A group of Medical Secretaries are organising the event after seeing first-hand the impact that breast cancer can have on patients, families and colleagues.

The event holds particular significance for one of them, Katie James, as she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

Inspired by her experience, she wanted to raise awareness of the condition and give back to the services that supported her through treatment.

Katie said: “I was diagnosed with breast cancer last June. I hadn’t been feeling myself and though something was off. I then checked and found a 7mm lump.

“I went straight to my GP, and thankfully it was diagnosed early. I had surgery followed by nine sessions of radiotherapy. I was treated at Walsall by Mr Matthew Green and the team, and they were absolutely brilliant.

“That is why I wanted to give something back. My colleague Jodie holds a Macmillan Coffee Morning every year, and I thought it would be nice to do something similar to support breast cancer awareness and the teams who help patients every day.”

The Wear It Pink and Breast Cancer Awareness Day will take place in the hospital’s Main Atrium on Friday 23 October 2026, raising funds for both the Breast Care Team and the Chemotherapy Unit.

The event will also see staff wearing pink in exchange for a £1 donation. Visitors can also take part in a cake sale and raffle, with a hamper up for grabs as the top prize.

Jodie Stokes, Medical Secretary for Trauma and Orthopaedics, said: “Katie came up with the idea for this event because breast cancer is something that has become very close to her heart. After everything she has been through over the last 12 months, she wanted to give something back while also helping to raise awareness for others.

“I’ve been involved in fundraising for many years and was delighted to support her in bringing the event together.

“We hope lots of colleagues will get involved by wearing pink, buying a cake, or taking part in the raffle.

“Every donation will help support our Breast Care Team and Chemotherapy Unit, which make such a difference to patients and their families every day.”

Nicole Messam, Fundraising Support Officer for Well Wishers, said: “Wear It Pink is a lovely opportunity for our staff and local community to come together, show their support and raise awareness of breast cancer.

“Whether it’s wearing something pink, making a donation or supporting our fundraising activities, every contribution counts.

“With funds raised being shared between our Breast Care Team and Chemotherapy Unit, it’s a chance to support the services that mean so much to our patients and their families.”