Eight of Ireland’s top chefs, bakers and foodies are teaming up to support the Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Big Pink Breakfast’ ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise vital funds for groundbreaking breast cancer research and free services.
People can sign up to host a Big Pink Breakfast throughout the month of October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
A Big Pink Breakfast can be a tea or coffee morning at work, a family and friends get together at home or a bake sale in your community.
'A Great Cause'
“We know that cancer unfortunately impacts nearly every family in Ireland and for women in particular, we hear of so many of our friends, family, colleagues and neighbours going through breast cancer," said Una Leonard, baker and best-selling author.
"My own family has been affected by breast cancer, and that’s why I am delighted to be involved to support this year’s Big Pink Breakfast campaign and to be among some of Ireland’s favourite chefs and bakers to participate – I think it really shows the power of coming together for a great cause."
Healthy Recipes
All eight chefs and bakers participating and lending their support this year, include Sarah Butler, Gillian Cottell, Karl Henry, Una Leonard, Neven Maguire, Clodagh McKenna, Cliona O’Connor and Donal Skehan.
Their healthy recipes are available for participants to download in the Big Pink Breakfast Recipe E-Book.
Big Pink Breakfast
Patrice Morrissey, a lone parent of three boys, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023.
While going through her treatment last October, Patrice hosted a Big Pink Breakfast at her workplace and raised €13,500 for the Irish Cancer Society.
'Give Back'
“When you sign up to host a Big Pink Breakfast, you are choosing to help people affected by breast cancer like me and my family," said Morrissey.
"Hearing those three words “you have cancer” is devastating. I had my family around me, and they helped me through my diagnosis, but it was also incredibly comforting to visit a Daffodil Centre for advice, access Irish Cancer Society-funded counselling and to get a free lift to and from some of my appointments- all incredible free services, fuelled by the generosity of the public.
“None of those services and supports are possible without fundraising initiatives like the Big Pink Breakfast. That’s why I wanted to host my own Big Pink Breakfast event – so that I could give back to breast cancer patients coming after me. I’d encourage anybody to sign up, get the kettle on, get baking or run to your local shop, make a big difference and positively impact the life of somebody going through breast cancer this October.”
Fundraising Events
Participants are encouraged to host their fundraising events throughout the month of October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Registration is open now and those interested can find out more at cancer.ie/pink.
