hey! we’re CoppaFeel!, the UK’s only breast cancer awareness charity for young people 🍒
we’re here to help end the late detection of breast cancer by encouraging you to get to know your body and check your chest monthly.
anyone with breast tissue, no matter your gender, can be affected by breast cancer. but a lot of young people don’t think it could happen to them.
that’s why we shout out loud and clear – CHECK YOUR CHEST! ✨
hi hello and welcome to all our new followers!! 👋
everyone is welcome to join our CoppaFeel! community. to keep our IG a safe space, we ask you to keep our house rules in mind:
✨ we expect you to be mindful and respectful. everyone in our community should feel safe sharing their experiences, ideas and asking questions. no question is stupid!
🍒 we don’t tolerate any discrimination. this could be racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, trans-exclusionary behaviour or ableist language. we will remove any comments we think are inappropriate.
💖 if you ever feel unsafe or unwelcome in our community, or you see any concerning behaviour then please report it to us directly by sliding into our DMs.
Amber was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26. two years on, she’s thriving, embracing life and preparing to take on a CoppaTrek! this September ✨
but Amber's story is a reminder that breast cancer can affect anyone of any age or gender, at any time. so checking your chest and knowing your normal is so important for wherever you're at in life 💞
in Amber's words - "I’m so glad I felt my chest when I did. there is a life after cancer, and it’s amazing."
trekking with 550 icons in the Peak District for the CoppaTrek! Challenge with @mrsgifletcher was the coolest 🥾✨
together we raised over £300k all in the name of raising awareness of breast cancer in young people. thank you so much to everyone in our community who helped make this possible 💖
we’ll be doing it all again in September as we take on the Lake District! see you there? 👀
do you know what "know your normal" means? 🍒
remember that everyone's body is different. the more familiar you are with your own chest, the easier it is to notice when something’s changed.
that’s all knowing your normal really means 💗
Two years on from the passing of our founder Kris @howtoglitteraturd we spoke to some of the people who knew her best 💖
Kris was someone who could turn even the hardest days into something lighter, by reminding us to show up as we are, dance anyway and find joy in all the chaos ✨
Her legacy lives in the conversations she started and the community she built. In every person who checks their chest, speaks up and takes up space.
She rewrote the narrative with glitter, honesty and truth. Today, we honour Kris' legacy not just by remembering, but by carrying that forward and living a little louder - because she showed us all how 🍒
longer days, brighter skies and checking your chest 💛 make it part of your May routine and #FeelItOnTheFirst ☀️
🎨: @ezzatheartist
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