October marks breast cancer awareness month.  As the most common cancer in women, with one in nine being diagnosed by the age of 85, chances are, we all know someone who has been affected.

Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day raises funds for cancer research into new and improved treatments, education programs such as cancer prevention plans for women and support services like Cancer Connect where a volunteer survivor mentors a newly diagnosed patient.

• $2 can go towards producing a meditation DVD to help a woman deal with the agony of chemotherapy.
• $10 helps pay for an Information Pack for women to cope with the aftermath of surgery to remove cancerous tissue from their breast.
• $45 can help fund a Cancer Council Helpline call, to inform and reassure a woman about her breast cancer diagnosis.
• $50 can help fund one hour of research into a rare type of breast cancer research.
• $100 can go towards accommodation for women who need to stay away from home while accessing treatment.
• $250 will help pay overdue electricity, phone, gas or rates bill for a mum who hasn’t been able to work for six months.
• $1,500 can help connect a telephone support group for one year, so that women can share their experiences and support each other through their breast cancer journey.

Through the sale of Pink Ribbon Day products at 103 stores around the nation, Telstra is helping to make a positive difference to the lives of Australians affected by breast cancer.  Pop in to Telstra stores from 19^th September and purchase Cancer Council’s exciting new pink range to wear your heart on your sleeve for all Australians affected by breast cancer.

There are many ways you can get involved and ‘Wear Pink’ this Pink Ribbon Day like hosting a pink morning tea, fancy dress party and more!

• Visit www.pinkribbonday.com.au for more information.