October is breast cancer awareness month and Galway-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI ), is asking everyone to consider holding a fundraising event at their work place, school or home in aid of the charity throughout the month.
A ‘Pink Day’, coffee morning, ‘Pink Party’ or a cake sale, every cent counts and gives a chance to have some fun while supporting breast cancer research.
The National Breast Cancer Research Institute raises funds in support of the breast cancer research team lead by Professor Michael Kerin and based at the Lambe Institute, University of Galway. The institute-funded researchers are currently working on major national and international projects to improve the diagnosis and treatment for those diagnosed with breast cancer, where current statistics show that one in seven Irish women will develop breast cancer before they reach the age of 75 with over 3,500 cases diagnosed annually.
You can also support the charity through the many fundraising events they are staging during the month. On Sunday, October 13 ‘Swim in Pink’ takes place nationwide where everyone is encouraged to take a dip, splash or swim for breast cancer research. Registration is just €25 and you get a free swim cap, www.swiminpink.ie to learn more and find swim locations.
On October 17, the charity host a public ‘Open Night’ where fundraisers, corporate partners and supporters can meet the research team, charity staff and Directors and get a better idea of the research the team are working on and see how funds donated are used. This is a social event with music and nibbles with ‘fireside’ chats with key team members and tours of the lab available. To attend make sure to register at, www.BreastCancerResearch.ie/OpenHouse .
All through October you have the chance of winning a BMW X2 for just €20 while supporting the charity. The draw takes place on Sunday, October 27 at ‘Race in Pink’ as part of The Galway Races and tickets are available at www.WinABMW.ie
‘Race in Pink’ at The Galway Races on Sunday, October 27 marks the end of breast cancer awareness month, while celebrating the work of the charity and the research team. It’s one of the highlights of the NBCRI’s social calendar. The team at Galway Racecourse have put together a fantastic hospitality package to create a fun-filled day for those attending. Ticket are available now at www.RaceInPink.ie .
If you have a fundraising idea and would like to support the National Breast Cancer Research Institute during the month of October, just call 091 863 917, Email [email protected] or visit: www.breastcancerresearch.ie for more information about the charity.
