National Breast Cancer Foundation (Australia)

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is an Australian non-profit organisation funding breast cancer research. It was established in 1994, and has awarded more than $200 million AUD to over 600 research projects across Australia. It primarily funds research projects studying risk factors, improving quality of life for patients, and developing and improving treatments.[1]

Campaigns organized by the organization include its October Pink Ribbon campaign,[2] its June GO PINK campaign,[3] and its August Step Up to Breast Cancer campaign.[4] It also participates in the Mother's Day Classic,[5] a national walk-run held annually on Mother's Day.

References

  • NBCF website
  • "Celebs unite for National Breast Cancer Foundation". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. 21 August 2008. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
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