Pinktober Hobart 2017- calendar of events - Has Ended
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Please see below for detials of what is on to support the National Breast Cancer Foundaiton in Hobart for October=Pinktober, breast cancer awareness month
About the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)
The NBCF is the only national body that funds life-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. Breast cancer is the most common life-threatening cancer facing Australian women, mothers, sisters, wives, daughters and friends, and 1 % of males are also diagnosed each year. With 48 Australians diagnosed each day and over 65,000 Australians living amongst us with breast cancer, there is still much to do.
With 8 Australian's dying each day, the aspirational goal of the NBCF is to see this figure reduced to ZERO deaths from breast cancer by 2030. Research is the only way to prevent deaths, and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated. By funding world-class research, NBCF is leading the way in research projects.
Since 1994, NBCF has awarded more than $140 million to 470 Australian-based research projects to improve the health and well-being of those affected by breast cancer, funding research right across the spectrum – from understanding the fundamental basis of the disease to psychosocial research aimed at improving the quality of life for survivors.
More info on the NBCF is available here:
http://nbcf.org.au/about-national-breast-cancer-foundation/about-us
Upcoming Pinktober Events for the NBCF Volunteer Committee in Tasmania
MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pinktober Light Up - Hobart
When: 1 October 2017
Where: Railway Roundabout Fountain, the Elizabeth Mall and Kennedy Lane, and Franklin Square Fountain
To mark the commencement of October, breast cancer awareness month, and to herald the upcoming MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pink Cup on the 8 October in Hobart, the MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pinktober Light Up Hobart will see the Hobart City Council's sites at the Railway Roundabout Fountain, the Elizabeth Mall and Kennedy Lane, and also the Franklin Square Fountain lit up pink to shine a spotlight on breast cancer awareness this Pinktober in Hobart. As in previous years, the Hobart Volunteer Committee are encouraging local businesses and store fronts to also consider going pink for the month, to share on social media and tag @NBCFAust and @EventsTasmania and to consider having a donation box instore or onsite as a way to show their support for this initiative. Donations can be made online at: https://nbcf-hostyourown.gofundraise.com.au/page/JudiAdams3
To find out more, contact Judi Adams on eventstas@gmail.com
Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2017- Host an event this Pinktober
Want to host your own Pinktober event ?
The National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfast is on again this Pinktober, registrations are now open across the entire month of October, so sign up online http://pinkribbonbreakfast.gofundraise.com.au/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv4bY99b91QIV1AcqCh15DwPSEAAYASAAEgLMcPD_BwE if you want to host our own event
Or you can simply donate this Pinktober at the link below.
https://nbcf-hostyourown.gofundraise.com.au/page/JudiAdams3
2017 MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pink Cup
When: Sunday 8 October 2017 from midday
Where: Luxbet Park Elwick
This annual thoroughbred race day, turning ten this year, has a wonderful history as a successful grass roots community fundraising event, run entirely by volunteers, and is the largest charity race day held in Tasmania, having run in both Hobart and Launceston, with the cup race itself having been run across race tracks in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.
In the years since inception, this Tasmanian race day has raised over $234,000 net profit for the charity, which has enormous benefit to the research that the National Breast Cancer Foundation funds.
Funds raised locally at this race day in 2016 have ultimately assisted to support National Breast Cancer initiatives like the Endowed Chairs program, ensuring two leading lights working on research into breast cancer can continue their vital ground breaking work, feeding into the global knowledge about breast cancer.
As well as raising much needed funds for a valued cause, the Pink Cup is also a fun and affordable event and brings together guests from within the state as well as from intrastate.
Tickets are $75 a head, and 20% of the ticket price is donated to the charity.
Auctioneer Hank Petrusma of EIS Property will again conduct Live Auctions, there will be silent auction items, Spin and Win, and a raffle will again feature, along with prizes for best dressed guests.
Call the Tasmanian Racing Club on 03 6272 9492 to book and contact Judi Adams on eventstas@gmail.com to discuss sponsoring, aligning, donating and volunteering opportunities.
Introducing the People's Choice, Vote for the Best Dressed Table at the 2017 MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pink Cup
As in previous years' at this event, there will be best dressed prizes, including a best dressed table prize. This year, choosing the winner for best dressed table will be over to you, for the people to vote.
Voting is as easy as buying a pink ribbon for $2 and placing it in the floral arrangement at the best dressed table of your choice. Unlike other elections, you can vote more than once, and of course you can vote for your own table!
If people want to book a table and come representing a store, firm or brand, or wearing clothing or millinery by a particular designer or store, they can do so and maybe even win a prize for best dressed table!
With prior notice, the TRC and NBCF can arrange to have a laminated logo for the table to promote the firm the table guests are representing.
Please do make contact if you wished to be involved in this initiative at this year's MacMurray Insurance Brokers Pink Cup event on 8 October. eventstas@gmail.com
Military Mumma Pinktober Bootcamp
When: Saturday 14 October 2017 9.30 am
Where: Military Mumma Headquarters, Cambridge Park
Join us at MMHQ on Saturday the 14 October at 0930 DRESSED IN PINK, and help us raise awareness and funds for this life changing charity!
*Payment of a minimum of $10 must be made on the day to participate in the Bootcamp, and 100% profits will go towards the NBCF* Military Mumma will also be holding a charity check in each day for the month of October, with each check in to their site seeing a donation made to the NBCF!
Check out the facebook post for more info at: https://www.facebook.com/militarymumma/posts/1433590220067327:0
Contact Military Mumma to sign up and register at
To donate to Pinktober Hobart 2017 go to:
https://nbcf-hostyourown.gofundraise.com.au/page/JudiAdams3
For more information on the NBCF around Tasmania, contact Judi Adams on eventstas@gmail.com , 0415 294 610 or check out social media at www.facebook.com/EventsTasmania
