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How can I fundraise for breast cancer in October?

In brief

Pick one simple event for October, such as a pink afternoon tea, a wear-pink day at work or school, a sponsored walk or a bake sale. Set a target people can picture, like £25 for one screening, share a donate link, and pay in what you raise. Start planning in September so posters and sponsors are ready.

By Kaiser Khan, Breast Cancer Charity · Updated

Quick facts

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1 to 31 October, every year
Source: WHO: Global Breast Cancer Initiative, Breast Cancer Awareness Month
What £25 funds
One complete screening: a clinical exam, an ultrasound and health education
Source: Breast Cancer Charity: how we estimate the cost of a screening
Pay in
Online on our donate page, or email info@worldaidnetwork.org for cash, cheques or bank transfer
Source: Breast Cancer Charity: fundraise for breast cancer screening
Gift Aid
Not claimed at present
Source: Breast Cancer Charity: Gift Aid

Key takeaways

What are easy fundraising ideas for October?

  • A pink afternoon tea or coffee morning at home, work or a community centre.
  • A wear-pink or non-uniform day at work or school, with a small suggested donation.
  • A bake sale with pink icing. Label ingredients and allergens on everything you sell.
  • A sponsored walk, run or swim, alone or as a team.
  • A quiz night, sweepstake or golf day.
  • A birthday or anniversary fundraiser in someone’s memory.

For more than 50 ideas for schools, workplaces and communities, see our fundraising ideas guide.

Source: Breast Cancer Charity: fundraise for breast cancer screening

How do I set a fundraising target?

Targets that people can picture work best. Every £25 can fund one complete screening, so £250 funds 10 and £500 funds 20. Bigger totals can fund diagnosis and treatment access too: £75 can fund a biopsy and diagnostic work-up, and £500 surgical access support for one patient. These are illustrative programme costs; donations are pooled.

Source: Breast Cancer Charity: how we estimate the cost of a screening

How do I plan a fundraiser in four weeks?

  • Week 1: choose the event, date and venue, and set your target.
  • Week 2: tell friends, family and colleagues, and share the donate link.
  • Week 3: make posters, line up helpers and check the rules for food, raffles and venues.
  • Week 4: hold the event, thank everyone and post your total.

How do I pay in what I raise?

Pay in online through our donate page, adding a note about your event if you like. For cash, cheques or a bank transfer, email info@worldaidnetwork.org and we will explain how to pay in through World Aid Network. We are not yet listed on platforms such as JustGiving because Charity Commission registration is in progress, and Gift Aid is not claimed at present.

Sources: Breast Cancer Charity: fundraise for breast cancer screening; Breast Cancer Charity: Gift Aid

Frequently asked questions

Can I fundraise for Breast Cancer Charity on JustGiving?
Not yet. Charity Commission registration is in progress, so we are not listed on platforms such as JustGiving. Share our donate link, or collect sponsorship and pay in the total through our donate page.

Source: Breast Cancer Charity: fundraise for breast cancer screening

Can I fundraise in memory of someone in October?
Yes. Many people walk or hold a tea in someone’s memory. When you pay in, add an “in memory of” dedication so the total is recorded in their name.

Source: Breast Cancer Charity: donate

Will my employer match what I raise?
Ask your HR team. Some employers match staff fundraising; some only match gifts to charities on the official register, so check their policy first.

Source: Breast Cancer Charity: fundraise for breast cancer screening

Does my fundraising pay for cancer research?
No. Breast Cancer Charity funds breast awareness, screening, diagnosis and treatment access in underserved communities. If you want to fund laboratory research, choose a research charity.

Source: Breast Cancer Charity: fundraise for breast cancer screening

Sources and references

This page is general information, not medical advice. A GP or doctor can advise on your own situation. Source links do not imply endorsement by the NHS or another organisation. See our editorial policy.