THIRD YEAR OF BREAST CANCER SUPPORT FROM HUSQVARNA

Husqvarna has been raising money for Breast Cancer Care again this year, marking a third year of support for the charity - including running an online auction this month for a Pink Automower® with the proceeds going to charity.

The auction for the robotic lawnmower closed yesterday (October 18th) - the highest bid winning the unique robot for £2,800!

Staff in Newton Aycliffe also took part in an internal fundraising day on Friday 12th October at the company’s offices to celebrate Breast Cancer Care’s ‘The Big Pink’; dressing up in pink and raising money. Over the past two years the company has raised over £7,000 through fundraising activities.

Ken Brewster, Husqvarna's commercial director said, “We’re happy to be raising money for such a great charity for the third year running. We’ve had some great success from our previous pink auctions and giveaways, and we hope this year will be exactly the same. It was brilliant to see our staff getting on board and wearing pink in the office again this year.”

Alec Raven, head of community fundraising at Breast Cancer Care, added, “We’re so grateful to Husqvarna for holding their online auction, for supporting us for a third consecutive year and for also doing a Big Pink in their office too. The money raised will help Breast Cancer Care to continue to provide free services including; support over the phone with a nurse or someone who’s been there, welcoming online forums, reliable information and local group support.

“691,000 people are living with a breast cancer diagnosis in the UK today, and that figure is only set to grow. With support from companies like Husqvarna, we can be here for more people, whenever they need us.