Why not plan a snazzy event, get all your friends involved and raise awareness and funds for breast cancer?

iVillage has teamed up with Breast Cancer Care's Lavender Trust to help raise awareness and funds for young women with breast cancer.


Kick-start the party season by throwing your own superb fundraising event. It's the perfect excuse to get your friends together, eat and drink tasty foods and have a bit of fun all in the name of charity!


iVillage's Cooking Coach Terry Farris has put together some purple themed ideas for cocktails, canapés, cakes and more. However confident you are in the kitchen we've devised delicious and easy to make purple menu plans for you. Check out our ideas and recipes for a purple tea party, buffet lunch or supper and no-cook options - purple party menu plan


The essential ingredients of a successful fundraiser are careful planning and getting lots of people involved.

Be the host with the most! The golden rules of a fund-raising party
Reaching the target. Master the art of fundraising
Be beautiful for charity - the beauty products on offer this month


Be breast aware - your breast health explained
One woman's battle against breast cancer
Your breast screening questions answered


14 October: Chat to Dr Sarah Brewer about your breast concerns on Your Health
19 October: Chat to Breast Cancer Care's expert nurses on Breast Cancer Support