Charities we are Supporting

This year we add a splash of blue to the mix with funds raised going to both the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Movember Foundation – who support beyondblue and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Movember Foundation   

Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. The Movember foundation aims to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. Funds received from the UOW team will go to Movember health partners “Prostate Cancer Foundation” & “Beyond Blue”

Calling all Mo Bro’s & Sistas!

As part of the combined Womens & Mens Pink/Blue Ribbon Breakfast fund raising this year. UOW are asking all Gents MO Bro’s & Sista’s to get in on the action by joining the UOW Movember Network as a team or individual. For more information email Chris Torrens at pinkblue-breakfast@uow.edu.au

What to do next for  Movember?

1. Register yourself on the Movember website: http://au.movember.com/register/
2. Join the UOW Network on the Movember website
3. Email Chris Torrens at pinkblue-breakfast@uow.edu.au to Join the UOW Movember Commitment Parade at the breakfast

 

National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded national organisation in Australia raising money for research into prevention and cure of breast cancer. Research programs funded by the NBCF cover every aspect of breast cancer, from increasing understanding of genetics to providing better treatments and improving ways to support women and their families. In partnership with the Australian Community NBCF is leading the pursuit for new knowledge in the prevention and cure of Breast Cancer.