Gessner supports breast cancer in Sprintcar

A big thank you to the GC Motorsport team who are supporting our fight against breast cancer.

Driver Cameron Gessner and his team are displaying the Breast Cancer Australia logo and pink ribbon on their car, transporter and uniforms throughout the World Series Sprintcar (WSS) Championships.

The sprint car is a brand new Cheetah design, which they hope will propel them up the leader board and of course give them podium finishes.

We wish Cameron and his team well, and thank everyone involved for their support in helping Breast Cancer Australia raise awareness and prevention into this disease that affects so many people in our community.

Rustons Roses Pink Tractor Art

During the Riverland Rose Festival, Ruston Roses held a truly unique and inspiring fundraiser. They painted their old tractor pink, and for a small donation, visitors to the Festival were able to paint a flower of their own on the tractor. For many, this was an opportunity to remember someone they had lost to breast cancer, for others it was an innovative way to support the cause.

Regardless of the reasons, the support was overwhelming and over $1,600 was raised. The tractor is now being used to promote the cause at other local events. Thank you to Anne and Richard for all their support.

Art Studio 17

Liz Burton and Art Studio 17 recently held a fundraiser at their gallery in Sunnybank Hills. Artists had generously donated their time and skills to paint a range of mini paintings which were sold with all proceeds funding Breast Cancer Australia's programs in Brisbane and across the country.

Helen Brooks, from our Brisbane office, gave a short speech on our aims and patrons enjoyed light refreshments while enjoying all the artwork displayed. This is the second event held by the Studio and raised $2535. Congratulations to all concerned, particularly the artists, and thanks again to Liz for her tireless work to organise the entire event.

Rosie de Koning

Rosie chose to raise funds for Breast Cancer Australia by cutting her "tail" with the support of her friends, family and colleagues. This novel idea helped to raise over $1000 from all of the generous contributions.

RAAF Edinburgh

Wing Commander Kevin Murray shaved his head for breast cancer. The generous contributions of the RAAF Edinbugh Air Force Base raised a total of $2125 for breast cancer research from this initiative.

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Sex and the City film night

Laura Puccio and Dani Smyrneos, both 17-year-olds, helped raise $6000 for Breast Cancer Australia at the Piccadilly Cinemas. Laura has had one woman in her family battle the disease and another currently fighting it. More than 400 women attended the sold out event. Breast Cancer Australia is grateful of the kindness of all the persons involved on this special occasion.

Ladies at the Piccadilly
Cinema

Dani and Laura inspired
movie night

Delightful pamper pack
of lipstick, nail polish
and lollies

High T Luncheon

Val Oldfield-Arbon held a High T Luncheon at The Promenade Restaurant, Stamford Grand in Glenelg, South Australia. Over 100 ladies attended the luncheon including Clare Lindop from the SAJC. There was a raffle and live auction which helped to raise over $3000 for Breast Cancer Australia. Thank you to all the ladies for their generous contributions on this occasion.

Ladies enjoying the food and drinks

Val Oldfield-Arbon(left) with friends

A journey from Botanical to Modern

Artists from Art Studio 17 have helped to raise over $1900 with their wonderful exhibition of quality original fine artworks. This fabulous intiative will help to assist our programs across Australia.

Breast Cancer Australia Luncheon

Over 100 guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and entertainment at the Sturt Football Club. This luncheon was a great success and helped to raise over $7000 towards our programs across Australia. Frank Trimboli has kindly donated his time and energy to create a relaxing and friendly day once again. Thank you to all that gave generously to Breast Cancer Australia.

Amber Petty MC from SAFM

Harpist and guests

Best dressed ladies Val
& Barbara

Special Benefit Concert: Gladstone Pop - Rock Concert

A fundraising initiative of Michelle Louttit's at Gladstone State High School Assembly Hall has contributed over $2000 towards Breast Cancer Australia. Various bands played their best for charity and the crowd really enjoyed their energy and soul.

Aspley Nine Patches Quilters

Mary Dale organised a fundraising initiative at the Aspley East Quilt Show in Queensland. The Aspley Nine Patches Quilters made a delightful pink quilt that helped raise over $2000 for Breast Cancer Australia.

We thank all involved for their generous contributions.

The quilters

Pink breast cancer quilt

Adelaide Hellenic

Mary Mangos from the Adelaide Hellenic Lions Auxiliary Club donates over $2000 to Breast Cancer Australia.

Hellenic Lions Donation

Armidale Morning Tea

Over 100 ladies gathered for morning tea at Jennie Henzell's residence. This initiative contributed over $4300 for breast cancer research.

Thank you for the support and generous contributions.

Breast Cancer Fundraising Initiative a Success

Breast Cancer Australia we would like to thank Frank Trimboli for his fundraising initiative and contribution towards the Ladies for Breast Cancer Fundraiser Luncheon at Sturt Football.

The lunch was a tremendous success with sold out tickets and approximately 160 people attending. The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Dave Flanagan were the highlights of the day. Julian Burton was a fantastic MC and all ladies and gentlemen were dressed beautifully in pink.

The room was decorated in pink with centre pieces on all tables, pink balloons and Breast Cancer Australia banners as well as the Pink Panther roaming around and getting his photo taken with many of the guests.

The raffles, silent auction and live auction items, including Harley Davidson ride to Mclaren Vale and David Bromely painting 'Iconic Boy', were greatly supported helping us to raise over $29,000 with the $10,000 contribution from the AMP Foundation.

We appreciate all the sponsors and attendees for their support and would like to thank everyone involved on behalf of Breast Cancer Australia.

It would be our pleasure to invite you again next year as we would like to hold this as an annual event. It is now an important part of our yearly fundraising so this will be the catalyst towards the next bigger and better fundraising event.

Kate, Maryanne, Pink
Panther, Frank & Steve

Julian Burton OAM, Pink Panther & best dressed
Gerry Brown

Frank Trimboli speaking
about his fundraising
initative

Brisbane Warehouse Bus Shopping Tour

On three seperate occasions a number of buses with breast cancer supporters went on a shopping tour in the northern side warehouse region. The fundraising initiatives of Tina Wilton have raised over $9250 in total.

Breast Cancer Australia greatly appreciates all generous donations.

Danne Skin and Spa Auction

Danne Skin and Spa held an opening and auction by Rosie Nikoforos and long time friend Donata Climatianos. Their passion and inspiration to others was reflected in the huge turn out of over 200 people, who were moved by the soul bearings talks of people's experience of breast cancer. In conjunction with the opening people bidded for auction items and helped raise over $3000 for Breast Cancer Australia.

Rosie Nikoforos cutting
the ribbon

Donata Climatianos and
Beverley Jarrett