Pink Ladies partners with London charity to expand breast cancer support in Guernsey
- Pink Ladies charity partners with London-based Future Dreams to expand breast cancer support services in Guernsey
- Partnership offers islanders access to online resources including mindfulness courses, virtual community groups and expert-led workshops
- Future Dreams was founded by mother and daughter who both died from secondary breast cancer within a year of each other
- New collaboration represents first initiative of its kind for Future Dreams charity
- Pink Ladies seeks local volunteers to help test and shape the online support services
A Guernsey breast cancer charity has formed a new partnership with a leading London organisation to provide enhanced online support services for islanders affected by the disease.
The Pink Ladies has joined forces with Future Dreams Charity to offer residents access to specialised breast cancer resources covering diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer. The collaboration marks the first initiative of its kind for Future Dreams, which was founded in 2008.
The London charity was established by mother and daughter Sylvie Henry and Danielle Leslie, who were both diagnosed with breast cancer in a cruel twist of fate. Tragically, both women lost their lives to secondary breast cancer within a year of each other in 2009, but their legacy continues through the thousands of women the charity supports annually.
Jackie Wright, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist at Future Dreams, said she was delighted to be connecting with the Pink Ladies. "We see this partnership as a meaningful opportunity to extend our support to even more individuals affected by breast cancer," she said.
The joint venture represents a significant milestone in expanding access to support services, with Future Dreams aiming to scale the model to other communities where geographical barriers limit access to vital support.
"At Future Dreams, we offer a wide range of accessible online services designed to support both physical and emotional well-being," Wright continued. "These include weekly movement classes, as well as expert-led workshops covering topics such as menopause, nutrition, cooking, and Emotional Freedom Technique, among others."
The online support services available through the partnership include a six-week mindfulness course starting on 16th September, virtual community groups providing safe spaces for connection, and Coffee & Connect sessions. There are also dedicated groups for those living with secondary breast cancer or navigating recurrence.
A new Online Supporters' Meet-up launched on 18th May to encourage community building and shared experiences. While Future Dreams also offers in-person support at their Kings Cross centre in London, the focus for the Pink Ladies partnership is on providing accessible specialist online services to island residents.
Naomi Leach, Chair of the Pink Ladies Charity, said: "We are incredibly excited to partner with Future Dreams to bring additional support and resources to the breast cancer community in the Bailiwick.
"By connecting with Future Dreams, we aim to offer islanders access to a wider choice of breast cancer specific resources."
The Pink Ladies is now seeking local people who have been impacted by breast cancer to help explore the new partnership. The charity wants volunteers to experience Future Dreams' online resources first-hand to help shape what is offered and share their experiences with others.
Anyone interested in participating or seeking more information can contact the charity at hello@pinkladies.gg.
The Pink Ladies charity was established in 2001 by a group of local women undergoing breast cancer treatment who sought to create a safe and supportive environment for others facing similar challenges. The charity is a member of the Association of Guernsey Charities and continues to support those affected by breast cancer in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Future Dreams operates under the mission that "no one should face breast cancer alone or without hope" and provides practical, emotional and psychological support for those diagnosed with breast cancer, whilst also funding vital secondary breast cancer research and promoting breast health education.
Q&A
Q: What services will the partnership between Pink Ladies and Future Dreams provide?
A: The partnership will offer online services including weekly movement classes, expert-led workshops on topics like menopause and nutrition, mindfulness courses, virtual community groups, and Coffee & Connect sessions.
Q: How can islanders get involved in testing the new support services?
A: The Pink Ladies is looking for local people impacted by breast cancer to help explore the partnership by experiencing Future Dreams' online resources first-hand. Interested individuals can contact hello@pinkladies.gg.
Q: What makes this partnership significant for Future Dreams charity?
A: This partnership represents the first initiative of its kind for Future Dreams, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to support services beyond their London base, with plans to scale the model to other communities facing geographical barriers.
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