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 2009.
Pink Ribbon day fast facts
- Monday, 26th 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, 26th October
- Ordering a pre-packed box of Pink products 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
- Hosting a Pink Ribbon fundraising event
Event-related merchandise
The Pink Ribbon Day merchandise range for 2009 includes:
- Silk ribbons ($3)
- Enamel pins ($5)
- Diamante pins ($10)
- Penny Bears ($10)
- Pink Ribbon pens ($6)
- Pink Ribbon t-shirts ($30)
- Sass & Bide t-shirts ($50)
Pink Ribbon Day merchandise can be purchased at volunteer sites and supporting national outlets: Amcal, ANZ, Autograph, Be Me, Best & Less, Big W, Crossroads, Curves, Millers, Rockmans and Wombat.
Media Resources
A range of media resources are available including:
- Pink Ribbon Day Media Release 2009
- Pink Ribbon Day poster
- Filler Ads
- Merchandise, volunteer and celebrity images
View our media resources section to access these downloads.
Contact Us
For all national media queries, please contact Samantha Brown on 02 8063 4154, or samantha.brown@cancer.org.au
For state-based media inquiries please contact the relevant person below: