We support, inform and represent those with breast cancer so they can make informed choices about their treatment and care. Right now, the team at Breast Cancer Foundation NZ are hunkering down and supporting our community. “She was an amazingly strong woman, who inspirationally fought the good fight for us, for a few years after being diagnosed, giving us some extra time to grow new memories with her.”. You might already be acutely aware of breast cancer, because chances are you know someone who’s experienced it—and if not, there’s a high likelihood you will: in New Zealand, not only are more than 3300 women, and 25 men, diagnosed with breast cancer every year, more than 600 women die every single year from the disease. Canvas.

$10 from every pair of Pink and Purple boots sold is donated directly to Breast Cancer Care WA, an organisation that provides specialised breast care nursing, financial support and counselling to those affected by breast cancer, and their loved ones. Pink Ribbon Street Appeal Day 2. Steel Blue has been a proud partner of Breast Cancer Care WA for over 12 years, helping raise awareness and funds for those affected by breast cancer. The money raised will help fund research into new treatments, awareness campaigns, education and support for New Zealanders with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ are working towards a vision of zero deaths from breast cancer. “It’s such a powerful visual reminder that nine Kiwi women are diagnosed with breast cancer every day – it’s still the most common cancer for women in our country,’’ Foundation chief executive Evangelia Henderson said. We support, inform and represent those with breast cancer so they can make informed choices about their treatment and care.

My fabulous team of specialists are confident that I will be wearing my pink boots for some time to come”. Breast cancer and Pink Ribbon fundraisers, Daylight saving has arrived so get SunSmart, Pink Shirt Day - stand up against bullying. For more information, visit breastcancer.org.au. Formed in 2004, BCAC is a registered charity run by breast cancer survivors. It can be easy to forget to look after ourselves as we leave our summer break behind and get back into work. ICYMI, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Christchurch landmarks like New Regent St, Canterbury Museum and the Fanfare sculpture will light up pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We hope New Zealanders will get behind this cause and donate generously to our appeal, so that we can continue our crucial work to see zero deaths from breast cancer become a reality.”, READ MORE: * Woman to join national walk to raise awareness about cancer * Breast Cancer Foundation still hopes to beat fundraising breakfast record in Timaru * Breast cancer patients demand 'game changing' medicines be funded by government. The Cancer Society's Relay for Life gives everyone a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back by raising awareness and funds.

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Like any health literacy topic, oral health is an ideal subject for workplace education. Find your nearest clinic here. More valuable than the boots though was the very pink A3 information sheet on supporting Breast Cancer Care WA that came in the box. This is an annual international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work.
March is New Zealand's Kidney Health Month, timed to coincide with World Kidney Day on March 12. I love them because they are strong and pinkish (I kick the black embers in the fire so they’re a bit black too).

The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) provides a united voice for NZ women who are experiencing breast cancer.
OPINION: Covid-19 has created a huge backlog for New Zealanders affected by breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) provides a united voice for NZ women who are experiencing breast cancer. The foundation is also holding a Pink Ribbon Walk fundraiser in Hagley Park on October 17.

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That’s 3,300 women a year and 25 men too. The self-check shower tag helped Jan from Victoria start getting the treatment she needed for a Stage 2 HER2 positive carcinoma. View Event + Add to my Calendar. There's a lot going on in the world of wellbeing. If you still have your monthly periods, try to examine your breasts routinely in the same week of your monthly cycle, as the lumpiness in your breasts might change during your cycle. Any woman of any age can practise breast awareness.

The Pink Ribbon Street Appeal is supported every year with landmarks lit up pink in 140 countries across the world. Steel Blue has been a proud partner of Breast Cancer Care WA for over 12 years, helping raise awareness and funds for those affected by breast cancer. It simply involves knowing what your breasts look like and how they ordinarily feel so that you can easily identify any changes. If you would like to join us to help improve breast cancer treatment and care in Aotearoa, New Zealand please email us to find out more. World Mental Health Day is aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. Hope Share the story of how you or a loved one have been affected by breast cancer. Summer maybe over but you still need to be SunSmart in March. Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand is the country’s foremost breast cancer education and awareness organisation. To cut a long story short, I had surgery to remove a stage 2 HER positive carcinoma. Choose from the events listed below to see what you could do in your workplace. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is inviting all workplaces to turn Pink for a Day on any day throughout October. For the first time, Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge and the Queen Street Lights will be lighting up pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s (BCFNZ) annual Pink Ribbon Street Appeal. About 400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the Canterbury region, and about 77 will die of the disease. We provide support, life-saving education and help fund vital research into more effective treatments. White Ribbon Day is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women. Walk2Work Day encourages New Zealanders to do just that - walk to work! Get active during the last official month of summer - see how you can encourage your people to stand up and move more. The pink ribbon, for breast cancer awareness month in Aotearoa. Be the first to hear about our latest products, innovations and win boots!