A GROUP of women who are battling against breast cancer are holding a day of treats and pampering for other women with cancer this week.
Ring StyleHull & East Riding Breast Friends, which has a number of members in the Beverley area and is now a registered charity, is inviting 100 local breast cancer patients to enjoy a day of free treats, including a choice of complementary therapies such as reflexology and hair and make-up advice.
The Pink Pamper Day is also open to the wider public, who can pay a [pounds sterling]1 admission fee to enjoy a day of retail therapy, with stalls selling fashion, jewellery, hats, handbags and beauty goods.
Porcelain CufflinksThe event will be held on Saturday June 10 at The Village Hotel and Leisure Centre, Henry Boot Way, Priory Park in Hull, from 10am to 4pm.
Members of the Breast Friends group have raised thousands of pounds to hold the special day, which they are planning to make an annual event.
They are also raising money towards the treatment and welfare of breast cancer patients at the Princess Royal and Castle Hill hospitals.
There are
embroidered patches still some free places on June 10 for breast cancer sufferers, who can contact the group for further details.
"When you have breast cancer you lose your hair and you can lose your nails, and obviously surgery can change your body shape as well," said treasurer June Smith. "The Pink Pamper Day is all about forgetting that and having a day to celebrate and enjoy being a woman."
Anyone wanting more details about the group or the Pink Pamper Day can contact co-founder Jan Jones on tel
(01482) 655572.
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