The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) will feature in one of the world’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations for its second year as the Official Charity Partner for 2024 Sydney New Year’s Eve. The timely celebration illuminates NBCF’s 30th Anniversary – driving 30 years of world-class breast cancer research in Australia.
NBCF CEO, Associate Professor Cleola Anderiesz, said the Foundation is proud to partner with the City of Sydney for a second year.
“For 30 years, our commitment to funding world-class breast cancer research has led to extraordinary discoveries. Driving awareness of the importance of breast cancer research, on one of the world’s biggest stages on New Years Eve is a special opportunity we’re incredibly grateful for. The generosity of partners including the City of Sydney and our community enables us to accelerate progress in research that ultimately helps save lives. This is a collective effort – together, we can make Zero Deaths from breast cancer possible.”
Lord Mayor Clover Moore AO said, “The City of Sydney selects a charity to support each New Year’s Eve. I am happy to welcome back the National Breast Cancer Foundation for the second consecutive year. Through this collaboration, we can continue to raise awareness and inspire hope for those impacted by breast cancer. As we ring in the new year, the City is proud to help shine a spotlight on the Foundation’s vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.”
Over the last 30 years, NBCF has invested $232 million in 642 projects. In this time, the death rate from breast cancer has reduced by over 40%. While the significant progress in reducing deaths from breast cancer is to be celebrated, the number of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer continue to increase. Each day 58 people in Australia are diagnosed with breast cancer and nine people die from breast cancer in Australia.
NBCF Community Ambassador, Tarryn Fowler, said this time of year makes her particularly hopeful for a future where no one dies from the disease.
“Although the death rate from breast cancer in Australia has reduced, there is still a percentage of people who die. There are more young women diagnosed each year and it’s a timely reminder that it can happen to anyone. But with continued investment into research, we can truly make a difference.”
Tarryn Fowler was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2020, when she was only 33 years old. With two young children at the time, she acted quickly and scheduled a full mastectomy before Christmas and finished chemotherapy and radiation in the new year. Tarryn will be featured as part of National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Moment from 10pm and accompanying projections on the Harbour Bridge on New Year’s Eve.
“New Years Eve is about celebrating new beginnings, setting goals and resolutions and entering a new year with positivity and hope. We are excited to see the City of Sydney light up pink to support the research National Breast Cancer Foundation leads to move us closer to our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer,” said Associate Professor Cleola Anderiesz.
To find ways to support NBCF visit nbcf.org.au. For more information on New Year’s Eve click here.
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