Newton Aycliffe based manufacturer, Husqvarna, presented a cheque of over £2,000 to breast cancer support charity, Breast Cancer Care following a successful awareness campaign last month. The world’s leading outdoor power tool brand gave its Facebook followers the chance to win a money can’t buy PINK Husqvarna 450 Rancher chainsaw, the only one in the UK, in exchange for donations. The giveaway, which took place on the day of Breast Cancer Care’s Big Pink (Friday 14th October) invited Husqvarna customers and Facebook fans to get involved to help raise awareness of breast cancer in the UK by entering the name of their most inspirational woman. For every Facebook ‘Like’ the competition received, Husqvarna donated £1. The post reached 1,700 ‘Likes’ by the end of the day which the company turned into £1,700. This, combined with the efforts of the Husqvarna team in Newton Aycliffe dressing in pink for the day, baking cakes and raising money, took the final total up to £2,052. Ken Brewster, UK Sales and Marketing Director for Husqvarna said: “We had a great time raising money for such a wonderful cause. We celebrate strong inspirational women here at Husqvarna and the day had a certain buzz about it in the office. We’re happy we can help as a company and look forward to more charity events in 2017.” Laura English-Rose, Community Fundraising Executive at Breast Cancer Care added: “We are so grateful to Husqvarna staff and customers for choosing to donate to Breast Cancer Care. The funds raised will go towards ensuring that Breast Cancer Care can continue to offer vital care, support and information to women with breast cancer, their families and friends.” Breast Cancer Care is the only specialist UK-wide charity providing support to people with breast cancer. Their free services include; support over the phone with a nurse or someone who’s been there, welcoming online forums, reliable information and support groups. For more information about Breast Cancer Care, visit www. breastcancercare.org.uk