Friday Update 2 October 2020
Hello everyone,
Welcome to our Friday update and a very warm welcome to all
our new members who have joined us in the last month. We hope you are settling in and finding your
way around.
Don’t forget to have a look
at the Groups
section in the online network. We have some private and public
groups that you may be interested in joining.
Community News
Each fortnight we have
lots of great posts within our online network, here are some that you may have
missed…
1. Im
not ok…looking for book recommendations that will chase the blues away Commenced by @Nadi, sincere condolences on the passing of your father Nadi, look after you.
2. Does
tamoxifen get easier? Commenced by @Maggs44
3. Our
Gardens What a gorgeous photo @iserbrown
Community update
Drug company pulls pin on PBS listing
of Faslodex
BCNA was very disappointed to learn
in September that drug company AstraZeneca has pulled out of discussions with
the Australian Department of Health to have Faslodex (fulvestrant) listed on
the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Read
more
National Carers Week
11 – 17 October 2020
National Carers week is a time to
recognise the 2.65 million Australians
who provide care and support to a family member or friend with disability,
mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or
other drug issue or who are frail aged.
Fundraising update
Pink Bun starts 8
October 2020
Less than one week to go until Pink Bun 2020 goes live!
Just a reminder that next Thursday 8 October is the launch of Bakers Delight’s Pink Bun
campaign.
There are lots of great ways you can show your support:
1.
Visit your local Bakers Delight to buy a 6-pack
of Pink Fun-Buns.
2.
If you can’t get into store, you can buy a
virtual 6-pack of Pink Buns online and send a message of support to
family or friends
3.
Host a Pink Bun party online or in person click
here to find out more
and register
4.
Give a shout out to your local Bakers Delight
franchisee and staff either in person or on social with a photo of their bakery
and #PinkBunsForBCNA. Find your local bakery here.
5.
Like, comment and share BCNA and Bakers Delight
Pink Bun posts on social
This year, more than ever BCNA needs your support. Click here
to find out more.
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Enjoy your weekend everyone
The mod team,
Giovanna, Laura, Riki, Michelle & Pat