Cancer Council Australia relies on media support to help ensure the success of Pink Ribbon Day. It’s one of the best ways through which we can reach individuals and get them involved in the spirit of the day. Here you will find the latest media releases, fact sheets, statistics and images to help you cover Pink Ribbon Day 2008.
PINK RIBBON DAY FAST FACTS
- Monday, 27th October is Pink Ribbon Day
- Website URL: www.pinkribbonday.com.au
- Info line: 1300 65 65 85
- The pink ribbon is the international symbol of support for women with breast cancer
HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED?
Funding research into breast cancer is one of the best ways we can work together to protect those we love from this life-threatening disease.
The public can help support Pink Ribbon Day by:
- Volunteering a few hours of their time to sell Pink Ribbon Day merchandise on Monday, 27th October
- Ordering a pre-packed box of merchandise to sell through their community, workplace or amongst friends and family
- Buying a Pink Ribbon Day gift throughout the month of October, or on Pink Ribbon Day
EVENT-RELATED MERCHANDISE
The Pink Ribbon Day merchandise range for 2008 includes:
- Silk ribbons ($3)
- Enamel pins ($5)
- Diamante pins ($10)
- Pink wristbands ($4)
- Penny Bears ($10)
- Pink Ribbon t-shirts ($30)
- Sass & Bide t-shirts ($40)
Pink Ribbon Day merchandise can be purchased at volunteer sites and supporting national outlets:
Amcal, Best & Less, Be Me, Crossroads, Rockmans.
MEDIA RESOURCES
A range of media resources are available including:
- Pink Ribbon Day Media Release 2008
- Pink Ribbon Day poster
- How funds are used
- Images:
- Pink Ribbon Day Logo
- Silk Pink Ribbon
- Diamante Pink Ribbon
- Pink Ribbon Volunteers
CONTACT
For all national media queries, please contact Samantha Brown on 02 8063 4154, or samantha.brown@cancer.org.au