✨ Wednesday Wellness - Education Edition
💡 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER This week’s check in is all about education – because learning is wellness for the mind. We’ve found some upcoming webinars that might spark your interest, inspire new ideas, or help you choose your next steps. Check them out and see what speaks to you! Breast Cancer Education Series Topic: Fertility and Early Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients 🗓️ Wednesday 17 September | 🕠 5:30–6:30pm (AEST) Globally, approximately 500,000 women under the age of 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Most of these women are premenopausal.Join Dr Wanda Cui and Dr Felicity Martin as they discuss fertility considerations in young patients with breast cancer. 👉 Register here Panel Q&A Session Topic: Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment & What Researchers Are Doing About It 🗓️ Wednesday 24 September | 🕔 5:00–6:30pm (AEST) Join this free online Q&A event hosted by Breast Cancer Trials - Moderated by Author and Journalist, Annabel Crabb. A panel of leading researchers, clinicians and patient advocates will discuss the latest in clinical trials and emerging treatments that aim not only to improve survival, but also enhance quality of life during and after treatment. 👉 Register here Breast Cancer Grand Round Topic: Making Sense of Emerging Data in First-Line HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer 🗓️ Monday 6 October | 🕐 1:00–2:00pm (AEST) Dr Otto Metzger, Medical Oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and principal investigator for the PATINA trial, will explore the latest clinical evidence shaping the treatment landscape for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, and how to apply this to real-world clinical practice to optimise patient outcomes. 👉 Register here 🏃 CARMEN'S FUN RUN THIS WEEKEND - SYDNEY EDITION! After giving your mind a workout, why not give those legs a go too? In collaboration with Sole Motive and Carman’s Kitchen, we invite you to join us this weekend for the first Carmen's Fun Run in Sydney - Sunday 21 September 2025. Walk, jog or run 5km, 10km or 21.1km and make it count by raising funds to help Australians affected by breast cancer. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable, pink-filled day at Metcalfe Park, Pyrmont. Read more and register via the link Carman’s Fun Run 2025 - Sydney 💜💚💛 Let’s take a moment to pause and remember that wellness comes in many forms — like connection, compassion, and community. Whether you're navigating your own journey or supporting someone who is, know that you’re never alone. Together we continue to build a network of strength, hope, and resilience. Warmly, BCNA Mods🎉🏃♀️Celebrating Sarah’s incredible marathon milestone!
We love sharing moments of strength, joy, and achievement from within our community, and today we are celebrating some truly wonderful news from Sarah, one of our Consumer Representatives. This week, Sarah completed the London Marathon, an extraordinary achievement at any time, and even more remarkable while living with metastatic breast cancer. Covering 40 kilometres through some of London’s most iconic sights, Sarah described the day as “big” in every sense. From Big Ben to the Tower Bridge and a powerful finish down The Mall, it was a marathon filled with determination, challenge, and unforgettable moments. Like many long distance runners, Sarah experienced highs and lows along the course. She started strong, slowed to soak up the atmosphere, and faced the infamous wall later in the race. With grit and resolve, she regrouped, kept moving forward, and finished strong, supported by the cheers of the crowd and the encouragement of loved ones along the way. What makes this milestone especially meaningful is the reflection Sarah shared afterwards. For the first time, she embraced that being “awesome” is not about times or performance, but about showing up, persevering, and doing something extraordinary simply by being there. Only a small percentage of people ever complete a marathon. Fewer still complete more than one. And the number of people who have completed 13 marathons while living with metastatic breast cancer is incredibly small. That makes this achievement not just impressive, but deeply inspiring. Sarah also shared how powerful it was to see the stories of others running for loved ones, causes, and personal reasons. A reminder of how sport, movement, and community can connect us and lift us up in unexpected ways. We are so grateful to Sarah for being willing to share her experience with our community. Stories like this remind us that there is no one way to live with metastatic breast cancer, and that moments of strength, pride, and joy still matter. 💪 Congratulations Sarah! Sarah is a member of the Seat At The Table consumer representative group. For more information on this program and how BCNA is ensuring lived experience is at the core of every policy change and research project, visit: https://www.bcna.org.au/our-impact/for-consumers/seat-at-the-table-program Join BCNA's Online Network group for people living with metastatic breast cancer.BCNA Webcast - Breaking Barriers: Global Insights and Local Voices on Metastatic Breast Cancer
Join us for BCNA’s latest webcast Breaking Barriers: Global Insights and Local Voices on Metastatic Breast Cancer. The webcast will feature special guests Dr Hope Rugo, a renowned expert in breast cancer research, and BCNA Consumer Representative Laura Yannouni, who is living with metastatic breast cancer. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, learn from leading experts, and be part of a conversation that aims to drive change and foster hope. Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024 Time: 3.30pm to 4.30pm AEST Register here🩷Pink Bun is OFFICIALLY HERE!🫓
Pink Bun is BACK!!!! Between 14 – 27 May 100% of the proceeds from every Fun Bun 6 Pack sold will go directly to BCNA to support Australians affected by breast cancer. We are so proud to introduce Emily and Bec, the faces of this year’s campaign 🩷 Their experiences remind us exactly why this campaign matters. 🌸 Emily was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer when she was 27 years old. Today, at 31 years of age, she’s the face of our Pink Bun campaign. 'Pink Bun means I’m not by myself,' Emily says. 'It means BCNA can keep showing up for me and thousands of others.' Emily worked at Bakers Delight for eight years as a teenager and into early adulthood, so for her, being part of the Pink Bun campaign is a special full-circle moment. 🌸 For Bec, mother of three, Breast Cancer Network Australia has been an essential source of free, trusted information and support. ‘When I was diagnosed with early breast cancer at 37 years old, I spent so much time reading personal stories and listening to BCNA podcasts to help inform my choices.' 💪 Let's make this years pink bun the best one yet! Let your friends & family know the time is here to head down to their local Bakers Delight between 14 – 27 May and buy a Fun Bun 6 Pack. 100% of proceeds go to BCNA so we can be there for all Australians affected by breast cancer, including our wonderful little community here 💗 For more information – and to find your nearest Bakers Delight – click the link here https://www.bcna.org.au/about-us/our-partners/bakers-delight-foundation-partner/Pink-Bun-campaign🩷1 week until Pink Bun is back!🫓
Just one week left until our 2026 Pink Bun Campaign kicks off with Bakers Delight! 🎉 From 14 – 27 May, buy a pink Fun Bun 6 Pack from your nearest Bakers Delight, 100% of sales go to BCNA so we can continue supporting all Australians affected by breast cancer 🩷 more details coming soon.... 👀Wach this space!First Carman's Fun Run in Sydney!
