By encouraging breast cancer survivors to share their stories openly, what was once a "taboo" illness became a global cause that has raised billions for research.

Six months later, the ministry released a follow-up report. #Unmuted had led to a 340% increase in calls to the national helpline. More significantly, it had changed the language of the campaign materials. The posters no longer read “You Are a Survivor, Not a Victim.” They read: “You Are Here. However That Looks.”

When creating awareness campaigns, it's essential to center survivor voices, ensuring that their stories and experiences are respected, validated, and amplified. This involves:

: Campaigns often run alongside survivor testimonies to teach community health workers, teachers, and parents what symptoms to look for.

: A 2026 campaign that replaces traditional memorials with red benches installed across the UK, each telling the survival story of a person saved by the BHF's research. "Never Over" (Eli Lilly)