Almost one year ago rock star, Chrissy Amphlett – of Divinyls fame – sadly lost her battle with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis at the age of 53.
Breast cancer survivor Olivia Newton-John cameos in the campaign.
In a bitter-sweet tribute to the passionate breast cancer crusader, Olivia Newton-John, Megan Washington, Sarah McLeod, Katie Noonan, Sarah Blasko, Suze DeMarchi, Deborah Conway, Kate Ceberano, Little Pattie and Connie Mitchell have realised one of Chrissy’s final wishes by reworking her 90’s hit into a message of early detection.
“I Touch Myself is so appropriate now, more than ever. You know, it really should be the breast cancer song,” Amphlett once said about the sexy tune.
Kate Ceberano lends her voice to the cause in the #itouchmyselfprojects video.
The bold song – which made waves during its original release for its celebration of female sexuality – has been re-released with an accompanying clip that has the singers chorusing in a seemingly topless state in an effort to drive home the message of the “I touch Myself” Project.
ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Little Pattie, is Amphlett’s cousin and belts out her original tune to show support for the cause.
Chrissy’s supporters, along with Cancer Council NSW are re-releasing “I Touch Myself” on iTunes with all proceeds go to the charity.
Left: Chrissy Amphlett (1959 – 2013) performing with Australian rock group Divinyls at the Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California, 1991. Right: Chrissy at the 2009 ARIA Hall of Fame awards night for her cousin, Little Pattie.
You can help spread Chrissy’s message with an ‘I Touch Myselfie’ using the #itouchmyselfproject on social media.
