October is the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month..
There are a lot of activities designed for promoting awareness of breast cancer and to help raise funds to support research.
Pink Ribbon Day - Monday October 22nd 2007 - wear a Pink Ribbon or Wristband to promote awareness and raise money for breast cancer research.
Pink Ribbon Breakfast - throughout October - this project gives everyone the opportunity to be involved in or to host an event of their own (small or large) to raise funds for breast cancer research, no matter where you live.
Global Illumination - icons around the globe are illuminated pink to promote awareness and support the cause.
Porches In Pink - get involved by purchasing an OSRAM Pink Light Globe from the Professionals in October and illuminating your place in pink! Alternatively buy an OSRAM Pink LED Portable Light from Bunnings stores nationally.
Pink Ribbon Shop - the NBCF has launched an official range of Pink Ribbon Merchandise. Visit Pink Ribbon Shop and indulge in some guilt-free shopping!
Pink Magazine - the NBCF has partnered with the Australian Women's Weekly to produce this interesting read. It is a 100 page tip-on, on the October issue of the Australian Women's Weekly - so be sure to purchase a copy!
Australia's Biggest Golf Day - 22-26 October, 2007 - this event is hosted by WIN TV and will take place in twenty-four regions across Australia. For more information, contact Melanie Taylor on (02) 4223 4167.
The 2008 Australian Women's Health Diary is now on sale.
"The Australian Women’s Health Diary is an important fundraising project of the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia (BCIA).
The aim of this unique diary is twofold: to raise an ongoing source of funding for the national breast cancer clinical trials research programs of the ANZ BCTG, and to provide accurate and helpful health information to women of all ages.
Since the first edition was produced for the 1999 calendar year, the Australian Women’s Health Diary has raised a remarkable $3.6 million for the BCIA to support our breast cancer clinical trials research programs." For more information and how to order.