Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Get involved
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the many ways you can get involved to help keep our breast cancer research, education and patient support programmes running.
Pink Ribbon Walk
Walk for the ones you love! Help us get one step closer to our vision of zero deaths from breast cancer, by joining us for the pinkest walk in New Zealand.
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Pink Ribbon Street Appeal
Give a little time to make a huge difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Volunteer two hours of your time to collect in your area.
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Go Pink for a Day
Join the hundreds of workplaces, schools, community groups, and people around New Zealand doing their bit to raise funds and awareness.
Start fundraising
Shop for Good
Take a peek at some Pink Ribbon products our partners are releasing this October. A portion of sales go towards helping us continue our vital work.
Start shopping
Check your breasts while you change
We're launching the Change and Check campaign with broadcaster Sarah Gandy! Keep an eye out for these stickers in changing rooms displaying the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
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Pink Caravan is on tour!
The Pink Caravan is back on the road for a Spring tour during October - November. Our nurses will be visiting communities in Auckland and Northland.
See when it's near you
Worried?
Recently diagnosed?
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Recently diagnosed?
- Types of breast cancer
- Tests & diagnosis
- Treatment options
- Advanced breast cancer
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Want to help?
- Donate
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- Volunteer
- Involve your business
- Buy Pink Ribbon
Checked your breasts lately?
We'll show you how. Checking your breasts is easy as TLC. 'Know your normal', so you can find any changes in your breasts as soon as they appear.
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Touch
Touch both breasts. You’re feeling for any lumps or thickening of the tissue, even up into the armpits. -
Look
Look in front of a mirror. Can you see any physical changes to the breast shape, skin or nipples? -
Check
Check any breast changes with your doctor. Even if you’ve had a mammogram recently.
Latest updates
Our latest events, press releases and blog posts
Blog
14 July 2020
Is it okay to fast during chemotherapy?
A new study sheds light on the benefits of fasting before and during chemotherapy treatment.
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Blog
30 June 2020
Building resilience with breast cancer
Those who have been through breast cancer, or who have been through it, know how hard the journey can be. But building resilience can be a way to help you thrive when times are tough. We share tips to get started.
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Press Release
16 October 2020
Debbie's story
Kim Tuliau from Bobbi Brown, Farmers, has always admired the strength and courage of client Debbie Hill, a breast cancer survivor. She invited her in for a complimentary makeover so she could find out more about her story.
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Event
22 October 2020
Webinar: Complementing cancer treatment
Complementary and integrative therapies abound in this day and age, but how do you know if it's
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Event
24 October 2020
Grace and Sam's Earring Fundraiser
Grace and Sam are siblings who have decided to make butterfly earrings with 10% of each pair going to BCFNZ.
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Event
30 October 2020
Pink Ribbon Street Appeal Day 1
Forget painting the town red! This October, it's all about pink. Grab a bucket, get pinked up, and join
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