More than a hundred Pink Lady silhouettes will be on display at Parkes Lions Park from 10am to 12 midday this Sunday.
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This is a meaningful show of support for women and families affected by breast cancer.
A free morning tea will be provided.
Every day 41 Australian women learn they have breast cancer and seven lose their lives to the disease.
“Each time a woman hears she has breast cancer, those around her in the community are also affected,” local organiser Dianne Green McGrath Nurse for Lachlan Health Service explained.
“Support for women and families affected by breast cancer is an important issue in our local community.’
“Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA) Mini-Field of Women events provide an opportunity for the public to pay tribute to all those affected by breast cancer.”
CEO of BCNA, Maxine Morand, herself a breast cancer survivor, said the event is a powerful reminder that you are not alone on your breast cancer journey.
‘This October, around 300 Mini-Field of Women events are being held in local communities right across Australia,” she revealed.
“These events are a great way to link those people affected by breast cancer with their local community.
“We hope people participating will find the event moving and enjoy it as a celebration of life.’
Di said that although breast cancer care and knowledge has come a long way, women are still being diagnosed every single day.
“They need our help and support.
“Breast cancer is an issue close to many women and affects our community.”
The Parkes and surrounding community is invited to participate in this local event and to take the opportunity to leave a personal message of support.