Supporter Events
If you would like to hold a fundraising event to support the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA please call our Event & Sponsorship Coordinator, Angelique on 9324 3703 or info@breastcancer.org.au to discuss your ideas and register with us.
Breastique Art - Maximum Exposure Exhibition
Eat Pray Love - Film Fundraiser
Racing for Breast Cancer - Stuart Adams
City to Surf 2010
Past Supporter Events
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Eat Pray Love - Film Fundraisers - 7th October 2010If you loved the book or if you're yet to experience author Elizabeth Gilberts best selling memoir, then register quickly for one of the two exclusive Eat Pray Love fundraisers for BCFWA happening at a cinema near you. In the eyes of many, Gilbert was a woman who had it all -- a loving husband, a great apartment, and a weekend home -- but sometimes one realizes too little too late that they haven't gotten what they truly wanted from life. On the heels of a painful divorce, the woman who had previously looked forward to a contented life of domesticated bliss sets out to explore the world and seek out her true destiny. Brad Pitt and Dede Gardner produce a film starring Julia Roberts. BOOK YOUR EAT PRAY LOVE OPENING NIGHT TICKETS NOW! |
Engineer's Australia Eat Pray Love Fundraiser @ the Cygent Theatre - 7th October - 7:30pm for an 8:30pm screening
Contact Fiona Thorniley to register (08) 9321 3340 or email FThorniley@engineersaustralia.org.au
Live Love Laugh - Kokoda Adventurers Eat Pray Love Fundraiser @ Ace Cinemas Subiaco - 7th October - 6:25pm
Call or text Renee on 0411 220 141 to book your tickets.
Breastique Art - Maximum Exposure Exhibition
Whether you have two breasts, one breast, or both removed, you can make incredible art with your body
At Breastique Art workshops women paint canvases with their breasts to donate to our annual exhibition. 50% of the sale price of all art is donated to BCFWA.
20 to 40 local businesses, have been invited to display a piece of Breastique Art on their premises during the month of October to raise money for Breast Cancer Foundation WA.
All artwork on display will be available for sale ranging from $120 - $1200.
For full details visit http://www.breastiqueart.com/
Racing for Breast Cancer - Stuart Adams
Stuart's wife Michelle was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2001 at only 38 years of age and unfortunately after 18-24 months clear period was given the devastating news that her cancer had returned as secondaries. After battling the disease for a number of years, trialling varoius drugs and enduring four doses of chemotherapy, Michelle sadly passed away at the age of 46.
The memories of Michelle's beautiful smile and personality live on strongly amongst her friends and loved ones, and the generosity their family experienced has led Stuart to want to do something to fundraise for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA.
Motorycycle racing has been a big part of Stuart's life, which is where his fundraising idea eventuated.
Stuart will be competing in the 2010 State Superbike Championships from May to September, which is hosted over 5 rounds, each round consisting of 3 heats. A maximum of 25 points per heat wil be up for grabs over the 14 heats of the season.
Stuart is seeking people to sponsor him per point received during the championships.
Interested sponsors are asked to call Stuart on 0418 911 430.
Click here to download "How It All Works" including the Donation form
Click here to download Stuart Adams story.
To make a donation to Stuart Adams fundraising click on the Donate Now button below.
More information is available at Stuart's website www.racingforbreastcancer.com.au
Thanks to Steel Blue and Rick Gill Honda for their sponsorship.
2010 Perth City to Surf Fundraising
When: Sunday 29 August 2010
Glen Quartermain, Sports Editor of The Sunday Times & PerthNow ran the 2009 Rebel Sport City to Surf 42km Marathon to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA. He managed to complete the 2009 City to Surf 42km marathon in a time of 4:04:21. A fantastic effort, and is hoping to beat the time and his fundraising dollars in 2010! Support Glen by going to his everyday hero fundraising page and making a donation.
The cause is close to Glen's heart as a family member has gone through treatment for breast cancer. He will be donning the purple singlet and becoming the 42km man once again, in his mission to raise $4200 this year – that’s $100 for every kilometer!
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/glen_quartermain
If you have registered for the City to Surf and would like to join Glen Quartermain and the other superstars who have selected the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA as thier fundraising charity, visit www.everydayhero.com.au and register your fundraising page.
