Northampton hospital collects 1,000 bras for breast cancer research – and wants another 1,000
Hospital thanks donors for their generosity as new collection point opens.
A Northampton hospital has collected 1,000 unwanted bras to help fund breast cancer research – and is now hoping to collect another 1,000.
Northampton General Hospital has thanked residents for their generosity after reaching the milestone in support of charity Against Breast Cancer.
The donated bras are recycled to help fund research into breast cancer prevention, detection and treatments.
Following the success of the appeal, the hospital has installed a second collection bank at the Forrest Centre breast screening unit in Area B.
Donations of unwanted, wearable bras can also be made at the existing collection point next to Oncology reception in Area N.
A hospital spokesperson said: “Thanks to your overwhelming generosity we have collected 1,000 bras for the charity, Against Breast Cancer.”
The hospital is now encouraging more people to donate as it aims to reach another 1,000 bras.
Anyone wishing to support the appeal can drop off suitable donations at either collection point.