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“I think everything helps and whether you raise a lot of money or a little bit, it still counts. The sooner we can find a cure, the better. If everybody gets involved I believe we can.
I’m grateful for what The Cancer Council does – they helped my mum so much when she was sick. So that’s why I love doing stuff for them. I’ll be selling Pink Ribbon Day merchandise this year – I hope you can join me to raise as much money as possible.
If we do that, maybe no more children will ever have to say goodbye to their mum.” Chantelle, age 19. Read Chantelle’s story.
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Chantelle aged 7, with her Mum Marie
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Around 12,000 women in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone.
While we’ve come a long way – more than 84% of women will survive due to breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatments – there’s still a lot to do to improve treatment, support and ensure more women survive breast cancer.
The funds that you raise this Pink Ribbon Day will help us to give more women complete support. The money raised will fund:
- Research into causes and treatment for cancer. $36 million will be spent in 2007.
- Support services and information for anyone affected, throughout diagnosis and treatment. This includes The Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20, a confidential telephone service, staffed by cancer health specialists.
- Education programs for women to be ‘breast aware’ such as the Community Speakers Program. Early detection results in a greater chance of successful treatment.
- Funds are spent in the state/ territory where they are raised, directly supporting the needs of the community.
Find out how you can support Pink Ribbon Day.