ICONIC buildings across Hampshire will be turning pink tomorrow, to mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The event, organised by Breast Cancer Haven Wessex, will see a number of well known buildings lit up pink, including the Mayflower Theatre, O2 Guildhall Southampton, Grand Harbour Hotel, Winchester Clock Tower, Itchen College and the Old Mutual Wealth building, which will be staying pink for the whole month.

The aim is to help raise awareness about the month and is one of a raft of events to help raise awareness of breast cancer and funds. Events of all shapes and sizes are set to take place across the region, with a goal of raising at least £40,000.

Breast Cancer Haven Wessex aims to to improve the quality of life for people affected by breast cancer by providing personalised emotional, practical and physical support.

They work with and support service users – both men and women – in their desire to have control over their breast cancer journey.

They offer advice on practical things like money and work, help combatting stress, exhaustion and nausea, advice on healthy eating and exercise, with a team of nurses, therapists, counsellors and advisers.

Service users are offered up to ten free hours of supportive therapy time, and receive two hours’ of nurse specialist time at the beginning and end of their tailored programme.

One of the venues being lit up, the Mayflower Theatre, is also hosting a special comedy night tomorrow.

The Breast Comedy Night Ever, will feature comedian Shappi Khorsandi, known for her appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Eight out of Ten Cats and numerous other shows.

Echo readers can use a special discount code, BCN279, when booking for up to four tickets at a price of £10 per person. See the Mayflower Theatre website for more information.

Heidi Rehman, community fundraiser at Breast Cancer Haven Wessex, said: “We are thrilled that so many iconic buildings across the south are turning pink for us, kicking off breast cancer awareness month.

“It’s a brilliant way of awareness raising for Breast Cancer Haven Wessex to ensure that we reach those that need our help. So many people support breast cancer awareness month and this year we really want our local communities to help us support local people who have received a breast cancer diagnosis. I can’t wait to see the buildings proudly shining pink for us on Sunday.”