BCNA and beyondblue Launch - The Depression and Breast Cancer Fact Sheet
On Monday 8th December at the MCG in Melbourne, BCNA and beyondblue: the national depression initiative launched a new fact sheet for women with breast cancer - The Depression and Breast Cancer Fact Sheet.
Raelene Boyle, Olympian, BCNA Board Member and breast cancer survivor talked about her experience with depression to give hope to others living with the condition.
There was some sad news on the day however, at the time we were launching the new Fact Sheet, the news came through that Kerryn McCann, a well loved athlete and mother of three, had sadly passed away from breast cancer.
Both Raelene Boyle and Lyn Swinburne, BCNA CEO, addressed the media throughout the day to pass on their condolences to the McCann family and talk about her life.
Berlei Pink Bra 2008 - Cheque Presentation
BCNA staff gathered on Thursday 27th October in the Camberwell office to officially thank the team at The Berlei Group for their amazing fund and awareness raising efforts throughout October.
The 2nd annual Pink Bra Campaign raised $110,920 from the sale of specially 'pinked' bras available at David Jones, Myer and other specialty bra stores throughout Australia.
Sally Berkeley, Divisional Manager Berlei, and Jane Edsar, Berlei Brand Manager, visited the BCNA office to present the large cheque and meet the staff.
A huge thank you to everyone at Berlei for their amazing efforts. You do a wonderful job for BCNA.
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| L-R: Julie Hassard (BCNA Policy & Programs Manager), Sally Berkeley (Berlei), Katie Nicholson (BCNA Programs Officer) and Jane Edsar (Berlei) |
Melbourne and Sydney Memorial Services
Sunday 5th October saw BCNA, National Breast Cancer Foundation and National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre hold Memorial Services for women, and their families, affected by breast cancer, in Sydney and Melbourne.
The services were a great success with many commenting on how meaningful and sensitive they were. Attendees were encouraged to leave a message of support to a loved one on the tribute tree at the front of each church.
Melbourne
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| Our Lady of Sion College Chamber Singers, conducted by Nicole Howard |
Gerda Evans, BCNA Member, reads a reflection |
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| BCNA Community Liaison, Pam Williams, hangs a message on the tribute tree |
Pink Ladies planted at front of St Michaels Church |
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Sydney
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| Left - Right: Adrian, organist; Shan, Violinist; Dominica Matthews, Opera Australia; Fran Boyle, BCNA Board Member; Helen Zorbas, Director NBOCC; and Sue Cameron, NBCF Head of Speakers Bureau. |
Fran Boyle and daughter |
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If you would like to see photos of Pink Lady fundraising events held recently, please go to Supporting BCNA> Fundraising Activities.
Last update: March 2009
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