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To think some people need to lighten up!

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daisy0chain · 18/03/2014 23:25

The makeup free selfie thing on FB.

Been on FB and seen a lot of comments saying 'what's the point, it won't cure breast cancer' etc etc.

Obviously it won't, it's about raising awareness. Ok so you might go in FB and see a bunch of girls with no make up but I see my entire news fees talking about breast cancer awareness.

It's amazing marketing for an amazing charity and best of all its free. It's coming up for the end of the financial year when a lot of people in companies are discussing which charity to support in the coming year.

I accept not everyone is up for having a pic of themselves minus the slap but it's a bit of fun to get people speaking about a good cause!

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daisy0chain · 19/03/2014 11:43

Well even better. It'll boost the donations because someone has come up with what I think has been quite a good plan to get people talking about the charity.

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dellybobs · 19/03/2014 11:43

YANBU
Some people are so negative.

It's all about awareness, I posted a link to the nhs check yourself page and it highlights all the signs and symptoms of all cancers. If one life can be saved because they have been prompted to check their body then it is a wonderful thing in y opinion.

I checked my own breasts this morning because of it. So it works!

A family member had skin cancer last year and only found out because she went to the doctors about something else and he noticed her mole on her back that was abnormal. She didn't keep an eye on it because it just didn't cause any pain etc. we all need to be aware of our bodies changes!

nannynewo · 19/03/2014 11:44

tantrums I may have to steal your DDs response! Amazing!!

Filimou · 19/03/2014 11:46

Sorry I think I sounded a blunt daisy, if it does get some people to do something/donate then that is a good thing. I just think its a bizarre way to raise awareness of something of something that EVERYONE is already aware of.

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daisy0chain · 19/03/2014 11:50

Ok maybe raising awareness is the wrong term how about getting people talking about something that quite often doesn't get discussed until it directly affects us or someone we know?

It's ok I appreciate everyone has opinions on it and personally I'm not a fan of the "selfie look" but in this case I have made an exception.

It's taking something that so many people do already (i.e the trout pout, usually in a bathroom or car ) and turning it into something quite positive.

I think it will be my one and only "selfie"

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Ginnytonic82 · 19/03/2014 11:54

Sorry daisy this could be just the people in my news feed, but none of them has mentioned a charity. I have no idea if this is supposed to raise awareness of a particular kind of cancer or all cancers. I agree with nanny having lost both my dad and aunt to cancer, I hate the way these silly Facebook things make me feel. To me they are the same as "Like if you hate cancer". So if I don't join in I'm somehow saying I don't care despite having intimate knowledge of how cancer can devastate. I prefer to put my energy into fundraising.

LtEveDallas · 19/03/2014 11:54

Yes, cancer charities roll out these "challenges" every year. Last year it was a "what fruit are you" and the year before I think it was bra colour

Check out the Cancer Research FB page. It was NOT rolled out by them, they had nothing to do with it. Posting a selfie is an absolute waste of time unless you are also posting a link to BEAT, or a.n.other donation page. It's amazing marketing for an amazing charity and best of all its free "Free" is not "best of all". "Free" is the WORST thing.

The make-up less selfies started in October last year and was all about feeling good in your own skin.

The current selfies craze was started by celebs in support of an older actress that appeared at the Oscars without make-up. tagging "Its for cancer" on to it was simply a FB game.

God, if you are going to take part in this type of bollocks, at least research what you are doing.

Joysmum · 19/03/2014 12:00

I started the day thinking these selfies were self indulgent and pointless, I've now changed my mind but ONLY if people remember to post the reason for doing it. Remind women to check their breasts TODAY and to donate if they can.

We older ladies may know about breast cancer, but many younger women don't know how to check themselves.

Many older women don't know how to check themselves.

Of all the women who do know how to check themselves, many may have forgotten to recently. Your selfie should prompt them to do so.

Many would think to donate, despite being in a position to.

So yes it does raise awareness and funds, but does so most effectively when accompanied by the clear message as to why!

I've changed my mind about the selfies since realising this, who else will?

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daisy0chain · 19/03/2014 12:02

"Free" is not "best of all". "Free" is the WORST thing.

Free for the charity!

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ScarletLady02 · 19/03/2014 12:03

To be honest with you, it's really pissing me off. But then I'm generally pissed off at the moment anyway so I understand it's hard for me to look at this objectively.

I lost my Mum to breast cancer just before Christmas and she was a tireless fund-raiser, even when ill. All I think when I see these is "well what the fuck is THAT going to do exactly?"

