after going public; the amount of women going for breast cancer screenings went up by a third. Kylie will not take credit for this however, saying, “I know a lot of women went for screenings after my announcement. And a lot of people came up to me and said I saved them. Of course I didn’t but it made them go and get checked,”
We at Di Murini have only one thing to say, or quote rather- as Basement Jaxx once chanted after taking Kylie’s place at Glastonbury festival back in 2005 after her diagnosis- “2,4,6,8, who do we appreciate? Kylie!”. We look forward to the concert.
Jennifer Saunders wins her secret breast cancer battle
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 by dimuriniWe at Di Murini are happy to hear that Jennifer Saunders has been given the all clear. Saunders was diagnosed with breast cancer last October when she found a lump in her breast. She decided to keep her year long battle a secret from the public. She underwent chemotherapy but managed to carry on attending public events by disguising the loss of hair. The mum of three was given the all clear recently has been seen out and about looking happy and healthy. We at Di Murini are pleased that she caught her breast cancer very early and we wish her all the best for the future.
Mastectomy Bra Fitting Course with DMU
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 by dimuriniDi Murini are going into partnership with De Montfort University to offer a new course in September 2010, where specialist Mastectomy bra fitting training will be taught along with the various well-renowned Contour fashion courses the university currently offers.
Di Murini will be providing specialist breast cancer related content to the course, so that other retailers can expand their knowledge of wider issues relating to breast care. We at Di Murini strongly believe that it is important that those in the lingerie industry have the expertise so support women with breast cancer, helping them to regain their confidence and femininity.
Keep an eye out for the Autumn/winter course dates to be announced shortly! Contact us at: info (at) dimurini.com or on 0845 840 0025 for more information.