October is the month Australian women and girls are encouraged to get together and host a ‘Girls Night In’ to raise awareness and support for women’s cancers to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
With one week of October still to go, it’s not too late to get the gang together for some good times for a great cause.
Cancer Council Victoria’s head of community engagement, Lyrian Fleming-Parsley said the organisation is hoping to raise more than $500,000 across Victoria during the month.
“Unfortunately, women’s cancers touch many lives in one form or another, either directly or through the experience of family and friends. Hosting or attending a ‘Girls Night In’ event is not only an opportunity to raise much-needed funds for breast and gynaecological cancers; it can also raise awareness about early detection and cancer protection,” Ms Fleming-Parsley said.
“A third of cancers can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices and taking part in recommended screening programs for your age-group. Getting together with the girls and opening up these conversations are a great way to spread awareness and perhaps change someone’s life.”
Register to host a ‘Girls Night In’ this October and donate the money you would spend on going out to Cancer Council’s vital work in research, prevention and support for women’s cancers. For more information, visit www.girlsnightin.com.au or call 1300 656 585.
