Pink Ribbon Day Monday 26 October 2009

Pink Ribbon Day is part of Australia’s Breast Cancer Day and is an annual awareness day promoted by Cancer Council Tasmania to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds to combat the disease and support women and their families. All funds raised through the sale of Pink Ribbon Day merchandise are directed towards breast cancer research and essential support services for women with breast cancer and their families.

The good news is that the five-year relative survival proportion for women with breast cancer is the highest of all women’s cancer at 85% - an increase from 72% in the previous 10 years. This is because ofadvances in early detection and treatment.

Buying and wearing a pink ribbon is a way for Tasmanians to show their support for people affected by breast cancer and help raise money for vital research, education and support services.

Pink Ribbon Day 2009

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Pink Ribbon Day merchandise
Help us to raise funds this October. The money raised on Pink Ribbon Day makes a real impact - as well as funding research projects, Cancer Council Tasmania will also help those affected by breast cancer with information and support services.
Pre-packed merchandise box
This merchandise display box is great for fundraising at your workplace, club, school or on the shop counter. Each box contains 12 silk ribbons ($3 each), 6 enamel pins ($5 each), 4 diamante pins ($10 each) and 8 wristbands ($4 each).
Each order is delivered by volunteers within approximately 10 working days (from September) and includes merchandise, a poster, banking instructions, and a bank deposit slip.

Silk ribbon ($3) Show your support by wearing a pink ribbon during October. The pink ribbon is a national symbol of support and recognition for women who have been touched by breast cancer. The silk ribbon is included in pre-packed merchandise boxes. Wrist band ($4) Be sure to buy a wrist band and wear it with pride! The wrist band is included in pre-packed merchandise boxes.

National supporters

Cancer Council Tasmania and your company
By offering corporate support to the Cancer Council Tasmania companies can help fund cancer research and support initiatives as well as achieve benefits, which have real commercial value, such as improving staff motivation, enhancing corporate image and increasing sales.
How your company can support the Cancer Council Tasmania
Corporate sponsorship
The Cancer Council Tasmania runs many programs and events and there is sure to be one that suits your company/organisation's aims and objectives. Sponsoring one of the Cancer Council Tasmania's programs can not only help your business reach your target audience but can help us as we work towards a cancer free future.
Charity of choice
Adopt the Cancer Council Tasmania as your company's Charity of Choice and involve your staff in fun fundraising activities throughout the year.
Pro bono support
By donating your company's expertise, services or products, you will be helping us reduce our costs and spend more money on cancer research.
Matched employer fundraising
Match $ for $ the money raised by your staff for the Cancer Council Tasmania.
Corporate donations
Corporate donations are a tax effective way of donating to the Cancer Council Tasmania.
Salary donations
Encourage employees to make monthly donations to the Cancer Council Tasmania through an automated system set up in pay roll and then match these donations.

For more information about developing a partnership with the Cancer Council Tasmania call (03) 6233 2030.
For more information about breast health or breast cancer call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.
For more Pink Ribbon Day information call 1300 65 65 85 or email

Cancer Council Australia Pink Ribbon Day event website: www.pinkribbonday.com.au