Plaque

Betty Westgate

Erection date: 19/10/2015

Inscription

Betty Westgate MBE, 1919 - 2000, a pioneer and campaigner for breast cancer support and education. Founded Breast Cancer Care from this house in 1973.

Site: Betty Westgate (1 memorial)

CR0, Colworth Road, 1

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Betty Westgate

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Breast Cancer Care

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Betty Westgate

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