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We know our stuff when it comes to talking boobs, and are always on the lookout for opportunities to reach more people with our message.
If you’re a journalist working on a story about boobs, breast cancer or something else that we do, we’d love to speak to you! We share stories from our incredible community as well as provide facts, stats and other resources that might help you.
We like to think we’re a friendly bunch, so if you have a news story that you think would benefit from our expert boob knowledge, get in touch!
Press Releases
30th November 2022
CoppaFeel! Launch Brand New Resources to Remind Everyone That Checking Your Chest During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is Vital For Early Detection
This November, CoppaFeel! are proud to launch unique resources to advise those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Breast cancer is reported in 1 in every 3000 pregnancies, and although rare, this means that around 200 people a year in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy, or up to a year after having their baby.
7th November 2022
CoppaFeel! Launches Giant UGC Mural to Encourage People to Get to ‘Know Yourself’
CoppaFeel! has launched an innovative campaign in collaboration between Tyla, Lawless Studios and Supernova at the7stars, creating a huge UGC mural by visual artist Molly Hankinson, developed in Shoreditch to prompt passers-by to ‘check their chest’.
18th October 2022
CoppaFeel!, Ansar Projects and Orchid join forces to create accessible resources for people with a learning disability
CoppaFeel! has joined forces with Ansar Projects, a not for profit organisation supporting young adults with a learning disability, and Orchid, the male cancer awareness and support charity, to create accessible breast and testicular cancer resources for people with a learning disability.
1st October 2022
CoppaFeel! announce their brand partners for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CoppaFeel! is thrilled to announce the corporate partners supporting them this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), to help in spreading the word about their important message and raise vital funds to help the charity continue their life saving work.
20th June 2022
One Cancer Voice Letter to Government
Today, with 50+ cancer charities, we are writing to The Secretary of State for Health & Social Care setting out our expectation for next month’s #10yearcancerplan. Read the full letter below.
#OneCancerVoice
18th October 2021
CoppaFeel! are partnering with TikTok this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year, CoppaFeel! are partnering with TikTok to encourage young people to check in with themselves and learn about how breast cancer can impact us all, through the hashtag #BreastCancerAwareness
1st October 2021
CoppaFeel! announce their brand partners for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CoppaFeel! are thrilled to share the brands they are partnered with this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month who are not only going to help spread the word, but raise crucial funds to help the charity continue their life saving work.
21st September 2021
CoppaFeel! launch ‘Know Yourself’ Campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer in young people
In light of CoppaFeel!’s research showing that a quarter of young people don’t realise they could be affected by breast cancer , the youth-focussed charity launches their new campaign Know Yourself to increase awareness of breast cancer in 18-24 year olds.
14th June 2021
CoppaFeel! and Live Through This Launch Chest Checking Posters and Resources for the Trans Community
CoppaFeel! has joined forces with Live Through This, the UK’s only LGBT+ cancer charity, to create the first of their kind set of chest-checking posters and an information webpage for trans and non-binary people.
2nd June 2021
CoppaFeel! Launch The Self-Checkout
After two years of behavioural insight research, CoppaFeel! have developed a new tool to support people in their journey to becoming regular checkers and to address the barriers that prevent young people from checking regularly, especially around the lack of knowledge and confidence about how to check.
16th March 2021
One Cancer Voice Statement
We’ve joined 46 other cancer charities to tell the governments a united message: we are ready to
work with you to help plot a route out of the pandemic, and towards world leading cancer services.
11th March 2021
Our collaboration with British Pregnancy Advisory Service!
As of March, CoppaFeel! boob-checking leaflets are now included in the BPAS Pills by Post packs, meaning our life-saving message will be reaching thousands more women. Read BPAS’s statement below.
4th February 2021
Our World Cancer Day collaboration with Animade
CoppaFeel! has collaborated Animade on the ‘Stop and CoppaFeel!’ campaign for World Cancer Day to raise awareness about breast cancer in young people. With latest research showing 2 in 5 young people are avoiding contact with the NHS due to coronavirus, these animations aim to remind young people that getting to know their bodies could save their life and encourage them to seek medical advice if they experience any concerning changes.
