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The NSW Bar Association Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast is on Friday, 18 October 2013. Come and have breakfast with old and new friends and help raise money for very worthy causes. The breakfast will be held at Metro St James in Hyde Park from 7.45am to 9.00am. It is casual seating, so no need to book a table and both members and non-members welcome. Download an rsvp form. Even if you can only make it for a short time, please join us to support these great causes

Supporting charities

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded national organisation in Australia raising money for research into prevention and cure of breast cancer. Research programs funded by the NBCF cover every aspect of breast cancer, from increasing understanding of genetics to providing better treatments and improving ways to support women and their families. The NBCF relies almost entirely on corporate and community support to continue its work.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. The PCFA focuses on funding innovative research, support, information and advocacy for men with prostate cancer and raising awareness across the community. PCFA operates over 100 supports groups Australia wide who provide support and advocacy, via the phone or face to face to men and their families affected by prostate cancer. These groups meet regularly and provide a meeting forum for the exchange of experiences, ideas and news as well as an invaluable support network.

If you are unable to make the breakfast but would like to make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation or the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, please complete the donation section of the RSVP Form and we will organise for the tax deductible receipt to be forwarded to you.

For all event enquiries, please contact Katie Retford, kretford@nswbar.asn.au or phone 02 9232 4055.

14 October 2013