MP tickled pink for breast cancer charity
24 September 2007
The MP was on hand to pack bags for customers at Dewsbury's ASDA store and was joined by staff from his office and students and teachers from Earlsheaton Technology College. Local councillors Eric Firth and Paul Kane were also present to lend a hand to shoppers.
Mr Malik said that he was more than happy to help raise funds for such an important charity: "Cancer is something that has touched most families, including my own, and it is estimated that around 172,000 women in the UK are currently living with a breast cancer diagnosis. Anything that we can do as individuals to raise awareness and help sufferers is a worthwhile exercise."
Last year the MP threw his weight behind the Breast Cancer Campaign by supporting an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Every year ASDA and Tickled Pink continue to raise vital funds to support Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Campaign charities - helping people affected by breast cancer and supporting research for a cure and since 1997 has raised nearly £16,000,000.