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Camilla is shaving it off
Camilla is shaving her head in honour of her beloved mum, Vera. Camilla’s mother, Vera lost her fight to breast cancer when she was 8 years old. She was a remarkable woman who always fought for a better life. As a young woman, her Mother and father fled Czechoslovakia (now The Czech Republic) to escape
Elka Pelka Accessories for breast cancer
For the month of October jewelery designer Elka Pelka we will be raising funds for Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation. 10% of sales will be donated back to support local families through breast cancer. Elka Pelka is a talented local designer. Shop local and raise much needed funds for breast cancer support services. Date: October Shop:
La PETITE Beaute – OCTOBER Pink Nails
La Petite Beatue Nail Salon in Hamilton will be supporting local families through breast cancer this October. Get your nails painted pink and a portion of each sale will be contributed towards HBCF. Tracey is a long time supporter and breast cancer advocate. Have your nails looking fabulous and support local women at the same
Loz’s Big Shave
The Davies Families are shaving it off to support local families through breast cancer.
Make it Pink – Shave it Off
October is national breast cancer awareness month, and also marks one year since Annie’s family was directly affected by this disease. On the 3rd of October 2019 Annie’s Mum, Bridget, was diagnosed with breast cancer which hit their family hard. “The last 12 months have been a struggle not just for her but for the
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