Pink kilt bids to raise thousands for vital cancer research

Kiltmaker to the stars Howie Nicholsby has joined forces with Breast Cancer Now and designed a special pink kilt to raise vital funds for the charity.

And the striking kilt will be worn for an entire month by Lawrence Cowan, the charity’s policy and campaigns manager, in a bid to increase awareness.

Lawrence will encourage those who spot him to take a picture with the kilt, share their photograph on social media using #pinkkilt and donate to Breast Cancer Now by texting BCAM70 £5 to 70070.

Nicholsby (below right) owns Edinburgh-based 21st Century Kilts and has designed kilts for Vin Disel as well as Mario Testino, Alan Cumming and Lenny Kravitz.

Lawrence said: “Right now breast cancer is at a tipping point. More women are surviving. But more are being diagnosed than ever before. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month I want to take to the streets and do my part to raise awareness of this awful disease while generating as much money as possible to stop women dying from breast cancer.

“The generosity of the team at 21st Century Kilts has been amazing and the kilt looks fantastic.

“For the month of October I'll be wearing the pink kilt every day - at every meeting, every conference and every weekend. My target is to raise £1,000 for Breast Cancer Now, that’s £1 for every woman who dies from the disease each year in Scotland.

“So if you spot me then please do lend your support by taking a picture, sharing it on social media and making a donation.”

Nicholsby added: “I’m delighted to create this kilt for Breast Cancer Now. I’ve styled many well-known faces but making this kilt to help fund cutting-edge research is pretty special.

“I hope that the Breast Cancer Now kilt will help to remind people that breast cancer is not a done deal and that women are still dying from this disease. Everyone knows someone affected by breast cancer so it’s crucial that people continue to support research and help save lives.”