Free Yorkshire Wildlife Park day for kids who have lost a parent - here's how to register
It aims to provide a day of solace, support but also joy for families affected by loss.
Children who have lost a parent, along with their family members, are invited to register to attend the event for free.
REGISTER HERE: To claim your free entry, add your names to the guest list by emailing [email protected].
National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline, which promotes preventative surgery, and Baton of Hope, dedicated to raising awareness and preventing suicide through community support and education, have teamed up for this heartfelt initiative.
It will shine a light on crucial issues such as men’s mental health, hereditary breast cancer, and suicide prevention, providing a platform for education and support.
Live entertainment will include Max Restaino and the first pubic performance of his song Check your Boobs - from forthcoming breast cancer awareness musical, Wendy's World, inspired by NHBCH founder Wendy Watson.
Men’s mental health, hereditary breast cancer and suicide prevention is also be the focus of new podcast series , Mother and Daughter Breast of Friends, sponsored by First Intuition Yorkshire, created by Wendy, of Chesterfield, and her radio presenter daughter, Becky Measures.
Becky and her mum both underwent a double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer, following deaths in their family from the disease.
Listen to the podcasts at motherdaughterbreastfriends.co.uk.
Becky says of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park day they are honoured to partner with Baton of Hope, founded by former Sky News and BBC presenter/reporterMike McCarthy, who tragically lost his son to suicide in 2021.
She praised the generous support of sponsors Westfield Health, Graysons Solicitors, along with Cavendish Cancer Care.
Becky said: "We are incredibly grateful to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and our sponsors for making this day possible.
“Their support allows us to create a space where families can come together, find support, and enjoy a day out in a beautiful setting.
“This event is a tribute to the resilience of families navigating life after loss and an opportunity to raise awareness about important health issues.
“We invite everyone affected by cancer and those who support them to join us for a day of healing, community, and enjoyment.”
Check Your Boobs has been recorded featuring all-star guests, including a contribution by Harry Potter star Miriam Morgolyes and performances by (Is This The Way To) Amarillo’s Tony Christie and St. Elmo's Fire rocker John Parr.
DOWNLOAD: Get the song, Check Your Boobs, for just £1 with funds going towards bringing Wendy's World the Musical to life - visit wendysworldonline.com.
Other celebrities on the recording include comedy veteran Bernie Clifton, Boy and Dolphin and Acoustic Angels frontman John Reilly, Anastasia Walker, of Bang Bang Romeo and Soraya Vivian, the voice behind Clubland and Hed Kandi and UK Pride Ambassador.
It also features Rachel Modest, Shane Nolan, Lyndsey Draycass, Shaun Doane, Nathaniel Morrison, Holly Johnson, Professor Gareth Evans, Sheffield Cancer Choir – a choir of cancer survivors and supporters
They are joined by many who have benefitted from the National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline.
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Tel: 01629 813000