Edinburgh Glows Pink, Purple, and Teal: Iconic Landmarks Illuminate for Make 2nds Count This October

This October, six iconic landmarks in Edinburgh will illuminate the sky in the vibrant colours of pink, purple, and teal, in support of Make 2nds Count, a charity focused on providing hope through education, support, and research funding for secondary (metastatic) breast cancer.

On October 13th, which is designated as Secondary (Metastatic) Breast Cancer Awareness Day, landmarks including Camera Obscura, Corstorphine Trust - Dower House, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Pinsent Masons, and St. Andrews House (Scottish Government) will take part in the "Shine a Light" initiative.

This is part of the "1,000 Truths" campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), aimed at exposing the realities of living with incurable secondary breast cancer and highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness, support, and research funding.

Morningside Parish Church will also be lit in support of this campaign from Friday, October 11th, through to Sunday, October 13th.

Make 2nds Count is committed to assisting those affected by secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, also known as 'stage 4' or 'advanced breast cancer'. This condition occurs when cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body. While it remains incurable, it is treatable, and symptoms can vary greatly among individuals.

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The "1,000 Truths" campaign seeks to promote understanding and amplify the voices of those impacted by this disease, sharing personal stories from patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

The Edinburgh community is invited to take part by visiting the illuminated landmarks on October 13th, sharing photos on social media with the hashtag #ShineALight, and engaging with the “1,000 Truths” narratives on the Make 2nds Count website.

This initiative serves as a poignant tribute to those living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, aiming to inspire hope for a future in which no more lives are lost to this challenging disease.