Women encouraged to check for signs of breast cancer as BooBee campaign takes off

London Stansted is supporting a campaign that encourages women to take a moment while on holiday to check themselves for breast cancer. 

The BooBee Campaign, led by co-founder Margo Cornish MBE, has partnered with London Stansted's parent company, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK’s largest airport group, to raise breast health awareness for women heading off for a late summer break. 

Passengers will see digital screens throughout the terminal, reminding women to carry out regular self-checks – whether they’re applying sun cream, relaxing on a sun lounger, or simply enjoying some downtime on holiday. 

Margo Cornish MBE said: 

“Recent statistics tell us that breast cancer affects around one in seven women at some point in their lives, making early detection crucial. By encouraging women to be proactive about their breast health, we can improve prognosis and potentially save lives.” 

Nikki Barraclough, Chief Executive of Prevent Breast Cancer, said:  

“At Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re dedicated to creating a future free from breast cancer through early detection, education, and research. Campaigns like ‘Check In & Check Yourself’ are so important - they help women pause, reflect, and take simple steps that could ultimately save their lives. Holidays offer a rare moment to slow down and reconnect with ourselves, and we want to use that moment to empower women to be breast aware - because early diagnosis and prevention starts with knowledge.” 

Nicola Foster, a Reward and Wellbeing Manager for MAG who has led on coordinating the campaign across its airports, said:  

“We have been pleased to support the important work of the BooBee Campaign over many years now and this is a fantastic continuation of that. We know when people travel on holiday, their minds shift to things they might overlook during daily life. That is why we are pleased to find creative ways to remind women of the importance of being breast aware when they travel through our airports.” 

Find out more at: www.boobee.co.uk/checkinandcheckyourself