Boot Out Breast Cancer was founded in 2010 by Debbie Dowie. Boot Out Breast Cancer are committed to providing equipment & funds to medical institutions & charities involved in providing cancer treatment, advice & support. Visit https://bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk for further information.

2. 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer
• There are around 55,200 new breast cancer cases in the UK
every year; that’s around 150 every day (2014-2016)
• A person’s risk of developing cancer depends on many
factors, including age, genetics, and exposure to risk factors
(including some potentially avoidable lifestyle factors)
statistics - women
* https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/breast-cancer

3. 1 in 1,000 men develop breast cancer
Even though men do not develop milk-producing breasts,
a man's breast cells and tissue can still develop cancer
statistics - men
#mengetbreastcancertoo
* https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/breast-cancer

4. Debbie Dowie
Founder & Chair
Debbie was diagnosed with
breast cancer in 2009.
After undergoing treatment
and discussions with her
doctors, she realised there
was a lack of diagnostic
equipment in the NHS.

5. Who we are
Boot Out Breast Cancer was
founded in 2010 by Debbie
Dowie.
BOBC are committed to
providing equipment & funds to
medical institutions & charities
involved in providing cancer
treatment, advice & support.
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6. our committee

7. we are all volunteers
u Every committee
member brings their
own specialist skills to
the charity.
u Every committee
member is a volunteer.
u Everyone is a dedicated
member of the team.
u No-one is paid a wage.

8. our patrons

9. Dame Sarah
Storey
Not only a mother but also an ambassador
for disabled sport, Sarah is the most
decorated female Paralympian that Britain
has ever had! She has 140 national titles,
has won an impressive 11 gold medals, and
currently holds 72 world records.
For Boot Out Breast Cancer Sarah
throughout 2014, cycled with a team in
support of Boot Out Breast Cancer and
helped to raise awareness of our mission
and fundraising goals. She also unveiled
the new DigniCap system for the Leighton
NHS Hospital in Crewe.

10. cycling team
The Boot Out Breast Cancer Cycling
Club was founded in 2016 by our
patron Dame Sarah Storey after the
success of the Boot Out Breast Cancer
women’s racing teams in 2014 and
2015.
The professional cycling team, Storey
Racing, are still promoting BOBC by
displaying the logo on their kit.
They are also fundraising by selling off
old cycling kit.

11. Professor
Andrew Baildam
Professor Andrew Baildam
trained in Surgical Oncology and
then additionally breast plastic
and reconstructive surgery
before his appointment as
Consultant Surgeon and
Honorary Senior Lecturer in
Surgical Oncology at The Christie
Hospital in Manchester.

12. Alan Shearer CBE
Alan Shearer is an English
retired footballer and was
honoured with a CBE in
recognition of his charity
work.
For Boot Out Breast Cancer
Alan has supported
fundraising events year after
year, helping to raise money
for the charity.

13. Andy Burnham
Mayor of Greater Manchester
For Boot Out Breast Cancer
Andy unveiled the upgraded
equipment for the South
Lancashire NHS Breast Screening
Service worth £85,000.

14. our
ambassadors

15. Nihal
Arthanayake
Nihal Arthanayake, a.k.a.
DJ Nihal, is an English
radio and TV presenter
who broadcasts on BBC
Asian Network and since
August 2010 BBC Radio
5 Live.

16. Nikki Sanderson
Nikki Sanderson is an actress
known for her roles in
Hollyoaks, Coronation Street,
and Heartbeat.
Nikki has helped Boot Out
Breast Cancer by attending
our events and using her
position in the media to
promote our cause.

17. Paul Vickerstaff
Paul Vickerstaff is the
Managing Director of
Spicerhaart .
Paul has helped Boot Out
Breast Cancer by donating
high quality merchandise and
is promoting our cause within
his business circles.

18. fundraising
Since 2010 we have raised over £1,070,000 and
BOBC are always fundraising.
We have provided equipment for:
• The Christie
• Warrington Hospital
• Burnley General NHS Hospital
• Royal Blackburn NHS Hospital
• Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS
Hospital
• North Manchester NHS Hospital
• The Nightingale Centre NHS Hospital in
South Manchester
• Chorley & South Ribble General NHS
Hospital
• Broadgreen Hospital Liverpool
• The Royal Bolton NHS Hospital
• Paterson Institute for Cancer Research
• Leighton Hospital

19. purchasing equipment
Equipment we have purchased
u Hologic tomosynthesis & tomo biopsy upgrade
u Phillips Sense Breast Coil providing definition MRI images
u Faxitron specimen machine providing instant confirmation of a successful biopsy procedure
u Faxitron BioVision specimen machine providing immediate verification of excised breast tissue margins
u EnCor Enspire breast biopsy system
u Daax Faxitron Biovision specimen cabinet
u Siemens 2000 ultrasound machine
u Vacuum assisted biopsy system
u Hologic Selena Dimensions mammography machine
u Faxitron machine
u Sentinel node biopsy gamma probe device
u Dignicap scientific scalp cooling system

20. 2020 events – ladies lunch
Ladies Annual Lunch
In 2019 our ladies lunch raised an incredible
£6,000 through donations, tombola sales, car
raffle tickets, and event ticket sales.
2020 is looking to be very promising with our
venue at Rivington Hall Barn and some
incredible entertainment, fabulous raffle
prizes, and sponsorship opportunities.

21. 2020 events – boot out ball
Boot Out Breast Cancer Annual Ball
2019’s Magic and Moonlight ball raised an amazing
£100,000 through donations, a raffle, silent and live
auction prizes, and pledges. It catapulted our total figure
raised since 2010 to over ONE MILLION POUNDS.
In our 10th year we are preparing for a spectacular
Bollywood Ball with the glitz and glamour of Indian culture.

22. previous events

23. The BOBC Outreach Research Programme
based at The Christie
£535,000 pledge to The
Christie over the next 3 years
Launched 6th February 2020
Access to over 680 clinical
trials and provision of nursing
staff

24. #bobc100
Donate £100 to Boot Out
and you will be enrolled
as a #BOBC100 member
and be recognised on
our website.

25. Ways you can help
Charity registration no. 1138195
Corporate Fundraising
Make Boot Out Breast
Cancer your chosen
charity
/bootoutbreastcancer /bootoutbreastcancer@bootoutbc

26. Contact Boot Out Breast Cancer
Suite 4, Melrose House
175 Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4QZ
Founder & Chair: Debbie Dowie
Tel: 07803 253133
Email: debbie@bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk
Website: https://bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk