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 David Jones commended for Philanthropic Initiatives
We are delighted to report that NBCF Diamond Partner, David Jones has received an award for 'Leadership in Corporate Giving' from Research Australia for its contribution to the community.
'Research Australia's annual awards recognise achievements in health and medical research to acknowledge Australia's most prominent voices in science, advocacy and philanthropy. The company takes much pride in being recognised for their continuous support and fundraising of breast cancer research.
"I know that ever one of us across stores nationally, and in the support centre have contributed to this award. I look forward to continuing to work on raising awareness and participating in Company wide fundraising initiatives to help in the fight against cancer," said Paul Zahra, CEO of David Jones.
 NBCF researcher publishes study in The Lancet
Dr Kara Britt, one of our Early Career Fellowship recipients, has recently published a study in the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, which has received national coverage. Kara works in the area of breast cancer prevention.
Click here to read the story in the Sydney Morning Herald.
 NBCF Ambassador, Julia Morris, Wins Celebrity Apprentice!
The National Breast Cancer Foundation is very proud to be the chosen charity of Julia Morris, crowned Australia's first Celebrity Apprentice on 21 November on national television. Through her efforts on the show, Julia has won over $150,000 for breast cancer research, a wonderful and unexpected addition to the funds available for our grant programs. Thank you, Julia, and congratulations from all the staff at NBCF
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 Register4 urges women to become members and participate in its first breast cancer research project
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NCBF) and Westpac today unveiled more than 8,000 pink paper cranes in celebration of the first birthday of Register4, NCBF's online community for volunteer breast cancer research participants.
Based on the Japanese custom that believes folding 1000 origami paper cranes will make a wish come true, Westpac's installation of 8,247 pink paper cranes represents a wish for each female staff member within Westpac to help find a cure for breast cancer.
Since launching last October, Register4 has acquired over 25 000 members, but is looking for more women (and men) to join the online community to spear head significant research projects – the first of which was launched today. The Baseline Health & Lifestyle Questionnaire was developed by some of Australia's leading cancer researchers to investigate the potential links between breast cancer and factors such as lifestyle and genetics. Register4 hopes that as many of its members as possible will complete the survey as every piece of information goes towards helping answer questions about breast cancer and ultimately finding a cure.
For more information visit www.register4.org.au.
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 This year Ford are building an online mosaic made up of the faces or chosen images of those committed and caring people who want to donate a dollar, or more, to breast cancer research. These passionate supporters will also be invited to add a message of encouragement, or in memoriam, to their image.
We're uniting friends, loved ones and communities in their common desire to discover the cause and the cure for a disease that affects over 14,000 women – and their families, and their friends – in Australia every year.
We're building awareness and bringing people together to help solve the puzzle.
HELP PIECE IT TOGETHER at www.piecebypiece.net.au
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NBCF-funded Australian Breast Cancer Tissue Bank plays a critical role in new breast cancer research
Australian researcher Professor Christine Clarke and her international collaborators recently had their exciting breast cancer research published in Nature Genetics, one of the most highly regarded scientific journals.
Their research identified a genetic variation that is associated with a specific subtype of breast cancer called ER-negative breast cancer. ER-negative breast cancers lack the estrogen receptor and not respond to conventional hormone treatments like Tamoxifen.
The large international research team studied samples from over 5,000 women with breast cancer and over 17,000 controls. This would not have been possible without samples provided by Australian women through the Australian Breast Cancer Tissue Bank which is partly funded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
This discovery marks a milestone in our understanding of how certain breast cancers might form. The next step for researchers is to understand how this genetic variation contributes to breast cancer, which could lead to new treatment options and improved outcome for these women.
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NEWS ALERT!
You should know this….. None of the following products are associated with raising funds for NBCF research program:
• Acai Burn
• Wu Yi Source
• Pure Lift, age-defying formula
• Dazzle White
• Pure Cleanse
Click here to visit the ACCC's Scamwatch site.
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 TEAM PINK
Have you heard about Team Pink our brand new sports program? Whether you play lacrosse, soccer, lawn bowls or go surfing, we want you and your friends to add a touch of pink and raise money through events, games and donations.
Research shows that regular exercise can decrease your risk of breast cancer, and assist during treatment and recovery. When you join Team Pink you can keep fit, socialise with friends and donate to a great cause at the same time.
Don't worry if you don't have a team – join one of our Team Pink events, such as Triathlon Pink (www.triathlonpink.com.au) .
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 RUN THE MARATHON DE PARIS FOR THE NBCF
You have the chance to run in the city of love and raise vital funds from breast cancer research by participating in the Paris Marathon in 2012 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Team Pink. For further details and to register your interest please contact Inspired Adventures on 1300 905 188 or email nadia@inspiredadventures.com.au.
Click here to download the flyer.
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