The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia's leading

not-for-profit organisation A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

funding

breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer that develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, milk rejection, fluid coming from the nipple, a newly inverted nipple, or a re ...

research. Since the establishment of NBCF in 1994, more than $200 million

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has been awarded to over 600 research projects across Australia. In this time, death rates from breast cancer in Australia have also improved by 43%. Research programs funded by NBCF focus on further understanding risk factors, improving quality of life for breast cancer patients, and developing and improving treatment outcomes. Key fundraising initiatives of NBCF include the October

Pink Ribbon The pink ribbon is an international symbol of breast cancer awareness. Pink ribbons, and the color pink in general, identify the wearer or promoter with the breast cancer brand and express moral support for women with breast cancer. Pink ribb ...

campaign, the June GO PINK campaign, and the August Step Up to Breast Cancer campaign. NBCF works with other organisations for major

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events such as the Mother's Day Classic,https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/ a national walk-run held annually on Mother's Day.

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External links

NBCF website

Pink Ribbon Breakfast website

Register4 (Australia) website
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