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 BREAST CANCER RESEARCH SET TO BENEFIT FROM NEW LEADERSHIP
The National Breast Cancer Foundation, one of Australia's most highly recognised and successful charities is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer.
After a decade at the helm of the National Breast Cancer Foundation the current CEO, Sue Murray, has decided to step down. Under Sue's leadership the NBCF has grown tremendously in its fundraising capacity, profile and its influence on Australian breast cancer research.
There have been many highlights during Sue’s time with the NBCF:
• Sarah Murdoch became our Patron and in 2011 she celebrates her tenth year in the role.
• We launched the Pink Ribbon magazine, giving rise to a dramatic increase in cause-related marketing in the not-for profit sector. Many other organizations in the sector have now replicated this successful model.
• We published Australia's first-ever National Action Plan for Breast Cancer Research and Funding, laying the foundation for the future of research- driving innovation and collaboration and building Australia’s research capability.
• We re-invented Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, attracting a new generation of supporters and providing vital funding for young women affected by breast cancer.
• We established relationships with many of Australia's blue chip companies, resulting in millions of dollars being channeled into research.
• And above all, we continue to work with hundreds of inspirational breast cancer survivors and their families who share their stories to promote the NBCF’s work to the wider community. However, no matter what new initiatives arise, and even with the best will in the world, an idea will remain an idea without the skills, talent and dedication of the staff and volunteers who bring the ideas to reality.
Sue is extremely proud of the organisation and its people and leaves the business in an impressive state, poised for its next phase of growth.
We have a wonderful template to work with and we all look forward to seeing breast cancer research flourish under the guidance of the new CEO.
Sue will remain with the NBCF until the new CEO is appointed and settled into the organisation.
Please click here for a copy of the CEO job advertisement.
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NBCF has moved!
Our contact details have changed so please update your records with the information below.
New address: Level 9, 50 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000
General enquiries: 1300 708 763
NBCF Reception: 02 8098 4800
Fax number: 02 8098 4801
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NEWS ALERT!
You should know this….. None of the following products are associated with raising funds for NBCF research program:
• Acai Burn
• Wu Yi Source
• Pure Lift, age-defying formula
• Dazzle White
• Pure Cleanse
Click here to visit the ACCC's Scamwatch site.
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RESEARCH NEWS
Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have discovered that breast stem cells are exquisitely sensitive to the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone, a finding that opens the way for the development of new preventions and treatments for breast cancer.
The discovery, by scientists in the institute’s Stem Cells and Cancer and Bioinformatics divisions and co-funded by NBCF, also explains decades of evidence linking breast cancer risk to exposure to female hormones.
Click here to read more
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TEAM PINK
Have you heard about Team Pink our brand new sports program? Whether you play lacrosse, soccer, lawn bowls or go surfing, we want you and your friends to add a touch of pink and raise money through events, games and donations.
Research shows that regular exercise can decrease your risk of breast cancer, and assist during treatment and recovery. When you join Team Pink you can keep fit, socialise with friends and donate to a great cause at the same time.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a team – join one of our Team Pink events, such as Triathlon Pink (www.triathlonpink.com.au) - events in Melbourne and Hobart in the New Year.
To find out more, visit www.teampink.org.au.
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NEW STUDY INTO CANCER AND SEXUALITY – HOW YOU CAN HELP
A new NBCF-funded research project from the University of Western Sydney, in partnership with the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Cancer Council NSW, aims to make the experience of cancer more manageable by helping couples reclaim closeness and intimacy in their relationships.
People with cancer, or who have had cancer, and their intimate partners are invited to take part in the Cancer and Sexuality study.
For more information and to take part, contact 1800 19 20 02; cancerandsexuality@uws.edu.au, or www.uws.edu.au/cancerandsexuality.
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BREAST CANCER TISSUE BANK – open for business
The Breast Cancer Tissue Bank is open for applications for tissue and other material.
The Breast Cancer Tissue Bank is a non-profit making resource dedicated to providing material and associated data to Australian researchers. Funding is provided by NHMRC, The National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Institute of NSW.
For enquiries please contact:
Please click here (118KB PDF) for more information.
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