About the NBCF
The NBCF is the only national body that funds life-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. Breast cancer is the most common life-threatening cancer facing Australian women, mothers, sisters, wives, daughters and friends, and 1 % of males are also diagnosed each year. With 48 Australians diagnosed each day and over 65,000 Australians living amongst us with breast cancer, there is still much to do.
With 8 Australian’s dying each day, the aspirational goal of the National Breast Cancer Foundation is to see this figure reduced to ZERO deaths from breast cancer by 2030. Research is the only way to prevent deaths, and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated. By funding world-class research, NBCF is leading the way in research projects.
Since 1994, NBCF has awarded more than $140 million to 470 Australian-based research projects to improve the health and well-being of those affected by breast cancer, funding research right across the spectrum – from understanding the fundamental basis of the disease to psychosocial research aimed at improving the quality of life for survivors.
More info on the NBCF is available here:http://nbcf.org.au/about-national-breast-cancer-foundation/about-us/
Upcoming Events for the NBCF Volunteer Committee in Tasmania
MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pinktober Light Up – Hobart
When: 1 October 2017
Where: Railway Roundabout Fountain, the Elizabeth Mall and Kennedy Lane, and Franklin Square Fountain
To mark the commencement of October, breast cancer awareness month, and to herald the upcoming MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pink Cup on the 8 October in Hobart, the MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pinktober Light Up Hobart will see the Hobart City Council’s sites at the Railway Roundabout Fountain, the Elizabeth Mall and Kennedy Lane, and also the Franklin Square Fountain lit up pink to shine a spotlight on breast cancer awareness this Pinktober in Hobart. As in previous years, the Hobart Volunteer Committee will be encouraging local businesses and store fronts to also consider going pink for the month, as a way to show their support for this initiative.
2017 MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pink Cup
When: Sunday 8 October 2017 from midday
Where: Luxbet Park Elwick
This annual thoroughbred race day, turning ten this year, has a wonderful history as a successful grass roots community fundraising event, run entirely by volunteers, and is the largest charity race day held in Tasmania, having run in both Hobart and Launceston, with the cup race itself having been run across race tracks in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.
In the years since inception, this Tasmanian race day has raised over $234,000 net profit for the charity, which has enormous benefit to the research that the National Breast Cancer Foundation funds.
Funds raised locally at this race day have assisted fund the Endowed Chairs program, ensuring two leading lights working on research into breast cancer can continue their vital ground breaking work, feeding into the global knowledge about breast cancer.
As well as raising much needed funds for a valued cause, the Pink Cup is also a fun and affordable event and brings together guests from within the state as well as from intrastate.
Tickets are $75 a head, and 20% of the ticket price is donated to the charity.
Auctioneer Hank Petrusma of EIS Property will again conduct Live Auctions, there will be silent auction items, Spin and Win, and a raffle will again feature, along with prizes for best dressed guests.
Call the Tasmanian Racing Club on 03 6272 9492 to book and contact Judi Adams on eventstas@gmail to discuss sponsoring, aligning, donating and volunteering opportunities.
Check out social media at www.facebook.com/EventsTasmania
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