Media Release
July 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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New pink ribbon merchandise helps support women affected
by breast and gynaecological cancers
Every day in Australia, around 50 women are diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer.
This is why Australians come together each October to show their support for Cancer Council
through Pink Ribbon Day, Girls’ Night In and other Pink Ribbon Fundraisers.
“A diagnosis of breast or gynaecological cancer can be a traumatic experience that can severely
disrupt a woman’s family and working life, however cancer outcomes for many women are improving,”
said Cancer Council Australia’s CEO Professor Ian Olver.
“By participating in Pink Ribbon Day or a Pink Ribbon Fundraiser, the public can help Cancer Council
provide support services to improve the quality of life for those affected by women’s cancers, along
with research into potential new treatments and prevention measures.”
Throughout October you can show your support by registering to sell merchandise, hold a Pink Ribbon
Fundraiser, volunteer or donate. Funds raised go to vital cancer research, prevention programs and
support services such as Cancer Council Helpline, 13 11 20.
Register today at www.pinkribbonday.com.au
New Cancer Council Pink Ribbon 2013 merchandise includes:
Pink wristband $4
Pink ribbon pin $5
Pink ribbon pen $6
Pink heart bracelet $7
Pink soccer ball $7
Pink heart key ring $8
Pink socks $8
Drink bottle $10
Nurse Penny bear sml $10/ lrg $30
Pink ribbon scarf $20
Pink Ribbon Merchandise Box
(inc. 18 pens, 8 pins, 6 key rings and
4 bracelets)
Getting involved is easy:
ORDER Pink Ribbon merchandise to sell to friends, family or colleagues
BUY Pink Ribbon merchandise from any of our national supporting outlets*
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REGISTER to volunteer on Pink Ribbon Day (28 October 2013)
HOST a Pink Ribbon Fundraiser or Girls’ Night In
DONATE by visiting www.pinkribbonday.com.au, phone 1300 65 65 85 or find
us on Facebook www.facebook.com/pinkribbonday
*National supporting outlets include: Amcal, Autograph, Best & Less, Big W, Caltex (at participating stores),
Crossroads, Curves, Millers, New Balance, Rockmans, Telstra, and W Lane. All merchandise kindly
distributed by our friends at Toll. You can also support Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day corporate
partners by buying Woolworths Pink Ribbon Bouquets, New Balance Pink Ribbon runners and apparel,
Vanish Napisan, and Curves fitness memberships.