National Breast Cancer Foundation

Happy Father’s Day! Today, we honor the love, support, and strength of fathers and father figures. Here are some messages from our community ambassadors to their loved ones to celebrate Father's Day.

“Happy Father's Day to my selfless husband who held every part of our young family together. During my first infusion he said he wished it was him and not me in the chair.” Kathy, diagnosed 2023

"Happy Father’s Day to my husband Denis 💙 You always make us laugh, keep our bellies full with your delicious cooking and give exceptional hugs. We love and appreciate you!" Kelee, diagnosed 2023

“My one-legged, 75 year old dad “hopped” 100km with me to celebrate life after a breast cancer diagnosis. He showed me that there is beauty and strength in taking things one step at a time. Happy Father’s Day dad. You are my inspiration!” Czarina, diagnosed 2022

"This is my husband, Riaad. He has been the rock of our family, especially during times when I’ve been unwell. Riaad's unwavering love and presence have shone through the roughest days." Zayaan, diagnosed 2022

Who are you celebrating this ? Let us know in the comments.

There's just one month to go until Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

And we need YOU to raise your cup and host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to save lives this October. 💗

You'll receive a free host kit when you sign up, and you'll be helping to support world-class breast cancer research!

Sign up now for FREE at: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/prb_register

Just Group have just celebrated 9 years of supporting us with their GO PINK Fundraiser. This year’s morning tea was another successful event! Thank you Just Group for inviting our community Ambassador, Diana to share her story with Frank De Sa and the Just Group team. This year Just Group raised an amazing $22,831 for Go Pink with a lifetime fundraising total of over $195,000, incredible effort by the whole team. Thank you Just Group for your continued support and raising money for breast cancer research.

Are you ready to start a conversation that matters? 💬

Coming in both regular and slim fit, our slogan tees are as comfy as they are eye-catching!

Grab a slogan tee today and dare to make a difference: https://merchandise.nbcf.org.au/collections/t-shirts

We are proud to announce that our partner BizCare have raised over $60,000 in the last two years, funding world-class breast cancer research. Not only this, they recently pledged to raise an additional $40,000 this year. By purchasing their custom pink products, a portion of the profits are directly donated to NBCF. BizCare are passionate about helping us reach our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. Shop their pink styles here: https://pink-biz-care.com/

For 17 years our corporate partner, Vorgee having been making a splash by supporting us. They have released their new Missile™ Fuze NBCF Polychromatic Mirror Lens goggles, to continue supporting breast cancer research through each purchase. Designed for speed, these googles offers superior quality, comfort and allows you to move through the water with less resistance.
Shop here: https://vorgee.com/product/missile-fuze-nbcf/

Calling the NBCF Pink Squad! The 2024/2025 series is officially open for registrations across Australia, and we can’t wait to see the sea of pink this summer!

Tri Pink isn’t your average triathlon—it’s an all-female event where the main goal is to have an absolute blast while raising funds for breast cancer research. Whether you choose to swim gracefully with a noodle, pedal your bike like a pink tornado, or strut your stuff on the course, it’s all about giving it a go and doing it your way.

So grab your pink gear, rally your squad, and let’s make waves (and pedal strokes and strides) together! Sign up today and join us in our vision to achieve Zero Deaths from breast cancer. https://www.theeventcrew.com.au/event/triathlon-pink/

We are thrilled to announce that over 85,000 Australians came together at the Mother's Day Classic earlier this year in support of breast and ovarian cancer research and collectively donated $3.3 million with $2.1 million to NBCF! The event has been running since 1998 and has donated over $46 million in total towards world-class breast cancer research. Thank you to everyone who participated, we hope you’ll join us again next year on Sunday, May 11, 2025. 😊🌸

Scientific discovery is the key to reaching our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

Figuring out how different treatments and drugs affect cancer cells requires the right environment for cells to grow. That’s why NBCF-funded Professor Jeff Holst is using a special piece of equipment called a Baker Ruskinn SCI-tive Hood in his research at UNSW.

Described as a ‘lab in a box’, the equipment provides a stable environment that mimics conditions in the human body like oxygen levels. This encourages breast cancer cells to grow so researchers can test drugs and personalised treatment options.

Throughout National Science Week we want to showcase some of the incredible technology that our researchers are using, that powers life-changing research.

