The National Breast Cancer Foundation is an Australian
non-profit organisation
A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization, or simply a nonprofit, is a non-governmental (private) legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public, or so ...
funding
breast cancer
Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a Breast lump, lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, Milk-rejection sign, milk rejection, fluid coming from the nipp ...
research. It was established in 1994, and has awarded more than $200 million
AUD
The Australian dollar ( sign: $; code: AUD; also abbreviated A$ or sometimes AU$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies; and also referred to as the dollar or Aussie dollar) is the official currency and legal tender of Au ...
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.
Campaigns organised by the organisation include its 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 people with breast cancer. Pink rib ...
campaign, its June GO PINK campaign, and its August Step Up to Breast Cancer campaign. It also participates in the Mother's Day Classic,
a national walk-run held annually on Mother's Day.
References
External links
NBCF website*
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Breast cancer organizations
Organizations established in 1994
Cancer organisations based in Australia
Organisations based in Sydney
Health charities in Australia
Medical and health organisations based in New South Wales
Non-profit organisations based in New South Wales
Foundations based in Australia
Medical and health foundations