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Ritchies Community Benefit Program
18 April 2022
Our Fundraising Partner Ritchies IGA have added The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation to its Community Benefit Program which will not only benefit our organisation but also all our members. Each time
Pink Charity Golf Day
4 February 2022
HBCF are a completely independent, not-for-profit, local charity raising funds for breast cancer families in the local area. We are Hunter People helping Hunter People. We are excited to announce
Orica supports HBCF!
14 January 2022
Orica Kooragang Island is committed to playing an active part in their community by supporting initiatives which bring benefit to the community. The Orica Kooragang Island Community Investment Program aims
Brenden Sandell-hay’s 8 week Christmas challenge
22 December 2021
Over the next 8 weeks Brandon will be completing an 8 week challenge whilst also raising funds for HBCF A message from Brandon: A good mate of mines mum was
Give back this CHRISTMAS
19 December 2021
This year has been incredibly big for the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation and the local breast cancer community. Throughout COVID-19 breast cancer didn’t stop. And neither did we. Thanks to
HBCF PINK CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
30 November 2021
Win amazing prizes this Christmas – all funds raised from HBCF’s Pink Christmas Raffle will provide practical and essential supportive care services to local families as they journey through breast
Timberlina presents Knockers & Moles 2022
29 November 2021
Knockers and Moles is back for 2022! Hosted by the Fabulous Timberlina, , this event promises to be a glittery, sparkly night of fun and laughter raising vital funds for two local cancer charities at the beginning of World Cancer Week.
f45 morisset hosts donna’s head shave & Marathon row for breast cancer
25 November 2021
Mother & Son have teamed up to fight their breast cancer journey and help raise funds for other local breast cancer families. Donna & Mitch are hosting a Row Off
NOVA ALLIANCE BANK INVEST IN POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE WITH LATEST GRANT ROUND
21 October 2021
With community and customers at the bedrock of their mission, Nova Alliance Bank have again supported local community groups and charities in their latest grant round of $40,000 in funding.
busy bees at cameron park preston
21 October 2021
HBCF would like to say a big thank you to the wonderful staff and children at Busy Bees Cameron Park Preston for raising funds this month to help raise awareness
Pledging pink nails
20 October 2021
Brad pledged to wear pink nails for the entire month of October to help create awareness & raise funds for breast cancer families and he’s totally rocking it! Help Brad
boho vintage doily vessels
20 October 2021
Local Melanie is creating these amazing boho vintage doily vessels to help raise funds for HBCF’s breast cancer families. Vases are from 100% recycled materials, water resistant, great for fresh
pink cookies for breast cancer
20 October 2021
Dunkley Dash Espresso Hut (Mount Hutton) have teamed up with emjeffscookies to raise much needed funds for HBCF’s local breast cancer families. Pink cookies made by @emjeffscookies_are being sold at Dunkley Dash
Mickey & Co Cafe – Brez’n for breast cancer
20 October 2021
Mickey & Co Cafe + Kitchen are proudly supporting HBCF in a very creative way this year. They will be making delicious ribbon shaped pretzels for a gold coin donation
Peterson House Pink Blush Donation Day
18 October 2021
Peterson House will be hosting an in-store and online promotion for Breast Cancer awareness month. They will be donating $5.00 for every sale of Pink Blush 750ml Bottle to HBCF
Pink October Auction & Raffle
15 October 2021
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October. The aim of the month is to shine a light on the devastating impact breast cancer has on thousands of Australians each
let’s do it for the girls
12 October 2021
The lovely Luisa, owner of The Hungry Greek, has collaborated with some of your favourite small local businesses to create an amazing prize to be won this October Breast Cancer Awareness
hunter area plumbing go pink
12 October 2021
Hunter Area Plumbing have gone PINK this October to help create awareness and support for local breast cancer families after a dear friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The
naturally tickled pits
1 October 2021
Hayley at Naturally Tickled Pits contacted HBCF wanting to help give back to her community and be a part of creating awareness. So, this is how she’s doing it! $2.00
Scrubba body natural lip balms
1 October 2021
The amazing team at Scrubba Body have turned their lip balm packaging pink for the month of October. $1.00 from every lip balm sold during October will be donated to
survivor’s give back – online raffle
30 September 2021
Cheree is a breast cancer survivor giving back to HBCF after accessing support services throughout her own journey. To say thank you, Cheree is promoting an online fundraising raffle throughout
Breast cancer awareness month 2021
30 September 2021
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October. The aim of the month is to shine a light on the devastating impact breast cancer has on thousands of Australians each
wear it pink
24 September 2021
Join Newcastle Pink Ribbon Riders in creating awareness for HBCF and breast cancer this October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Have a bit of fun during lockdown and get creative! What
cabu design
24 September 2021
Carley at Cabu Design is supporting local families through breast cancer this October. 100% of Boobie Earring sales will go directly to HBCF. Carley is a passionate about supporting breast
Paint it Pink – HBCF community fundraising
25 August 2021
Why Fundraise for The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation? The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation offers immediate and practical support for local families undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Throughout every step of
Timberlina presents boobie bingo!
19 August 2021
Looking for something fun to do during lockdown? Join the fabulous Timberlina for a night of virtual drag bingo Sunday, August 22nd l 5.00pm-7.00pm I Zoom Online Prepare yourselves for an
Stay @ Home Pamper Package – Online Raffle
6 August 2021
Win yourself or win for a love one – A luxurious pamper package to indulge in while staying safe at home – all for a good cause!
