STAFF at a homecare provider are set to go pink to raise money for a breast cancer charity.
Westmorland Homecare’s Lancaster and Morecambe branch will host a special open house as part of research and support charity Breast Cancer Now’s Wear It Pink Day on Friday, October 24.
“The event is open to anyone,” said Ashleigh Bird, the branch’s care manager. “There will be about 10 office staff plus some of our homecare assistants all wearing pink outfits in the reception area of our offices at 25 Brock Street in Lancaster.
“There will be tea, coffee and home-made cakes and activities, including competitions to guess the name of a teddy and how many sweets are in the jar and an opportunity to have a picture taken in a Wear It Pink photo booth. We shall also have a collection box where people can donate money to the charity.
“Anyone can go along to the event and they can wear pink if they want to. Every pound raised could help fund a life-saving research breakthrough, give someone information they can rely on when they need it most and drive forward campaigning to make sure everyone living with breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.”
Ashleigh explained that Westmorland Homecare was keen to engage even more with the local community and opening its doors in this way was part of that process.
The October 24 open house event will take place between 11am and 3pm. There will be the opportunity to meet staff and learn more about the services the company provides.