HEALTH Minister and Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP Jeane Freeman is again backing Wear it Pink for charity Breast Cancer Now.
Around 1,000 people in Scotland die from breast cancer so Ms Freeman is encouraging her constituents to take part in wear it pink.
The annual fundraiser takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to date has raised over £31m.
Ms Freeman said: “Sadly, most of us know someone affected by this devastating disease - every year around 4,700 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Scotland and almost 1,000 people will die of it.
“I am incredibly proud to be backing wear it pink this year and I would like to urge local people across my constituency to join me on Friday, October 19 and show their support for Breast Cancer Now.
“As you can see from my photograph, taking part is easy, all it takes is an additional splash of pink to your normal outfit! It’s time to stand together, pull on some pink, and support Breast Cancer Now’s vital research – I hope you will all join me.”
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