CHELMSFORD MP Simon Burns has joined the fight against breast cancer by wearing pink.

Mr Burns joined by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s flagship fundraiser, wear it pink day.

The theme of wear it pink this year is to ‘look good, do good’ in support of breast cancer research.

On Friday, October 24, people across the country will come together to find fun and stylish ways to wear pink in the office, at home or at school.

Mr Burns said: “Every year in the UK over 50,000 women and around 350 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Sadly, 12,000 women and 80 men die from this disease each year.

“This is why we need to support Breast Cancer Campaign’s fundraising efforts to support world-class breast cancer research that saves and improves lives, giving people quicker diagnoses and more effective treatments. I hope you’ll all join me by wearing it pink and showing your support for breast cancer research.”

For more information or to register for wear it pink and receive your fundraising pack visit www.wearitpink.org.