It's Not Orange, It's Purple

In The Purple

As I mentioned in another post, November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.  Along with finding a cure, raising awareness of pancreatic cancer among a largely unaware population is a major object of campaigners.

On November 1st, buildings across the country were illuminated in purple as part of the awareness campaign. And when you think "illuminations", there is no more obvious place in the country than Blackpool, home of the famous annual Illuminations. Local supporters arranged for Blackpool Tower to become purple for the day. Some of the other buildings taking part will remain purple for the whole month. Some will return to the imperial colour on November 13th, for another special day, on which more later.

Clicking on the picture will take you to more details of the "Purple Lights For Hope" campaign. Next year your house could be purple for the day - or your church, your pub ...