Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation
Remote Wig Fittings Available
As part of HBCF’s response to COVID-19, we have reinvented the support offerings to ensure we are offering the safest possible services to local families. A comprehensive wig delivery service is now available for any woman receiving treatment for breast or ovarian cancer in the Hunter Region. Women can contact Cathy, our Supportive Care Coordinator
Newcastle Race Day – Goes Pink
Pink Race Day is the biggest community event on the HBCF calendar each year. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 the 2020 pink race day can to be postponed. But NJC have partnered with HBCF to provide much needed support in a whole new way. You can join in the fun and show your support this Saturday, 4
Hunter Pamper Packs Helping Locals Beat Breast Cancer
It’s the easiest good deed and gift you will ever give. Hunter boutique small producers have partnered together with The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF) to create a range of luxury pamper packages just in time for Mother’s Day. “Local charities, like HBCF, have been forced to close their physical doors during COVID-19 but the
Transporting Hunter Families Safely Through COVID-19
In order to ensure minimal risk of infection or transmission of coronavirus we have changed the way we transport local men and women to and from their cancer treatment. A private hire car company with strict infection control and cleaning policies has been contracted to provide safe transport for all of our clients. HBCF paid
Healthy Fresh Food Delivered Across Newcastle
During COVID-19 we have made some changes to our service offering to ensure everyone’s safety and to better support our clients. We know getting to the grocery store can be challenging at the moment and want to ensure any family going through treatment for breast cancer have access to fresh food. Keeping healthy during this
Self Care Packages During COVID-19
Breast Cancer treatment can be complicated, it is especially complicated during a worldwide pandemic. HBCF have changed how they are supporting local families through COVID-19. We are finding new ways to help people through their breast cancer treatment while in self isolation. Getting access to self care and cleaning items can be challenging from home.
Breast 5km Walk
Join the HBCF Community Fundraising Group for the annual 5km walk around the lake to raise funds for HBCF to assist Hunter families affected by breast cancer and raise awareness within the community. More Details coming soon. Enquries: https://www.facebook.com/events/416015505613832/
Coronavirus Update
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic it has unfortunately been necessary to modify many of the current HBCF programs. All of these changes have been in accordance with Health Department guidelines, and they are taken to keep all our clients, supporters and staff safe. HBCF Office Closure In order to minimise risk it has been
Newcastle Pink Ribbon Ride High Tea
**POSTPONED ** Due to COVID-19 ** Newcastle Pink Ribbon Ride presents a special event just in time for Mother’s Day. Join us for the Pink High Tea. Tickets include a delicious high tea, inspirational speakers, charity raffle, photo booth, stalls and much more. Date: Saturday 9th May Location: Noah’s on the Beach Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Tickets:
Wests Went Pink…and raised over $9,320 for HBCF
Newcastle truly went pink this October for Breast Cancer Awareness month and so too did The Wests Group and their suppliers, raising more than $9,320 by turning burger buns pink. Wests took the opportunity to not only support the cause financially, but to help raise awareness by offering guests the option of ‘Going Pink’ when