HBCF movie night
19 July 2021
Thursday, 4th November 2021 Event Cinema Kotara, V-Max Cinema Arrive from 6:00PM for a 7:00PM movie start Join us for a lovely spring night out to support local women through breast
Pink Race Day Raffle & silent auction
2 July 2021
With Race Day cancelled in 2020 and numbers restricted for 2021 every dollar counts! You can bid on our silent auction or purchase raffle tickets below. All funds raised will
COVID UPDATE – Pink Race Day
28 June 2021
COVID-19 Update – Pink Race Day In light of the recent COVID-19 restrictions the Newcastle Jockey Club, Club NSW and Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation have made the decision to go
Kick it to Breast Cancer
6 April 2021
Are you playing soccer, netball or football this winter? Do you want to kick breast cancer’s butt and help provide practical support services to Newcastle families? Register your team for
Meet Chris
24 February 2021
At 72, Chris Garrod still loves nothing more than donning a leather jacket and revving up her classic Yamaha 650 motorcycle. She’s been behind the handlebars since the age of
Meet Denise
24 February 2021
As if life wasn’t hectic enough for Denise Davidson, running a semi-rural property and a family business while being the mother of five children and a proud grandmother, her world
Meet Margaret
24 February 2021
“I’m the mother of two beautiful sons, grandmother to five grand-children, and a great-grandmother to one beautiful great-granddaughter,” explains Margaret Parkes, sitting comfortably in the loungeroom of her Belmont home.
Meet Naomi
24 February 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYOyf-9F4LQ As her one-year-old son and three-year-old daughter play in the sandpit of a lovely Lake Macquarie home, single mum Naomi Cowper looks to the future with a mixture of
Meet Michelle
24 February 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu_Kal0e5Xc The day after Mother’s Day in 2020, with NSW gripped by the first phase of a COVID-19 lockdown, Michelle Kent received the devasting news that she had breast cancer
HBCF and HMF join forces for a big event!
4 January 2021
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT Talented Newcastle Drag Queen, Timberlina, presents Knockers & Moles – a joint fundraising event for the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation and Hunter Melanoma Foundation. Hosted
Give back this CHRISTMAS
4 December 2020
This year has been incredibly big for the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation and the local breast cancer community. Throughout COVID-19 breast cancer didn’t stop. And neither did we. Thanks to
Belmont HoteL, Warners Bay Sports Club & WARNERS AT THE BAY turned Pink for October
20 November 2020
Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local pubs The Belmont Hotel, Warner’s Bay Sports Club & Warners At The Bay went pink to support local families through breast cancer. There was
Women’s Wellness Hub Supported for 2021 by Nova Alliance Bank
20 November 2020
Nova Alliance Bank has upped the ante to help local charities. Since it was established in 1964 as a local credit union, the Nova Alliance Bank has provided grants and
Record number of Community Fundrasiers this october
26 October 2020
This October is breast cancer awareness month across the country, with funding tighter than ever before. HBCF have had a record breaking number of local residents sign on to raise
Belmont Pink Golf Day
26 October 2020
The Belmont Golf Club hosted a pink golf day on October 12. The club sold pink merchandise and socks and raised over $1000 to provide practical and immediate support to
Hunter Women’s Health Care Centre
26 October 2020
The Hunter Women’s Health Care Centre are going pink for October! By going pink for the month, the women’s centre will raise funds to support local families through breast cancer
Charlestown Target – Pink Day
26 October 2020
The Target Store at Charlestown will be holding a pink fundraiser to raise funds for hunter families going through breast cancer. The local Target store has been supporting HBCF for
El’amore Cafe & Grill – Pink Fundraiser
26 October 2020
El’amore Cafe & Grill went pink for the month of October to support local families through breast cancer. The local cafe had raffles, donations, a pink event and attendees enjoyed
Belmont Hotel – Painted Pink
26 October 2020
Belmont Pub has gone pink for the month of October. From the bar to the bistro, it has all been painted pink to support locals through breast cancer. On Saturday
Camilla is shaving it off
2 October 2020
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
Elka Pelka Accessories for breast cancer
1 October 2020
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
La PETITE Beaute – OCTOBER Pink Nails
1 October 2020
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
Loz’s Big Shave
3 September 2020
The Davies Families are shaving it off to support local families through breast cancer.
Make it Pink – Shave it Off
3 September 2020
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,
Remote Wig Fittings Available
3 July 2020
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
Newcastle Race Day – Goes Pink
3 July 2020
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
Hunter Pamper Packs Helping Locals Beat Breast Cancer
29 April 2020
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
Transporting Hunter Families Safely Through COVID-19
21 April 2020
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
Healthy Fresh Food Delivered Across Newcastle
21 April 2020
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
Self Care Packages During COVID-19
14 April 2020
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
Coronavirus Update
18 March 2020
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
Vote for a Courtesy Support Bus in the My Community Projects
12 August 2019
Voting Closes Thursday 15 August 2019 One week to go! Kahibah Sports Club has a My Community Project up and running and voting ends next Thursday 15 August! With your vote,
Bubbly Breakfast Goes Back to the 80’s
9 August 2019
It was big and bubbly and a whole lot of 80’s fun! Thank you to everyone who came along to raise funds for HBCF at the Bubbly Breakfast. You raised
Meet our new Ambassadors
7 June 2018
We’re excited to announce Ben Kennedy and Sam Poolman as Boot Out Breast Cancer Ambassadors, helping to launch the 2018 Boot Out Breast Cancer season. Hunter residents and local sports
Over 10,000 cushions made for breast cancer patients
5 April 2018
For the past fifteen years, Jane Harris (pictured), has volunteered her services to the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF) to co-ordinate the sewing of hundreds of HBCF Comfort Cushions each
Hike for Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation
8 March 2018
17-21 February 2019 Trek Australia’s Tarkine and Cradle Mountain region in ruggedly beautiful Tasmania with a team of HBCF supporters. As part of this adventure, you will spend seven days
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