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    22 People Touching Themselves To Beat Breast Cancer

    The I Touch Myself Project is inspired by the late Chrissy Amphlett. Today people all over Australia came together to raise breast cancer awareness.

    1. Today marks one year since Australia lost musical icon Chrissy Amphlett.

    It's one year since we lost the incredible Chrissy Amphlett. This one's for you Chrissy #itouchmyselfie

    2. In remembrance of Chrissy's life the I Touch Myself project was formed earlier this year.

    Marita Leuver is a thriver of 8 years & wants you to be in touch with yourself @itouchmyself project #itouchmyselfie

    3. The campaign encourages women to touch themselves, regularly checking for irregularities.

    1 year since we lost Chrissy! It's i touch myself day for #breastcancer here's my #itouchmyselfie @itouchmyselforg

    4. Women all across Australia have gotten involved, uploading photos with the hashtag #itouchmyselfies

    8. The campaign touches on Amphlett's passion of spreading awareness around the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

    12. The project is a reference to Amphlett's song by the same name - which she intended to become an anthem for the cause.

    16. I Touch Myself Project wants to encourage everyone to understand what their 'normal' breasts feel like and to not hesitate to seek health advice if anything changes.

    21. Of course, men are also encouraged to get involved.

    22. All shapes and all sizes ;)

    Congrats to bill who is having his 5th kid.. #looksatreat #itiscoldinhere