I know that's down to me...and I have seen a lot of buzz about people donating to make a point so that's good.

I just find the whole "Oh I'm so brave to be seen without make-up on" thing really grinds my gears...

LtEveDallas · 19/03/2014 12:03

What charity? It's not affiliated to a charity.

Joysmum · 19/03/2014 12:05

It's not affiliated to a charity if it doesn't contain the message

The selfie by itself isn't an affective way of raising awareness or funds.

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daisy0chain · 19/03/2014 12:06

LtEveDallas

And I appreciate that this one wasn't rolled out by the charity, someone said it up thread, I read a link saying it was but I realise that wasn't true and I got it wrong however it doesn't change my opinion that it's a bloody good idea.

That's a shame Ginny mine is completely different. Wish I could snapshot it to show you but obviously I can't.

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TheWitTank · 19/03/2014 12:07

I don't mind the idea of raising awareness through things like this...but I know for an absolute fact that some of the ladies I have seen doing it on Facebook have only done (a very carefully posed, soft filtered, foundation on) picture for vanity purposes and not because it has anything to do with cancer. That's what gets on my tits. It's the "ooo I look terrible" and the "you look gorgeous Hun" and "wow you look fantastic babe" comments I can't stand. That has fuck all to do with cancer. If you post a link to donate, or to a cancer website advising on how to check yourself, fantastic. Sadly, I would say that half on my feed are vanity inspired with little/no mention of the charities they wish to promote.

drivinmecrazy · 19/03/2014 12:08

I've just had a really fantastic post on my wall regarding this.

A lady i know has added the words 'text BEAT to 70099 to donate £3 to Cancer Research UK' To her selfie.

It's this that will help beat cancer. MONEY!!!

And Cancer Research is aiding research into all cancers.

I find it slightly insulting that the assumption is that women should only be concerned with Breast Cancer. we suffer through other cancers too. Cancer sufferers are not only woman.

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daisy0chain · 19/03/2014 12:08

Joysmum agreed. Maybe it's my FB feed that's different but I haven't seen one that hasn't had some form of link to a website related to donations and or self checking.

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JohnFarleysRuskin · 19/03/2014 12:13

I agree with tantrums daughter.

Anyway, Why should people lighten up?

I went out just now without make up on!!! Will that raise awareness/save lives too.

LtEveDallas · 19/03/2014 12:14

What about the blokes? They get Breast Cancer too - my uncle died of it. But they don't wear make-up, so does that mean they are more aware of cancer, or less aware of cancer? Do they care more about cancer sufferers, or less?

Are we about to see some photos of hairy bollocks on FB feeds in "support of testicular cancer"

What about the people currently undergoing chemo and slapping on the make-up because they look and feel shit - don't they care about cancer?

Or the people stuck in hospital having treatment that aren't allowed to wear make-up - do they care more?

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daisy0chain · 19/03/2014 12:14

People don't have to John. It would be nice if they did but so would a lot of things that will never happen.

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Joysmum · 19/03/2014 12:16

I have only had 2 people link to the just giving page and NOBODY has reminded us to check ourselves TODAY before we forget.

90% are getting hung up on self indulgent selfies and not passing on the message. The message is what raises awareness and finds and will be of most benefit.

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daisy0chain · 19/03/2014 12:18

LtEveDallas

I have never said it makes you care less or more about cancer. In fact I said I fully understand not everyone would want to do it.

I've got some guys on my news feed organising a drag race in our town to raise money too. They probably wouldn't have considered it without all this hype.

I'm not pretending it's the be all and end all. It is what it is and some people will donate or fundraise because it's been splashed about over their news feed and has made them think.

I have had many family members and friends who have been directly affected by cancer, myself included and personally think it's serving a purpose. That is clear to me by looking at the donations being made, events being organised by people I know.

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hootloop · 19/03/2014 12:19

I think it is pointless.

Every picture of me I am wearing no make up, I do not wear it, ever. If I had known this was the best way to raise awareness of cancer and help raise funds then I would not have done race for life for the last 4 years nor would I have that direct debit go out every month.

LtEveDallas · 19/03/2014 12:23

You are indeed very lucky then Daisy, because I haven't seen a single link or donation attached to these selfies. So I don't think it serves a purpose at all.

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daisy0chain · 19/03/2014 12:24

Nobody said it was the best way. It's another way.

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ditavonteesed · 19/03/2014 12:25

I wasnt going to do this, but I have just got back from my first training session for a massive challenge in september which i will be doing for a charity, either cancer research or marie curie, so I have posted a selfie of myself this colour and said I will let everyone know when I need sponsors.

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