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From pink socks on the rugby fields to the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal, pinked out Harley Davidsons to the Pink Ribbon Walk – October is the time to show support and fundraise for the more than 3500 Kiwi women diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
There will be street appeals in Warkworth, Snells Beach and Matakana over Labour Weekend (one week earlier than the official street appeals).
Organiser Shona Pickup and volunteers will be collecting in Snells Beach and Warkworth, including the industrial area, on October 21, and then at the Matakana markets on Saturday October 22.
Breast Cancer NZ chief executive Ah-Leen Rayner says breast cancer is most treatable when it’s caught early.
“It’s vital for us to keep spreading this life-saving message when we’ve all been so distracted by Covid-19 these past few years,” Rayner says. “We’re urging women to make sure they’re up-to-date with their mammograms, and to see a doctor quickly if they notice any symptoms.”
As a charity, BCNZ receives no Government funding.
“The generosity of Kiwis donating to our cause will make a huge difference to further our work in research, education, advocacy and patient support.”
As well as the street appeals, Auckland’s pinkest fundraising walk will be held at Auckland Domain on Sunday November 6. Supporters can also walk in their own neighbourhoods by taking on the Pink Ribbon Walk Challenge – over the month of October, walk 350,000 steps for the 3500 women diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
Find out more about all the different ways to get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness Month at www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/bcam
