Volunteer Newsletter May 2014Autumn is here with plenty of sunshine!

I’m Pearl Bailey and I would like to introduce myself as the new Volunteer Coordinator for NBCF. Kylie is still here! Her new role is Manager of NBCF’sSpeakers Bureau. Congratulations Kylie!

I’m really looking forward to working with all of you and helping to make your volunteer experience meaningful, fun and rewarding in NBCF’s 20th anniversary year!

Pearl Bailey Volunteer Coordinator National Breast Cancer Foundation(02) 8098 4860 volunteer@nbcf.org.au

WOMEN IN SUPER MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC

Women In Super Mother’s Day Classic this year had a great show of volunteers assisting with cheerleading, taking photos at our pink ribbon inflatables and selling merchandise. It is such a fun day and a great way to kick start Mother’s Day. I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

PATRON AWARDS

The NBCF 2014 Patron Awards were held in February at On Seven at David Jones.

Since 2004, the Patron’s Awards ceremony has been NBCF’s premier event, held to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of all members or our NBCF community.These awards are a tribute to the significant contribution and support of people and organisations around Australia to the breast cancer research cause.

NBCF Patron, Sarah Murdoch was there to present these prestigious awards.

I am very proud to announce that NBCF volunteers , Christine Loh, Kathleen Jackson, Brian Horton and Sandra Harding received The Giving in Kind Award in the individual category.

Volunteer Newsletter May 2014

Both Kathleen and Christine work regularly in Head Office, assisting the Speakers Bureau and Volunteer Programs and the Research Investment team respectively. Brian makes events in Perth come alive and Sandra is involved with events, the Speakers Bureau and fundraising on the Sunshine Coast in Qld. Both also actively recruit community members to become involved with NBCF.

A big thank you again to all of you!!

RESEARCH NEWS

Buying time for research depends on your support Click on the link below to read about NBCF’s goal of ending breast cancer deaths. It’s only a matter of time http://www.nbcf.org.au/timestory

Spotlight on volunteers

One of NBCF’s long term volunteers, Richard, features in our volunteer spotlight this issue.

Richard has been volunteering at NBCF for over 10 years. Here is a snapshot of why he volunteers for NBCF:

Why do you volunteer for NBCF?I lost a partner, my little sister and 2 very close friends some years back to breast cancer and it is for them and in their honour one could say, that I have committed myself to being part of the Foundation indefinitely, and most willingly participating in fundraising efforts that will no doubt benefit many others in future.

What do you like about volunteering?Meeting so many wonderful and caring people from all walks of life over the years, staff and volunteers alike, sharing stories and events past, and being part of a great team of individuals committed to the short/long term objectives of the Foundation.

If you could choose 3 special dinner guests, who would they be?Angelina Jolie, Sarah and Lachlan Murdoch (having met them both, a lovely couple).

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NBCF is now on Pinterest!It’s still a work progress - check it out!If you’re on Pinterest, don’t forget to follow all our boards. http://www.pinterest.com/nbcfaus/

RIDE FOR RESEARCH – CAMBODIA CYCLE 2015

Ride for ResearchCambodia Cycle 2015Imagine cycling across Cambodia with a group of passionate people, building lifelong friendships and helping National Breast Cancer Foundation achieve their aspirational goal of zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. Join Ride for Research - Cambodia Cycle 2015 for the adventure-of-a-lifetime and raise vital funds for breast cancer research.

Date: 7-17 March 2015Location: Cambodia

Movie OFFER from an NBCF fundraiser

Since the nights are drawing darker and colder what better way to spend a Wednesday evening than at the movies. NBCF alongside with Event Cinemas and Entertainment One are offering the chance to go and see the EXCLUSIVE ADVANCE screening of Grace of Monaco – starring Nicole Kidman.NBCF receive 30% of the ticket price.'Grace of Monaco Exclusive Advanced Screenings' In partnership with Entertainment One, Event Cinemas & Village Cinemas, NBCF is excited to invite our dedicated volunteers to our exclusive advanced screenings of GRACE OF MONACO, starring Australia’s own, Nicole Kidman. The film officially opens on June 5th but we are lucky enough to be able to offer our dedicated NBCF supporters the opportunity to attend an advance screening on Wednesday 4th June at 6:30pm. Purchase your tickets online via www.eventcinemas.com.au or at the cinema’s box office. Proceeds of tickets support NBCF.