The Lavender Trust - our chosen Charity

Read more on the excellent work The Lavender Trust does and why we have chosen to support this charity work with The Lavender Festival, 22nd June 2008.  The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care raises money specifically to fund information and support for younger women with breast cancer.  It is the only fund in the UK dedicated to addressing the particular needs of this age group.   Eighty per cent of breast cancer cases in the UK are in women over 50, so being diagnosed with breast cancer as a younger woman can be a very isolating experience.  An uncertain future, early menopause, and caring for children are just some of the issues which younger women may have to face.   Thanks to the Lavender Trust, Breast Cancer Care has been able to develop unique services designed to help meet the specific needs of younger women, including publications, weekend workshops and telephone support, all of which are offered free.  In addition, it has developed ‘Standards of Care for Younger Women with Breast Cancer’ to ensure that the specialist needs of younger women are not overlooked during treatment.    Younger women with breast cancer or breast health concerns can get free, confidential support and information from the Breast Cancer Care helpline on 0808 800 6000 or by visiting www.breastcancercare.org.uk.   For more information about how you can help, please call the Lavender Trust on 0845 092 0800 or see www.lavendertrust.org.uk