Teen Raises Breast Cancer Awareness By Wearing Mum's Hot Pink Swimwear To School
Teen Rocks Mum's Swimwear To School To Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
Natasha Hinde— The Huffington Post UK
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A teen who raised awareness of breast cancer by wearing his mum's swimwear to school has received multiple donations for his efforts.
Tyler Pickering, 13, from Plymouth, wore his mother's pink cut-out swimwear for a non-uniform day which coincided with Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Despite his outfit going down like a lead balloon among teachers at Lipson Co-operative Academy, he has still managed to raise nearly £200 for charity.
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Tyler Pickering, 13
Students were encouraged to turn up to school wearing something pink as part of Breast Cancer Now's Wear it Pink campaign.
Pickering, who lost his grandparents to breast cancer, completed his 15-minute walk to school wearing his mum's swimming costume with a pink feather boa and headband.
But once he got there, he was immediately told by teachers to change into his PE kit because his outfit was "inappropriate".
He added: "He just doesn't care what people think of him and that just amazes me for a kid of his age."
After the teenager made headlines in his hometown for being told to cover up, he managed to raise almost £200 for Cancer Research UK via a Just Giving page that his father set up.
The head of Pickering's school told The Plymouth Herald that they were not being "kill joys" by telling the teen to cover up. Instead, it was because "students need to be aware of decency and respect".
"We felt it was less discreet than it should have been," said the school's principal Steve Baker. "There are boundaries and we felt he had just crossed the boundaries."
According to his dad, Pickering has always had an eye for outlandish outfits.
He once turned up to primary school wearing a bumblebee costume with a tutu to raise money for Children in Need.
Breast Cancer Awareness Buys 2015
WonderBra Breast Cancer Awareness Bra(01 of16)
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For over 12 years, WonderBra has designed a special bra for breast cancer awareness month, for which a portion of the sales (up to $50,000) will go towards supporting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's efforts to create a future without breast cancer. Delicate and feminine, this year's version offers wire-free and comfortable support for women. $42.75. Available at Hudson's Bay and Sears. (credit:Courtesy WonderBra)
Addition Elle Bras(02 of16)
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In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Addition Elle will donate $5 for every two bras sold to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. They are working to raise $50,000. During the month of October, Addition Elle will also be inviting customers to make a dollar donation to the CBCF. Additionally, they have created a Facebook app that will convert profile pictures into emblems of awareness. (credit:Addition Elle )
Lingerie line aerie will donate 100 per cent of the Canadian sales from its Limited-Edition 2015 Bright Pink Bralette to Rethink Breast Cancer. $24.95. Available at aerie. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
Aveda Limited-Edition Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme With Calming Shampure Aroma(04 of16)
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Aveda will donate $4 U.S. of purchase price of this limited-edition hand cream to support cruelty-free research through The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $26. Available at Aveda. (credit:Aveda)
Precision Tools Pink Tool Kits by Apollo (05 of16)
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This fun, versatile array of tools are perfect for small household projects. With each purchase, $1 will be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer. $29.99 for 39-piece kit / $39.99 for 135-piece kit. Available at Canadian Tire stores or online. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
Harley-Davidson Pink Label Collection (06 of16)
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Inspired by riders and passengers met on the road who have been affected by breast cancer, Harley Davidson has developed pink label gear and apparel to make sure that no one "rides" alone. Roughly three per cent of all proceeds will be be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer. 35 products from $12.95 to $418.95. Available at participating authorized Harley-Davidson retailers across Canada. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
AG Hair BB Cream(07 of16)
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This multi-functional hair primer is perfect for filling, smoothing, moisturizing and protecting hair against heat styling appliances and colour fading. For every bottle sold, 50 cents will be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer. $26. Get it here. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
Leibish Pink Diamond Collection(08 of16)
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Leibish will donate $100 to Rethink Breast Cancer with every purchase of a pink diamond (both loose stones and jewelry collection) during the month of October. Get it here. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
Visage Beauty Kisses For The Cause Lip Kit(09 of16)
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A percentage of proceeds from the Kisses for the Cause Collection will help fund a $5,000 donation from Caryl Baker Visage in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. The collection includes the Sugar Kiss Lip Polish, Satin Kiss Lip Conditioner, Lipstick, and Lip Kit. The in store service offerings include a free mini Lip Treatment (15 mins) and 25 per cent off Cosmetic Teeth Whitening.Caryl Baker Visage Kisses for the Cause Sugar Kiss Lip Polish $24; Satin Kiss Lip Conditioner $23; Lipstick $18; and Lip Kit, $49. Click here to find a store. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
Mary Young (10 of16)
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Purchase any Mary Young garment in pink, including the Contrast Bra, T-strap Bra, and Swing Tank, during the month of October and 10 per cent of the proceeds will be donated back to Rethink Breast Cancer.Pictured: Mary Young T-Strap Brain Pink, $76. Get it here. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
Nuvango Trinity Tank(11 of16)
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Nuvango, a concept gallery and fashion lifestyle brand, will donate 20 per cent of the proceeds of the exclusive Nuvango x Rethink collection to Rethink Breast Cancer. Nuvango Queen West Leggings, $89; Trinity Tank, $49; Scarf, $59. Get it here. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast cancer)
Stolen Riches (12 of16)
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Stolen Riches will donate 15 per cent of each purchase of pink dress laces, sneaker laces or a pink cotton flower lapel pin to Rethink Breast Cancer. Stolen Riches pink dress laces, $17.50; sneaker laces, $19.50; pink cotton flower lapel pin, $33.75. Get it here. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
Rent Frock Repeat(13 of16)
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Rent Frock Repeat is proud to support Rethink & Boobyball through their Rent the Dress, Donate the Rest Program. For every dress you rent, they will donate 10 per cent back to Rethink! Use promo code BBALL2015 when processing your order.Click here to rent a dress.
Giftagram(14 of16)
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In October you can send a gift from the Rethink Pink collection through gifting app Giftagram to support Rethink. One hundred per cent of the proceeds of the sale of each Rethink partner product on Giftagram will be donated back to Rethink Breast Cancer.Click here to download the app. (credit:Courtesy Rethink Breast Cancer)
EOS 2015 Breast Cancer Awareness Collection(15 of16)
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This two-pack of eos' lip balms in their handy little spheres (in enticing flavours of strawberry and wildberry) will be giving 100 per cent of net profits to breast cancer research.$7.99. Retailers include Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Walmart, Rexall, evolutionofsmooth.com. (credit:Courtesy eos)
Ron White Shoes(16 of16)
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From Oct. 2nd to 4th, all Ron White stores will donate $25 for each pair of womens shoes sold from the Ron White collections directly to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Shop here. (credit:Courtesy)