Friday, October 24 is Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day where Eurobodalla locals are encouraged to buy merchandise to raise funds for, and awareness of, breast and gynaecological cancers.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Residents can show their support by visiting a Cancer Council Pink Ribbon Day site ahead of the official date on Monday, October 27 or donating via the website at pinkribbon.com.au
Cancer Council NSW hopes to raise $3.66 million in NSW ($9.47million nationally) with funds going towards vital cancer research, prevention programs, advocacy, and information and support services for all those affected by breast and gynaecological cancers.
Volunteers across NSW will sell Pink Ribbon merchandise at sites on busy town streets and at major shopping areas in Eurobodalla.
Every day in Australia around 50 women are diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer.
In the Southern NSW region alone, it is predicted that, by 2016, 210 people will be diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer in a single year, with 44 deaths expected.1
Unite in Pink by calling 1300 65 65 85 or visit www.pinkribbon.com.au
Cancer Council Pink Ribbon Regional Fact Sheet
Background
* Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon helps raise awareness and funds in support of Australian women affected by breast and gynaecological cancers
* Australians can make a Pink Ribbon Promise by selling pink merchandise, hosting a Girls’ Night In, holding a Pink Ribbon Fundraiser, volunteering or donating
* In 2014, Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon hopes to raise $9.47million nationally, and $3.66 million in NSW
* Funds raised from the annual event go towards vital cancer research, advocacy programs, cancer prevention programs and patient support services
* Cancer Council NSW will be selling merchandise to the public on Friday 24 October 2014, ahead of Pink Ribbon Day
Women’s Cancer Facts & Figures
* Every day in Australia around 50 women are diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer
* In NSW alone, it’s predicted that, by 2016, 18 people will be diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer every day, with over 6,500 cases, and 1459 deaths expected in a single year.2
* In the Southern NSW region, it is predicted that, by 2016, 210 people will be diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer in a single year, with 44 deaths expected.3
* Breast cancer is the most common women's cancer in NSW and 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed before they are 85
* Breast cancer is more common in older women, with the average age of diagnosis being 60 years old
* While breast cancer in men is rare, by 2016 51 men in NSW are still predicted to be diagnosed with it in a single year
* Cancer Council NSW has awarded over $5.4 million in grants for women’s cancer research over the last five years, spanning breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers
More Information
* Website: www.pinkribbon.com.au
* Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pinkribbonday
* Infoline: 1300 65 65 85
1 Cancer incidence and mortality: projections 2011 to 2021 Cancer Institute NSW, Sydney: May 2011
2 Cancer incidence and mortality: projections 2011 to 2021 Cancer Institute NSW, Sydney: May 2011
3 Ibid