17th December 2020
Our latest research findings
CoppaFeel! research shows young people are a “health conscious” generation but remain worried about using NHS services due to coronavirus. 1 in 5 young women would delay a GP visit due to a fear of catching Coronavirus, despite the fact more young women are self-checking and confident to notice a change.
1st October 2020
CoppaFeel!’s Brand Breasties this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This year has been a tough year for most, particularly as a small charity in the midst of a pandemic. CoppaFeel! are thrilled to announce all of their brand partnerships this October, supporting the charity by raising awareness and crucial funds.
1st May 2020
CoppaFeel! Sofa Series launches host of online events
CoppaFeel! are thrilled to welcome you to the Sofa Series: a range of events running throughout May, proudly sponsored by Mindful Chef. Hosted by Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards, Greg James, Carrie Fletcher, Russell Kane, Luke Kempner and Rosie Jones to name a few, the events range from game shows, to ‘nights in’, to a full comedy club! Grab yourself a livestream ticket, or splash out on a ‘front row seat’ where you will have the opportunity to interact with our hosts!
29th April 2020
If in doubt, STILL get checked out!
NHS urges people to still visit their GP if they are experiencing cancer symptoms, despite the pandemic. New surveys show there is a considerable drop in people presenting to their GP and being referred on a two week wait for cancer symptoms. Early detection is the best form of defence when it comes to breast cancer, so we are urging you to still contact your GP if you are worried about changes to your boobs or pecs.
27th April 2020
We’ve been Tickled Pink!
Asda has today announced that it will collaborate with CoppaFeel! as the supermarket prepares to launch another year of its iconic Tickled Pink charity campaign. We are thrilled to be joining Tickled Pink’s current partner, Breast Cancer Now, with the aim to bring our boob-checking, life-saving message to even more young people across the nation.
3rd April 2020
We celebrate 1 year with Superdrug
It’s been a whole year since we partnered with Superdrug to bring our healthcare materials into their health clinics. Since then, their trained nurses have spoken to an astounding 100,000 people about checking their chests.
2nd March 2020
International Women’s Day 2020
To celebrate International Women’s Day, and following the success of last year’s collection, CoppaFeel! have teamed up with Print Social and five of their favourite female designers to do it all again.
28th November 2019
CoppaFeel! launch Boob Bot
When it comes to boob-checking we know that there lots of information out there and it can sometimes be confusing to know your A’s from your boob-B’s. But knowing what’s normal for your body and being aware of the signs of breast cancer could save your life. So whether you’re a guy, gal or non-binary pal, Boob Bot is here to show you how it’s done.
24th October 2019
Superdrug & CoppaFeel! 6 months on
CoppaFeel! and Superdrug celebrate our partnership which sees boob awareness consultations being carried out across Superdrug’s 50+ nurse clinics across the UK. Since launching in April 2019, 65,000 patients have had a no touch consultation on how to carry out a breast examination.
22nd July 2019
Grab Life By The Boobs
CoppaFeel! launch their new campaign, Grab Life By The Boobs, in celebration of ten years of shaping young people’s futures.
12th April 2019
Perrie Edwards, new patron
CoppaFeel! are proud to announce their brand new patron Little Mix star, Perrie Edwards, as part of our 10th birthday celebrations.
8th March 2019
International Women’s Day 2019
To celebrate International Women’s Day and our landmark 10th birthday, CoppaFeel! have teamed up with 10 of our favourite female illustrators to launch a T Shirt collection.
19th February 2019
Our Founder, Kris’ 10th Cancerversary
19th February marked 10 years since Kris Hallenga, founder of the charity CoppaFeel!, was diagnosed with incurable, stage 4 breast cancer.
14th February 2019
Valentines Day 2019
We played cupid this Valentines Day by surprising our community with personalised cards to remind them to feel themselves – in all senses.
Case Studies
Our CoppaFeel! community are simply an amazing bunch, and they’re keen to tell you why they think we’re amazing too (they’re too kind!).
You can request to speak to one of our amazing case studies – just simply email press@coppafeel.org for more information.
Why not have a watch of the lovely Georgia, and let her tell you what CoppaFeel! means to her..
CoppaFeel! Case Study – Georgia Hope from CoppaFeel! on Vimeo.