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BREAST
CANCER
AWARENESS
MONTH

OUR VISION: ZERO DEATHS FROM BREAST CANCER

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and an important time for NBCF to highlight why research in this area is so crucial. Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with 9 people losing their lives to the disease every day.

The only way to stop deaths from breast cancer is by funding research to improve our understanding of how breast cancer originates, grows and spreads so that we can stop it in its tracks. Join us to progress our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

ABOUT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) takes place every October. The aim of the BCAM is to shine a light on the devastating impact breast cancer has on thousands of Australians each day.

Over 20,000 Australians will be diagnosed with the disease this year alone.

That equates to 57 Australians every day.

And over 3200 Australians will lose their lives to breast cancer this year. That’s someone’s mother, sister, friend or family member whose life has been tragically cut short because of the disease.

Although the five-year survival rate has increased from 76% to 92% (and rising) since 1994 thanks to research, there is still progress to be made to stop deaths from breast cancer. By targeting the remaining 8% who don’t live past this survival rate, NBCF’s goal is to reach Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

We rely entirely on generous donations from the Australian community to fund leading breast cancer researchers. Through these funds, we are able to invest in world-class research in prevention, detection, new and improved treatment and quality of life to ultimately stop deaths from breast cancer.

HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED IN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Pink Products guide

Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by shopping our pink products range. Your purchase supports world-class breast cancer research.

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Pink Ribbon Breakfast

This October, come together with friends, family or colleagues to raise funds for game changing breast cancer research.

Register today

Merchandise

Spread the word, you’re helping to save lives. Every purchase supports game-changing breast cancer research.

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SET A GOAL AND GO FOR IT

We have all the fundraising tips and tools to make your fundraising event a success.

YOUR DONATION WILL SAVE LIVES