Associate Professor Peter Simpson is using a laser capture microdissection microscope for his NBCF-funded research at the University of Queensland to help understand the causes of breast cancer in young women.

This unique microscope uses a powerful laser beam to precisely cut and isolate specific cells from breast tumour tissue samples. His research team can then extract and analyse DNA to find genetic differences that cause cancer to develop and grow.

Keep an eye out for more incredible tech highlights later this week.

Thanks to our generous community, we are able to invest in world-class breast cancer research like Professor John Hopper's project.

Professor John Hopper at the University of Melbourne, builds upon breakthroughs made by his team and colleagues who are discovering new ways to predict a woman’s breast cancer risk from her mammograms that are more accurate than all known genetic factors.

"When the National Breast Cancer Foundation first started in 1994, they supported our first research project on twins and looking at mammograms and breast cancer" said Professor Hopper.

Read more here: https://nbcf.org.au/news/twins-at-centre-of-new-breast-cancer-study/

"My darling parents were active members of their community. They taught me it was important to give back and help others. I'm leaving a gift in my will to help fund essential breast cancer research." Tina, NBCF Research Guardian

A NBCF Research Guardian is someone like Tina who leaves a gift in their will to NBCF. Diagnosed with breast cancer twice, Tina is passionate about giving back to her community, the breast cancer community. The community which gave her strength and hope during difficult times.

Tina dreams of a future where we can live without the fear of breast cancer and one where we can celebrate life’s milestones with our loved ones.

Learn more about adding a gift in your Will here: https://nbcf.org.au/donate/gifts-in-wills/

Registrations for Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2024 are NOW OPEN! 🩷

We're inviting YOU to sign up now and pick a day in October to host your event to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Get together with your friends, family and loved ones this October and help support world-class breast cancer research. ☕

Your entry is FREE and we'll send you a free host kit to help you pink up your party!

Sign up now at: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/prb_register

A special shout out to one of our fabulous superstar fundraisers, Scott. ✨

Scott (pictured second from the left) hosted his second "Anything for a Mate" ball. Scott originally created this event with a few friends in support of their childhood friend, Toni, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and has since passed away. Toni had requested before she passed that Scott and his friends continue doing their bit for the community and support an amazing cause.

Since their first event, Scott and his friends has raised an incredible total of $64,000 for NBCF and plans to continue holding this event every second year! Thank you Scott for your amazing support in funding world-class breast cancer research.

If you're thinking of holding a fundraiser like Scott, join us here: https://nbcf.org.au/fundraise/

The new ghd pink collection is here! By purchasing one of this year’s pink limited-edition styling tools, you will also be contributing to world-class breast cancer research. $20 from every pink limited-edition tool is donated to NBCF. Read more here: https://nbcf.org.au/partner/ghd/

Today is the start of our challenge to Step Up to Breast Cancer! 💗

Throughout the month of August we are conquering 57km for the 57 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every day.

And we need YOU to join us now more than ever...

Because breast cancer diagnoses are on the rise and more than 20,000 Australians will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

SIGN UP NOW to join the movement to raise vital funds for breast cancer research and help save lives.

Because we are stronger together. ✊

Step Up To Breast Cancer Step Up To Breast Cancer this August and walk or run 10,000 steps a day throughout the month, raise money for breast cancer research and improve your overall health and well being at the same time.

We would like to celebrate the strength of friendships this International Friendship Day by showcasing some of our community ambassadors and messages to those they're grateful for.

"The support, care and of course the laughs were some of the best medicine I received following my breast cancer diagnosis. A heartfelt shout out to all of the gals near and far who have been there for me at every step; listening, coming to appointments, making tea, cooking and everything in between! Thank you especially to the 'Loody Legends' who brought a tear to my eye when they set their own challenge of running a half marathon to help raise funds for vital research and zero deaths from breast cancer." Emma, diagnosed 2023

“I want to thank my Brazilian friends who supported me during my breast cancer journey. Whether they did squats with me, wore pink, or contributed to all NBCF fundraising I was involved in, their support meant I never felt lonely. Their unwavering presence meant the world to me. ❤” Flavia, diagnosed 2010

Who do you want to celebrate today for ? Tag them below!

Today is International Friendship Day! Let's celebrate the connections and trust we share with the special people in our lives.

