Frequently Asked Questions
General
When is the official date of Purple Bra Day?
The official date for the event is Friday 17 June 2011. However, you can hold fundraising activities or events any day that suits you.
What is Purple Bra Day all about?
2011 is the 9th year of Purple Bra Day in Western Australia. The day is all about having fun, raising funds and showing that you care and are breast aware! Individuals (females AND males) simply register to take part, a free purple bra fundraising kit is sent out with a one size fits all bra and the bra is worn OVER your clothes on Friday 17 June.
Help us “raise the bra” and reach our fundraising target of $300,000. With the support of the Western Australian community and workplaces we believe we can reach this!
Why Purple?
Opened in 2000, Founder and Patron Ros Worthington OAM chose purple to represent BCCWA and differentiate from other breast cancer organisations. Pink is often associated with research, but here in WA purple represents emotional, practical and financial support.
With 1 in 9 women affected by the disease, BCCWA was able to provide assistance to over 3000 ladies in 2010 alone thanks to the generous support of the community donations.
How do I register to take part in Purple Bra Day?
A. Simply click on the “Register Now” link on the Purple Bra Day event page on the website and you will be taken to a secure registration page. Or you can download the registration form and fax/email it back to us.
What should I do for Purple Bra Day?
Anything! We encourage you to get creative - decorate your purple bra, dress up in purple, hold a morning tea, dare the CEO to wear the bra if enough money is raised, etc.
We provide you with the Purple Bra to be worn OVER your clothes, so all you need to do is strap it on and encourage everyone to dig deep and donate to you! You can raise even more funds with raffles, auctions and competitions! See our website for more fundraising ideas.
What’s the cost?
It’s free to register and you will receive a fundraising kit including your one size fits all purple bra. However, it is a fundraising event and the bra’s and postage do cost us so we hope that participants will set their fundraising targets high and get into the spirit of FUNdraising!
What does Breast Cancer Care WA do with the money raised from Purple Bra Day?
Purple Bra day is Breast Cancer Care WA’s largest annual fundraiser, raising over $280,000 in 2010!
The funds raised from Purple Bra Day 2011 will allow us to continue to provide personalized emotional, practical and financial support to women and their families affected by breast cancer. This can be by way of counseling appointments, helping with the weekly cleaning services, dropping ladies to and from medical appointments, helping to pay household bills, support from our Breast Care Nurses and so much more.
All money raised in WA stays in WA. In 2011 our fundraising target is $300,000!
How else can I get involved if I can't participate in Purple Bra Day?
If you aren't able to participate in a Purple Bra Day event or would prefer to support in other ways, then you can still make a donation. Click on “Donate Now” on the Purple Bra Day event page on our website, this will take you to our secure fundraising site where you then need to choose your option from the panel in the left hand column.
You can also become a Breast Cancer Care WA volunteer! It is lots of fun and we couldn’t continue without the assistance of our fabulous volunteer team so please contact us on 9324 3703 if you are interested.
What does my Purple Bra Day Kit contain?
You will be sent a complimentary Purple Bra registration kit including your “one size fits all” purple bra, posters, a receipt book and information on where your fundraising dollar goes.
How long does it take for the Purple Bra Fundraising Kit to be posted?
You should receive your Purple Bra Fundraising Kit within 5 business days of registering. If you have still not received your kit in the mail by this time, then please call us on 9324 3703 so we can chase this up for you.
How do I collect donations?
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Create an online fundraising page when you register and collect donations online before the event. Personalise the page with your photo and why you are getting involved, set your target high and email the link to all your friends, colleagues and family.
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Make a donation box and ask people to make a general donation (as little or as much as they want)
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Use your receipt book, collect donations on the spot and give your sponsors a receipt right there and then! You can then use the deposit slips in the back of your receipt book to deposit your money into our account
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Workplace Matched Giving – ask your employer to match the funds you raise
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See the website for more Fundraising Ideas to reach your personal target and help us to reach our overall goal of $300,000!
How do I pay my money in to Breast Cancer Care WA?
There are a couple of ways you can pay in your funds.
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If you've created an online fundraising page, the money will be banked automatically and the donor will be issued with an e-receipt
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A cheque or money order can be made out to Breast Cancer Care WA and posted to PO Box 250, West Perth WA 6872
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Internet transfer to Breast Cancer Care WA’s account:
Name: Breast Cancer Care WA
Bank: ANZ
BSB: 016 498
Account:494892319
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Deposit over the counter. Use the deposit slips included in your receipt book and go into any ANZ branch to deposit over the counter.
Please call 9324 3703 if you have further questions about banking your funds.
What competitions or rewards are on offer this year?
There will be fantastic prizes on offer for our highest fundraisers in different categories, including individual, workplace, best overall, most outstanding bra wearer, etc.
Can I get more promotional material?
You can download extra posters here or phone 9324 3703 if you require more posters, bras or receipt books.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible.
Online Donations
Is fundraising online secure?
Yes – our website is hosted by Artez, a North American technology company specialising in the development of online fundraising websites for non-profit and community organisations. Artez have successfully developed and utilised this technology for over 200 organisations around the world.
Every payment made on our online fundraising system is fully secured, using high-level encryption technology – the same standard most Australian banks use for their internet banking. The site uses 128 bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) between your browser and our website, with 1024 bit java encryption between our website and the Australian Banking Network.
Does the site accept overseas donations?
Yes – with online fundraising, there are no geographic limitations. You can solicit donations from supporters interstate and overseas.
Is there a minimum amount I can donate?
No, there is no minimum amount for online fundraising, however please note that you will only receive a tax receipt for donations of $2.00 or more.
How do I know if my donation was successful?
If you have provided a valid email address when making an online donation, you will receive a tax receipt via email shortly after you complete your donation.
What types of payment do you accept?
Our online fundraising system accepts most major credit cards.
Can I donate anonymously?
Yes, when making an online donation, don’t tick the option that gives permission for your name to be displayed. The amount you donate will still show up on the web page of the person you are supporting, but as ‘Anonymous’.
You can also make a general donation to Breast Cancer Care WA - click on the ‘Make a Direct Donation’ under Support this Event on the left panel of the registration page.
Online Fundraising
What is my personal website address?
Every host that registers to fundraise online will receive a unique website address for their event. Please check your registration confirmation email for your URL.
How do I upload a photo or video?
To upload a photo, log onto the site using the username and password you created. On the left hand side you will see menu options - click on ‘Edit my Purple Bra Day page’. You will then be able to select a photo from the content library we have set up, or upload your own.
How do I email people to ask for donations?
To send an email asking for a donation, log onto the site using the username and password you created. On the left hand side there will be a menu option to send e-invites. After you have selected this option please follow the directions given.
How do I display my cash and cheque donations on my online fundraising page?
In the menu list there is a “Add cash donations” option, so you can enter cash and cheque donations from your event. These donations will be added to your fundraising total on your personal event page, to help you reach your fundraising goal sooner.
You will also have the ability to pay in these donations using your credit card. Simply enter the donor’s details including their email address and they’ll be emailed a tax receipt.
Technical Support
What do I do if I have forgotten my username/password?
If you have forgotten your username/password, click on the link below the ‘Log In’ section of the home page labelled ‘Forgot your username and password?’. You will be directed to another page to enter your email address and receive an email to reset your password.
You can also change your password at any time – log into your account using your username/password and then click on the ‘Profile’ tab and then ‘Change password’.
What do I do if I have a technical support question?
You can contact us with your question by calling Breast Cancer Care WA on 9324 3703.