Carman’s Fun Run is only one month away. We’re excited to bring Carman’s Fun Run to Sydney for the very first time in 2025! Following its overwhelming success in Melbourne, Carman’s Fun Run is launching its inaugural Sydney event on Sunday 21 September 2025. In collaboration with Sole Motive and Carman’s Kitchen, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable, pink-filled day at Metcalfe Park, Pyrmont. Join our inclusive and supportive community who will help inspire you, your family and friends along your journey to walk, jog or run 5km, 10km or 21.1km and make it count by raising funds to help Australians affected by breast cancer. Secure your spot now and help us turn the Harbour City PINK! Find our more and register today🏔️ 6 People, 5,895 metres, and one incredible cause
We’re in awe of the incredible team of six (and support crew) who recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia. 🌍✨Initiated by BCNA member Kristal, who dreamed of trekking the Roof of Africa with friends to fundraise, this journey was brought to life with the help of @Inspired Adventures fundraising agency. But “trekking” doesn't quite cover what this group faced. 💪The team endured some of the toughest conditions their guides had ever seen. They battled snowstorms, gale-force winds, and altitude sickness, yet they persevered through every hurdle. For Kristal, this was deeply personal. With a breast cancer experience of her own, she was joined by her partner, close friends, and teammates who hiked in memory of their mothers. 👣❤️ ‘Trips like these are truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences. They build character and test you in ways that go far beyond the physical – mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This trek reminded me that I am capable, that I am strong, and that I have a powerful mindset and willpower to face adversity and tough moments.’ - Kristal If you'd like, you can donate to Kristal & team's fundraising page at: 🔗 https://bcna.grassrootz.com/bcna-kilimanjaro-2026🌱Wednesday Wellness - 11Feb26 - Women & Girls in Science Day👩🔬
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science🧪🔬 For this week's Wednesday Wellness check in, we're celebrating the women in our Seat at the Table (SATT) program who turn lived experience into leadership by shaping breast cancer research, innovation and clinical practice. Established in 2001, SATT has grown significantly, increasing the representation of women in research projects and strengthening outcomes for people affected by cancer. From collaborating with researchers to informing national policy, our SATT program ensures that lived experience influences decision-making and drives meaningful change. Thank you to these women who collaborate with clinicians, researchers, health service providers and policymakers across Australia to embed the consumer voice in decision-making. 👉 Click here to find out more about joining the SATT program Looking for more ways to get involved with breast cancer advocacy? 📢 Upcoming Event - Breast Cancer Grand Round The VCCC Alliance is hosting a special Grand Round featuring Prof Michael Gnant, an internationally recognised leader in breast cancer research and surgical oncology. This session will explore current evidence, emerging insights, and key considerations shaping modern breast cancer care. A great opportunity for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in contemporary breast cancer practice to hear from a global expert. 🗓 25 February 2026, 12:30–1:30pm AEDT 📍 Lecture Theatre A, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Parkville, VIC) or online via Zoom 👉 Event details & registration 📢 Upcoming Event - NEW Breast Cancer Measurement Framework The VCCC Alliance is hosting a session exploring a global measurement framework for breast cancer care, developed through the MLL program. This event will look at how international collaboration and data-driven frameworks can help strengthen outcomes across diverse healthcare settings. A valuable session for those interested in quality improvement, benchmarking, policy, or system-level approaches to cancer care. 🗓 2 March 2026, 1:00–2:00pm AEDT 📍Online event 👉 Event details & registration🏃TREK4BCNA🏃 - Who here has a case of the Trekking bug?!
Take on the adventure of a lifetime! You’re invited to join BCNA community ambassador Kristal in the TREK4BCNA to Mount Kilimanjaro this February. Whether it’s a chance to challenge yourself physically and mentally, a way to show support for others, or to do a life changing trek in memory of someone you love, a group of like-minded people will walk by your side. Click here to check out more: https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/bcna-kilimanjaro-2026/🌸 What a Day! Carman’s Fun Run Sydney 🌸
It was incredible to see Metcalfe Park into a sea of pink for Carman’s Fun Run. There were 3000 runners and walkers that laced up, participated and stayed to enjoy the event village under the sunny skies of Sydney. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who: 🏃♀️ Ran or walked alongside us 🎉 Cheered from the sidelines 🤝 Partnered with us to make it all happen 💌 Supported from afar We hope you’re enjoying a well-earned break this week — and don’t forget to polish those medals! 🏅
