The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation’s Activities

Education / Awareness

•    Nationwide community breast health presentations/workshops
•    Corporate presentations/workshops
•    Public forums featuring national and international speakers
•    Educational resources – The Breast Book, Kia Kaha leaflet (key messages in Te Reo), Health & Fitness leaflet, Surgical Options leaflet, Diagnostic Methods leaflet and the Breast Health newsletter
•    Nationwide multi-media campaigns

Community Outreach Programmes We Fund and Support

•   Support for Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Teams

Grants

•    Breast Cancer Patient Register
•    Breast cancer conferences and speakers
•    Assistance to other breast cancer interest groups
•    Scholarship Programme – Radiation Therapists & Medical Imaging (Mammography) students
•    Medical equipment

Research

•    The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation Research Fund offers grants to New Zealand based research programmes on an annual basis

Fundraising

•    October Campaign initiatives including Pink Ribbon Day street appeal
•    Events – nationwide
•    Corporate sponsors
•    Trust grants
•    Community support