What is CAN?
Our Campaigns & Advocacy Network (CAN) plays an important part as we work to eradicate breast cancer. By campaigning locally and joining us on national campaigns to secure important improvements to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, our members are changing lives and futures.
Why become a member? In short, to make a difference. The support, information and training that you’ll receive will help you to make an impact.
It’s easy to get started:
1. Get signed up
Call Georgina Downes, Senior Membership Development Officer, on 020 7025 2485 or apply online. Anyone interested in improving services for people affected by breast cancer is welcome and it’s free to individuals.
2. Get informed
Your welcome letter will include our latest newsletter, The Advocate, which has information on getting involved in campaigns and tips on campaigning on the issues important to you.
3. Get campaigning
Now you’re ready to become a campaigner and work towards your goals.
What else do CAN members receive?
A lot – here are some of the other benefits you can look forward to:
- Invitations to training and lobbying events like the award winning Westminster Fly-In
- Support from Breakthrough CAN staff about campaigning in your area
- Free workshops and training events for developing your campaigning and advocacy skills
- Sign up to receive our monthly eNewsletter
- The chance to take part in consultations, using your experience, to shaping policies on breast cancer issues.
For more information about Breakthrough CAN contact Georgina Downes, our Senior Membership Development Officer, on 020 7025 2485 or via email at georginad@breakthrough.org.uk.
Read Danielle's and Sylvie's story >For every mother, daughter - be the breakthrough. Two years ago, having both had breast cancer, Danielle Leslie and her mother Sylvie set up the charity 'Future Dreams' to raise money for breast cancer research.
