Annie Hewitt

shave it off

Fundraising for Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation
A$2,900
raised of A$2,000 target
Shave it off, 3 October 2020
Pink your hair, beard, nails, office, pet. Wear pink socks, throw a pink party. The options are endless! Jump on board supporting local families navigating breast cancer. 100% funded by our local community, we are Hunter people helping Hunter people.

Story

October is national breast cancer awareness month, and also marks one year since my family was directly affected by this disease. 

On the 3rd of October 2019 my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer which hit our family hard. The last 12 months have been a struggle not just for her but for the rest of our family too. After seeing first hand how breast cancer affects entire families, I want to do what I can to help ease the burden on others going through their own struggle with this disease. 

One year on from my mum’s diagnosis, she will be shaving my head to help the campaign raise money and awareness for HBCF and the amazing work they do to support people affected by breast cancer. 

As thanks for all the generosity, donations of $50 or more will be put in the draw to win local luxury goods, that will be drawn October 3rd, the day of the shave! 

1st prize: Pamper box includes over $200 worth or pamper products and local sparkling wine.

2nd prize: A case of pink sparkling wine from Peterson’s Champagne House.

3rd prize: A champagne beverage pack.

The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF) is a locally based not-for-profit that is an entirely funded by the local community. Thanks to the local support of the Hunter, HBCF provides essential services to families as they journey through breast cancer. These services include everything from a wig library, private transport, cleaning and lawn maintenance, exercise programs, education scholarships, support groups and much more.

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About the campaign

Pink your hair, beard, nails, office, pet. Wear pink socks, throw a pink party. The options are endless! Jump on board supporting local families navigating breast cancer. 100% funded by our local community, we are Hunter people helping Hunter people.

About the charity

Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation

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RCN ABN: 97 371 104 347
HBCF offers immediate and practical support for local families undergoing treatment for breast and ovarian cancer. Throughout every step of the breast cancer journey, from diagnosis to recovery and beyond, HBCF offer support and services. HBCF is completely funded by the local Newcastle community. Funds raised by the community goes directly into providing on the ground assistance to the 1 in 8 Novocastrians who are diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer each year. Through the generous support of the Hunter, HBCF provides a range of supportive care services including: private transport to medical appointments and surgery, comfort packs, care packages, fresh food deliveries, lawn maintenance and more. Empowerment programs including to support and promote physical and psychological recovery after breast cancer are also available for Hunter families. Through a suite of meditation, mindfulness, fitness, psychology, retreats and support group programs, locals are supported to ensure they get back to living their everyday healthy lives.

Donation summary

Total raised
A$2,900.00
Online donations
A$2,900.00
Offline donations
A$0.00

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