Lady Mayoress raises $10,000 to fight women’s cancers
Parramatta residents have thrown their support behind Lady Mayoress Kirsty Lloyd’s fundraiser for Pink Ribbon Day, with an impressive $10,000 being raised to support prevention programs, patient services and vital research for women’s cancers.
Kirsty and a dedicated team raised the impressive total through the sale of raffle tickets, merchandise and cupcakes, a morning tea and an inaugural Pink Ribbon Ladies Night Out, held on Monday 27 October at Event Cinemas Parramatta.
The Lady Mayoress and Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr Scott Lloyd presented a cheque of $10,000 to the Cancer Council NSW on Wednesday 5 November.
“I am amazed by the continued generosity and caring spirit shown by the people of Parramatta in supporting Pink Ribbon Day. The Ladies Night Out fundraiser had up to 130 people in attendance for the special screening of Gone Girl, which is a great result,” said Kirsty.
“It was fantastic to hear from Crystal Huynh of the Cancer Council Pink Ribbon Project and Professor Nirmala Pathamanathan of Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, who spoke on the night.
“There are many people who were involved in this year’s fundraising success who deserve thanks. I couldn’t have done this without the outstanding help I received from Council staff, Councillors and local businesses.”
Local businesses and organisations donated gift vouchers, cupcakes, and theatre tickets for the raffle and prizes.
“Most of us have been touched by breast cancer, either personally or through the experience of our family and friends,” said Kirsty, whose family can relate to the impacts of this disease, as her mother-in-law is a breast cancer survivor.
“I feel is it this personal connection that inspires the community to come out in support of Pink Ribbon Day.”
Breast cancer is the most common women's cancer in NSW and 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed before they are 85.
“While Pink Ribbon Day is now behind us I encourage women to perform regular breast checks, be proactive with their health and support the many women and families who continue to be affected by these cancers,” said Kirsty.
Cancer Council NSW has a target to raise around $9.47 million for Pink Ribbon Day, Ladies Night Out and Pink Ribbon Fundraisers. For more information visit www.pinkribbon.com.au.
