'Wonderful' campaign donates 1,000 bras to charity

Millers Day Services collected 1,027 bras in June

More than 1,000 bras have been donated in Beverley to support a local breast cancer charity.

Millers Day Services, which is run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), set up the bra bank campaign in June to support the Hull and East Riding (HER) Breast Friends charity.

HER Breast Friends is a volunteer-led organisation that provides help for people affected by breast cancer.

Councillor Johnathan Owen, cabinet member for health and care at ERYC, said: ''It's wonderful to support a local charity which provides such a vital service."

Millers Day Services provides support for people learning disabilities and complex care needs.

Staff and service users contributed to the campaign, which was organised by Theresa Bray, a support worker.

The bras will be distributed nationally and internationally, including to countries where basic essentials can be in short supply.

Owen said: "It's inspiring to see staff and service users from Millers Day Services, as well as those from the wider council, come together for such a meaningful cause.

''The support from everyone involved has been incredible."

It is Millers' second bra collection drive, the first having taken place in 2018.

Jayne Beck, a manager at HER Breast Friends, said it was great to see "the excitement in the centre" and "their unique bra displays".

''This year they have smashed last time's total," she added. "It really is a wonderful campaign."

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