The Pink Ribbon Street Appeal is the Foundation’s longest-running fundraiser, and it could not happen without the thousands of volunteers around the country who donate their time to collect donations for life-saving breast cancer research, education and patient support.
More volunteers in South Canterbury are still needed for two-hour collection shifts across the two days.
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s chief executive Ah-Leen Rayner says local support is desperately needed for the charity’s work to continue.
"We don’t receive any government funding, so we rely on the generosity of incredible volunteers to keep our vital work going.
"Giving up just two hours of your time is a small act that has a massive impact. Every dollar raised goes towards our mission to stop New Zealanders dying from breast cancer."
Each year, around 45 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in South Canterbury. The money raised from the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal funds ground-breaking research, life-saving education campaigns and critical patient support.
Sign up to collect for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal at pinkribbonvolunteer.org.nz. Registrations close at 12pm on October 16. — Allied Media