A big cheerio and thanks to all the other runners who have chosen the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA as thier fundraising charity in this years City to Surf, including:
| Fiona de Graaf who has already raised over $2000! To support Fiona CLICK HERE |
| Tina Gardiner who is running for her Mum. To support Tina CLICK HERE |
| Siobhain Howe is currently training for the 12km run. To support Siobhain CLICK HERE |
| Matt Dickson will be pounding the City to Surf pavement. To support Matt CLICK HERE |
| Charlie van Steensel will be taking on the 12km challenge. To support Charlie CLICK HERE |
| Dennis Tan who will be running is his purple bra. To support Dennis CLICK HERE |
| Luke Grundy is asking everyone to dig deep for BCFWA. To support Luke CLICK HERE |
| Kristine Mae Almario is running in memory of her Aunty Lucy. To support CLICK HERE |
| Joy Zec is supporting a great cause. To support Joy CLICK HERE |
| Kiah Salbie who is running because 1 in 9 is too many. To support Kiah CLICK HERE |
| Courtney Goodson who is supporting a great cause. To support Courtney CLICK HERE |
| Aleisha Power is running for her Nanna who had breast cancer. To support Aleisha CLICK HERE |
| Jennifer Codd is supporting a great cause. To support Jennifer CLICK HERE |
| Westpac South Shore is supporting a cause that is close to our hearts. To show your support CLICK HERE |
To find out more information about the City to Surf event CLICK HERE
Conquering The Canadian Rockies
When: EVENT POSTPONED
Location: Canadian Rockies
Join The Conquerors this September as they take on the Canadian Rockies on a mountain bike ride to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA Inc. (BCFWA)
Ride along the best sections of many famous trails of Sea to Sky Country, the world wide hot bed of mountain biking.
Single trails and forest roads will challenge the riders, while experiencing the dramatically beautiful landscape composed of deep coastal inlets, sheer granite walls, lush rain forests, thundering waterfalls, dormant volcanoes and vast ice fields and glaciers.
The Conquerors are a group of like-minded adventurers joining forces each year to pit their physical and inner strengths against some of the world’s greatest challenges. The primary objectives of the annual events are to succeed in conquering the challenge and have fun doing so, all whilst raising much needed funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA Inc. (BCFWA).
The 2009 Conquerors challenge saw 20 brave souls climb Mt Kilimanjaro with Peregrine. At 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Africa. It was a life changing and awe inspiring trip for all involved and generated over $80,000 for the BCFWA
This year's adventure will be held from 19th - 29th September with team flights ex Perth via Sydney.
More information including itinerary and trip notes available from nerida@peregrinewa.com.au
See www.conquerors.com for more information.
PAST EVENTS - Looking for ideas? Read the stories below:
Kerry Torpy Bike Ride - Perth to Kalgoorlie
(photo Kerry Torpy and Amanda with her baby who was born after she was given the all clear from breast cancer)
Kerry Torpy rode solo from Perth to Kalgoorlie from the 10th to the 14th of May 2010.
Along the way he fundraised for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA, and has so far raised over $5000!
Thanks Kerry, and the community who came out to donate along the way, and for everyone in Kalgoorlie for the great reception.
2010 Dandaragan Long Table Lunch
Sunday 16th May
Dandaragan Community Centre
12 - 5pm
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
$50 per person
Join with friends and loved ones in the Celebration of Women and Life at the third annual Dandaragan Long Table Lunch raising funds for BCFWA.
Champagne will be served on arrival followed by a sumptuous luncheon. Be inspired by our special guest speaker Ros Worthington OAM, Founder and Patron BCFWA, enjoy live entertainment by Dizzy Miss Lizzy, bid on your favourite silent auction items, and be involved for a chance to win fabulous raffles and spot prizes.
Over the past two years, we have had over 260 people attend our events and raised just over $19,000 for BCFWA. This year we aim to be bigger and better than previous years!
Linda Brown, Event Coordinator on 0427 514 031 or email dandaraganlongtablelunch@bigpond.com
Leap for the Ladies Skydiving Team Challenge
18 brave people joined the Leap for the Ladies Skydiving Team Challenge on 27 & 28 March 20010. They leaped from 14,000 feet above the ground, freefall at over 200 km/h to 4,500 feet then experience the beautiful parachute ride over the historic town of York! All to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA!
Skydivers were:
Saturday 27 March
Maryanne Flint
Karen Leibovitch
Sue O’Connor
Charmaine Van Helvoort
Uschi Colliver
Danni-Elle Dewick
Sunday 28 March
Andrew Moore
Terry Metcalf
Allison Fyfe
Sabrina Mofflin
Martina Obrien
Nicole Gregory
The Great Book Exchange
Would you like to exchange the novels you have read for new ones and raise money for charity at the same time?