Tag a friend in the comments to let them know you appreciate them! ❤

Last chance to join NBCF’s Trek Toward Zero Deaths: Wicklow Way information webinar this Wednesday! 🌟

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
⌚ Time: 12pm - 1pm AEST
📍 Where: Online

Our next Trek Toward Zero Deaths adventure is heading to Wicklow Way in Ireland, and this is your opportunity to find out more details before registering. Don’t miss out! Follow the link below and enter your details to receive an invite to our Information Session: https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/nbcf-wicklowway-2025/

We honor the strength of all those diagnosed with breast cancer as well as their community of supporters, big or small. Here are two message from our community ambassadors to celebrate someone they're grateful for.

“Always there to help me find strength to go through yet another round of treatment, with Mayrose, the sun will always find a way to shine.” Czarina, diagnosed 2022

"Sometimes you meet friends at a point in your life where you need them the most. Chantell and I only became friends a year before my diagnosis and we instantly connected. From the moment I was diagnosed, she stood by me every step of the way, with daily check ins, ensuring I was physically and mentally okay, keeping me physically active during treatment and hosting a community fundraiser, raising much needed funds to help my family. I’m forever grateful for the day she entered my life and want to take the time to honour her” Kathy, diagnosed 2023

Who do you want to celebrate on ? Tag them below!

As we continue celebrating the strength of friendships, we want to thank our community ambassadors for their support and strength they provide to others by sharing their story.

"I am incredibly fortunate to have amazing friends who have lifted me up during the toughest times. Their unwavering support has created an unbreakable bond between us.

I often tell Kylie she saved my life; if it weren't for her spreading awareness, I might never have had my first breast screen at 40. This was taken at the Mother's Day Classic walk, an event Kylie has rallied our friends to join in the previous 2 years. When I couldn't participate, my friends walked for me. This year, finally joining in was a monumental milestone. This photo brings me immense joy and always makes me smile.

The second photo is of my friends Shenaz and Yaz. Shenaz was the only person who knew about my diagnosis until I broke it to family and friends. Shenaz was the only person I saw during treatment as she's a doctor at the hospital too. Her medical lens and support carried me through so much." Zayaan, diagnosed 2022

In the lead up to International Friendship Day next week, we would like to celebrate the strength of friendships by showcasing some of our community ambassadors and messages to those special people they're grateful for.

"Felicity is an amazing friend. The day after I was diagnosed, she drove 500km to be by my side. She regularly made the 500km trip away from her husband and kids to come help me and my little family during chemo and radiation. She drives me to appointments, cooks and cleans for us. She truly is one of a kind. Here we are celebrating one chemo treatment left." Rebecca, diagnosed 2022.

"This is my friend Amy. Unfortunately, she knows all too well what the cancer journey is like after sadly losing her dad to cancer in 2021. When she found out about my diagnosis, she stepped into action providing our family with support including; frozen meals, grocery shopping, financial assistance and most importantly being my buddy whilst I went through Chemotherapy. I have been through a lot with Amy over the years, as one of my best friends she has been a shining star in a dark night. I want to thank her for everything she has done for us". Isla, diagnosed 2023

Step Up to Breast Cancer starts NEXT WEEK! 😍

Challenge yourself to complete 57km this August for the 57 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every day.

You'll be joining an inspiring community and Stepping Up alongside people like Lauren...

At age 35, Lauren was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer when her two boys were just 4 years and 4 months old.

Today, Lauren wants to do everything she can to help make a difference and improve outcomes for Australians diagnosed with this disease...

And last year she conquered the Step Up to Breast Cancer challenge and raised an outstanding $4,579 for world-class breast cancer research. 💗

So, join Lauren to step up to the challenge this August and get ready to make a BIG impact by raising funds for world-class breast cancer research.

Entry is FREE - register now!

Step Up To Breast Cancer. Sign Up Now! Entry is FREE. Join the movement.

Partners since 2014, 4 Ingredients will once again be helping us towards our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. We are excited to announce that this year 4 Ingredients and the team at Coastline MINI Garage will join forces to host the 2024 Sunshine Coast Pink Ribbon Race Day. They aim to raise even more vital funds for breast cancer through this year’s fabulous raffle, a 2024 MINI Countryman C valued at $58,227. Find out more here: https://nbcf.org.au/partner/4-ingredients/