Each October, local business Donna Bella proudly decorates their shop in pink and donates $1 from every bra sold directly to Northeast Health Wangaratta’s (NHW) Breast Cancer Service.
This year, owner Lisa and the team have added a pink tree displayed on their wall. Every customer who donates can place a ribbon on the tree, creating a powerful symbol of community support.
Last year’s fundraising helped purchase vouchers for local breast cancer clients, allowing them to buy a post-operative bra from Donna Bella.
Lisa and her team have been long-time supporters of the service, providing not only fundraising support but also offering a specialist range of post-operative bras, prosthesis fitting and prosthesis purchasing for clients following a mastectomy.
“Donna Bella’s ongoing support makes a real difference for local people going through breast cancer treatment,” said NHW CEO Libby Fifis “We are so grateful for their generosity and commitment to our community.”
NHW encourages everyone to be breast aware:
- Check your breasts monthly.
- Book a mammogram every two years if you are age-eligible.
- Report any changes, no matter how small, to your doctor straight away.
The NHW Breast Cancer Service is free, and community members can contact the team any time for information, support and resources.
For more information about breast cancer awareness, visit Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) or BreastScreen Victoria.