Then take part in the second annual "Great Book Exchange"! Last year raised over $800 and Lesley is hoping that 2010 will be an even greater success. Start saving up your old books now.
When: Sunday 28 March 2010
Where: 12 Aldridge Road, Brentwood
Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Bring along your old books and then pay $5 to buy others. All funds raised will go to the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA!
If you would like to attend please contact Lesley McKay to RSVP on lesley@mckaysca.com.au
2010 Rottnest Channel Swim
Great news! Both Nazli Gwynn (solo female swimmer) and 'The Breast Strokers' team representing BCFWA safely completed the 2010 WAtoday Rottnest Channel Swim on 20th February. The 19.7km race departed from Cottesloe Beach, finishing at Thomson Bay, Rottnest Island.
A big thanks to Nazli and the team who joined forces to take part in the swim, all to fundraise for BCFWA!
Nola Cray - Cycling from Adelaide to Geelong
At 67 years, Nola Cray headed off on a cycling adventure from Adelaide to Geelong with Bicycle Victoria in December 2009. With the attitude of just taking it one pedal at a time, she helped to raise awareness and funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA whilst riding.
Nola has taken part in other long distance rides, and hopes to have all of Australia covered eventually!
Topless Skydiving for Breast Cancer Foundation of WA
Bunbury residents Melanie Robinson and Jessica Mongan topless skydived on 31st October 2009 to raise money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA.
So far they have raised over $3200 for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA.
A very brave and courageous effort girls!
Conqueror's Climb Mt Kilimanjaro
The Conquerors’ are a group of adventurous Perth men and women challenging themselves mentally and physically by completing different activities each year. Whilst completing theses activities, this group aim to fundraise for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA. This year, The Conquerors have decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, as their fundraising challenge!
Key Dates - 2009
• Thursday 17th September - depart Perth
• Trek commences Saturday 19th
• Summit Uhuru Peak Thursday 24th
• Return base at Moshi Friday 25th
• Sunday 27th September – return Perth
Nigel’s Bike 4 Boobs
On June 12, Nigel Wake began his journey to ride over 7,000 kms around Australia to raise money for BCFWA.
Nigel has been personally affected by breast cancer, losing his mother to the disease six years ago.
To begin his journey, Nigel flew to Bamaga, which is mainland Australia’s most northern town. From there he cycled to the most northerly point Cape York and then down the Cape York Peninsular and across the top end through Queensland, N.T. and down the West Coast of W.A.
Nigel rode into Hillary's Boat Harbour on Sunday 6 September at 5pm. To date he has raised $7500 for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA.
To learn more about Nigel and his ‘Bike4Boobs’ please visit http://www.bike4boobs.com/.
The Pink Gig
Was held on Saturday 15 August 209 at the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club. It was a huge success with the $30 a ticket entry and $10 for raffle tickets raising several thousands of dollars for the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA. The sell out crowd enjoyed a fun night out with live band "The Fit Swimmers" and youth support band as well as finger food, sausage sizzle and a raffle that was drawn on the night.
On May 10, eight aircraft took off from Jandakot Airport for 11 glorious days visiting some of WA’s most sceneic locations. But it wasn’t just fun and flying, these aviators also raised a massive $28,733. Thank you to Event Coordinator Jennifer Lewis and flying director Trevor Jones for creating such a unique and successful event that not only raised much needed funds but a great deal of awareness across our great state.
Intinerary
10 May Depart Jandakot for Geraldton
11 May Group Scenic Flight over the Abrolhos Islands
12 May Depart Geraldton for Coral Bay
13 May Coral Bay - assorted tours and activities available
14 May Depart Coral Bay for Point Samson/Wickham
15 May Depart Point Samson for Karijini National Park
16 May Karijini National Park Tour
17 May Karijini National Park - assorted activities available
18 May Depart Karijini National Park for Challa Station
19 May Depart Challa Station for Kalgoorlie
20 May Kalgoorlie - assorted tours and activities
21 May Depart Kalgoorlie for return to Jandakot
13 Year Old Walks The Bibbulmun Track For Breast Cancer
Well done Philip - Philip Clegg (13 years of age) completed his goal to walk the whole Bibbulmun Track in the first weekend of January. His generosity saw him using this opportunity to raise funds for the BCFWA which has already accounted to a phenomenal amount of more than $9,000!!!!
After his own family’s experience of Philip’s auntie passing from breast cancer, he knows firsthand how important it is to be breast aware and contribute funds to support those that are going through a breast cancer journey.
Sponsored by Ranger Outdoors, Philip walked 1000km finishing on his 14th birthday where he received a warm welcome from the locals.