A Pwllheli woman is backing Asda’s collaboration between Breast Cancer Now, Breast Test Wales and Asda, where mobile breast screening units can often be found. Jo Scott, 58, Pwllheli Asda community champion, knows too well the devastating impact breast cancer can have. As part of her role, Jo has arranged countless fundraising and awareness activities for Asda and has taken on challenges such as walking 25,000 steps a day to support and raise funds for Asda Tickled Pink.
She is committed to raising awareness of the importance of attending regular breast screening and breast checking. Jo said: “I really encourage all women to go to their breast screening appointment when it comes through the post. I was screened at the Breast Test Wales Screening Unit in Pwllheli, which was at our local leisure centre, and it only took 10 minutes, the staff were so kind and reassuring and then it was straight back to work.
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