Breast Cancer Campaign aims to make the event bigger

The Isle of Pink will be returning to the Isle of Wight for the third year running this September and this year Breast Cancer Campaign is aiming to make the event even bigger (and pinker!) than before.

“Pink Aerobics is a fun way to get fit, stay in shape, improve your health and raise vital funds for breast cancer research. Support Breast Cancer Campaign by taking part in the Island's Pink Aerobics event, it's the perfect way to get fit and help beat breast cancer.”

The Isle of Pink is an annual initiative where the charity aims to turn the whole island as pink as possible. It's backed by the Isle of Wight council and has grown to be a huge success thanks to the support from local businesses and fundraisers on the island.

To cover the island in a shower of pink there will be collections throughout the month, so whether you're near a local shop or supermarket, you can show your support by making a donation or buying a pink ribbon. This year the charity will also be launching a unique 'Isle of Pink' pink ribbon pin badge to offer fundraisers a special way to show their support.

The pink month will climax with Pink Aerobics which will involve two hours of aerobics including sessions of Zumba, Street Cheer, Broadway Boogie and Pilates led by top island fitness instructors. The event takes place on Sunday 26 September at Carisbrooke High School, Newport, from 11am-1pm.

Taking part in Pink Aerobics costs just £10 per person or £75 for a team of ten. Included in the price is two hours of aerobics, a Pink Aerobics T-shirt and goody bag on the day. The entry fee covers the cost of the event and all participants are encouraged to aim to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship. If you would like to take part in Pink Aerobics please visit www.breastcancercampaign.org/isleofpink and sign up online.

Helen Baker, The Isle of Wight's first Zumba instructor who is leading one of the sessions on the day said: "Pink Aerobics is a fun way to get fit, stay in shape, improve your health and raise vital funds for breast cancer research. Support Breast Cancer Campaign by taking part in the Island's Pink Aerobics event, it's the perfect way to get fit and help beat breast cancer."

You can also show your support by making a text donation. Text PINK to 70099 to make a £2 donation today. Text messages cost £2 plus one message at your standard network rate. Breast Cancer Campaign will receive a minimum of £1.76 from each message sent. (£1.48 from Virgin Mobile users).

Over the last two years the Isle of Pink has raised over £46,000 to help Breast Cancer Campaign continue funding vital breast cancer research - that's £1 for every person diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK. This year we want to raise even more so make sure you get involved!

Lauren Basket, Breast Cancer Campaign Community Development Manager, said "Each year the Isle of Pink just keeps getting bigger and better so we're really excited to make this year's event even more of a success. We need your help though, so make sure you get into the pink spirit this September to help us beat breast cancer by funding vital research."