Think pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Nine women are diagnosed every day with breast cancer in New Zealand, so it’s likely that someone you know has been impacted. About 650 women die each year in New Zealand from the disease.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps highlight this, and raises much-needed funds for research. Supporting the cause may be as simple as making a donation, or organising your own in-office “Pink Day”. Throughout New Zealand, there will also be pink breakfasts and pink walks, so take your pick.

Breast cancer is most treatable when it’s found early. The Breast Cancer Foundation recommends knowing the look and feel of your breasts from age 20, showing any changes to your doctor, and having regular mammograms from age 40 onwards.

Signs of breast cancer include:
• A new lump
• An inverted nipple
• Nipple discharge
• Crusty nipple
• Dimples, puckering, or dents
• Orange-peel-like skin
• Unusual breast pain
• Shape changes

PINK RIBBON WALK, Sunday 20 October
North Hagley Park, Christchurch

Dust off your pinkest outfit and join in. The fun kicks off at 1.30pm with pre-event entertainment featuring a live DJ, fantastic freebies, and a warm-up session to get you pumped for the walk at 2pm. Choose the 5km or 10km route. Dogs welcome too.

To register, and buy tickets to events, visit the website: www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz