Fighting breast cancer is a cause very close to my heart; three of my close girlfriends who were diagnosed with breast cancer are in good health today due to the great treatments and support they received. 15 years ago, I lost a very dear friend to the disease. After seeing my friends’ fears and pain closehand, supporting efforts to prevent and find a cure for breast cancer has become even more important to me.

Four years ago, I jumped out of a plane with 10 fearless ladies to benefit Breakthrough Breast Cancer and raise funds for charity. We were called the “Boobie-birds” and took to the sky wearing hot pink onesies for the cause. Now, Breakthrough has merged with Campaign, another breast cancer charity, to form Breast Cancer Now, the largest dedicated breast cancer research charity in the UK. Their combined efforts focus on finding a cure for the disease.

In September, I plan on tackling Mount Kilimanjaro with 14 strong women, many of whom have had breast cancer. Please support me as I embark on this new adventure! The challenge is nothing compared to what people fighting this illness face every day.