Pink Bun 2024

For three weeks, from 9 May – 29 May, 516 Bakers Delight bakeries around the country will turn pink in support of all Australians affected by breast cancer. 

100% of the sales from every Fun Bun and BCNA's popular beanies will be donated to BCNA – along with $1.00 from every tote bag purchased. 

This year’s campaign shares the stories of BCNA members Sam, Jill and Kansas as they talk about the challenges of their breast cancer diagnosis and how BCNA was able to support them through it. 

You can help by getting around Bakers Delight and the Pink Bun Campaign this May. Simply head into your local Bakers Delight between 9 and 29 May and purchase a 6 pack of Fun Buns, BCNA beanie and/or tote bag and help BCNA support others in your community affected by breast cancer. 

Meet this year’s Pink Bun ambassadors

The faces of this year's campaign – Kansas, Sam, and Jill – share their personal stories and shine a light on how BCNA has supported each of them through their breast cancer experiences. They were joined by BCNA staff who supported them in some way on their respective journeys.

Kansas, who was diagnosed at just 24 years of age, drove up from rural Victoria to take part. It was BCNA’s Pink Lady Match that reminded her to book in with her GP to get a lump checked. Following the resulting breast cancer diagnosis Kansas relied on BCNA’s online resources including the My Journey app to keep track of symptoms and prepare for medical appointments.

Sam from Canberra is a First Nations woman and mum of five who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39 years of age. Sam contacted our free Helpline to share a very confronting experience when she went through airport screening with a prosthesis. BCNA subsequently advocated on her behalf for better training of airport staff in these circumstances so that others may be spared the same humiliating experience. 

Jill from Perth was diagnosed with metastatic or incurable breast cancer in her early 50s. Jill is just one of our members to have benefitted from BCNA’s advocacy work, as she her medication is now subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). BCNA advocated to the government for this drug to be listed, inspiring Jill who has since become a Consumer Representative in BCNA’s Seat at the Table program. 

Whether you host a Pink Bun Party, buy a Pink Fun Bun 6 Pack at your local Bakers Delight, or donate to BCNA online, your support helps BCNA get around all Australians like Sam, Jill and Kansas who are going through a breast cancer diagnosis.

How BCNA can support you

At BCNA we provide information and support, connection and a voice for everyone diagnosed with breast cancer. 

• Each year our Helpline answers over 11,000 calls and emails.
• Recently we ran successful advocacy campaigns to have breast cancer drugs made more accessible on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Read more
• Last year we released our first issues paper advocating for improved data and services to ensure those with incurable but treatable metastatic breast cancer are counted and have access to the support them need.  Read more.
• The BCNA website and BCNA Online Network has been refreshed to make it easier to navigate and find the support you are looking for.
• Free digital resources, including new podcasts and webcasts, provided access to information and support no matter where you live.

How you can support people diagnosed with breast cancer this May

Whether you buy a Fun Bun 6 Pack at your local Bakers Delight, host a Pink Bun Party or simply donate to BCNA online, your support helps BCNA continue to be there for all Australians affected by breast cancer.

Ways you can support the Pink Bun campaign:

1. Buy a Fun Bun, or better yet a Fun Bun 6 Pack, between 9 and 29 May.
2. Make a donation via the donation tins on the counter, or simply ask Bakers Delight’s friendly staff to add a donation to your purchase at the register.
3. Purchase a BCNA beanie (available at selected bakeries).
4. Host a Pink Bun Party fundraiser with your workplace, school, social or community group.
5. Post a fun pic with your Pink Buns on social media using the hashtag #PinkBuns
6. Pop into your local Bakers Delight bakery and say thank you to the staff for supporting BCNA.

To find your nearest Bakers Delight bakery, click here.

Our thanks to Bakers Delight

Since 2000, Bakers Delight has raised an incredible $25 million for BCNA. Money raised this year will continue to help BCNA get around and support the 20,640 Australians expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year to ensure they receive the very best care, treatment and support.