OUR FUNDRAISERS
This year saw the return of the very successful 100kms in July Challenge and the launch of our inaugural Big Bold Swim. People throughout Australia responded positively to these events and to our other community-based events like the long-running Tee Off for Breast Cancer Trials. Record participation from our wonderful community of fundraisers led to significant funds raised for our research program.
There was a plethora of activities taking place this year. Our fundraisers donned their sneakers and swimming caps for our challenge events, tee-d off at their local clubs, and hosted their own fundraisers small and large for family, friends and colleagues.
100km in July Challenge
July marked the return of the 100km in July Challenge, which saw over 6,000 people nationwide commit to walking 100kms during the month of July.
With every step they took they inspired their friends and families to donate, raising a staggering $545,000 for our research program and bringing hope to those impacted by breast cancer.
Natalie (pictured at right) was undergoing breast cancer treatment when she and her loved ones participated in the 100kms in July Challenge.
Sue participated in the 100km Challenge in memory of her cousins, Ailsa and Mary.
Big Bold Swim
In February we dived right in by launching the inaugural Big Bold Swim. Over 1,300 participants made a big splash and swam 10, 15 or 30 kms during March.
Donning their pink swimming caps, they stood out on beaches and in pools nationwide as they swam their laps and raised $495,000.
We thank everyone who participated, many of whom were going through breast cancer treatment or supporting loved ones currently going through breast cancer.
Melisa, was one of three members of Team Mermaid Boobies who raised over $10,000 during The Big Bold Swim. She was undergoing chemotherapy whilst taking on the challenge.
Laura and her daughter Alexis swam 58kms between them for the 58 people diagnosed with breast cancer every day in Australia. Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2023.
Pink Champions
We thank our wonderful Pink Champions who walked, ran, held trivia nights, gala balls, camping weekends and even hit the pool for aqua aerobics this year raising significant funding along the way. Here are some examples of our wonderful fundraisers.
57 Pink Post Drops Fundraiser
Tamlyn Gresser, pictured with her mum, was just 33 years of age when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Tamlyn created the “57 Pink Post Drops” fundraising and education initiative.
Whilst completing her chemotherapy treatment, Tamlyn, her mum and closest friends, hand delivered breast check shower cards into 57 letterboxes across Sydney every day throughout the month of September.
They reached 1,710 households and raised $6,968 for Breast Cancer Trials.
Belle’s Breast Cancer Bash
Since 2017, Belle Ferguson has been holding a fundraising camping weekend with friends and family. The weekend is filled with lots of fun activities for attendees, including golf, auctions, raffles, 100 clubs, a tombola, donut eating competitions plus much more.
This year’s Bash was their biggest yet with $26,235.00 raised for Breast Cancer Trials. Belle has now raised over $142,000 for breast cancer with $80,000 of this going to Breast Cancer Trials. Thank you Belle!
QLD Country Women’s Association
The QLD Country Women’s Association held a Ladies Day fundraiser to support Breast Cancer Trials and share important health information with guests.
This spectacular event raised over $7,000 for Breast Cancer Trials.
Ann-Maree’s Aquafit Crew
Ann-Maree and her Aquafit crew were back this year raising $10,000 through their merchandise sales, trivia night, raffles and even a Halloween Masterclass.
Their events are always fun and we’re grateful for their ongoing support.
Race For A Cure
A fundraising initiative created by Ben, Toula and Michael Kavich, Race For A Cure, had great success on and off the track this year.
Ben and Michael were once again joined by Tickford Racing Supercars driver Thomas Randle for the Bathurst 6 Hour and excitedly had their best finish yet, placing 2nd overall.
Since starting Race For A Cure in 2017, the Kavich family have now raised close to $250,000 for Breast Cancer Trials research.
We thank them for their ongoing commitment to helping save lives.
Team Race for a Cure celebrating their 2nd place finish in 2024.
Tee Off For Breast Cancer Research
Since 1996, Tee Off for Breast Cancer Trials has raised over $3.6 million for Breast Cancer Trials and concluded its 29th year with a record fundraising result of $297,860.
We had 113 clubs nationwide take part this year, many who have held Tee Off Events for more than 20 years. Each golf club and their members get behind this special day with lots of unique and fun activities generating much needed funding for our breast cancer research program.
Congratulations to the following clubs who were our highest fundraisers in 2024:
| The Sands Torquay Golf Club | $20,398 |
| Noosa Golf Club | $18,500 |
| Philip Island Golf Club | $12,724 |
| Bay Islands Golf Club | $12,330 |
| Mystic Sands Golf Club | $10,002 |
Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club enjoying their 2024 Tee Off event.
Catalina Country Club Tee Off Participants
The Australian Women’s Health Diary
In its 27th year, the 2025 edition of The Australian Women’s Health Diary had another successful year raising net funds of $865,000 and increasing sales by 3% to the previous year.
The diary has now reached a significant milestone – $20 million in profit raised for our research program since the first edition in 1999!
This would not be possible without our loyal and growing customer base, many of whom have been buying the diary for over 20 years.
The funding this diary raises has been critical to supporting our clinical trials research program over the past 27 years, the outcomes of which are today saving and protecting lives from breast cancer.
Special thanks to The Australian Women’s Weekly which has helped to produce every edition, to Lisa Wilkinson our Diary Ambassador for her personal support, and to our dedicated team who produce the diary each year.
We also thank our distribution partners – newsagents nationally, Woolworths and Australia Post.
Lisa Wilkinson with the 2025 Australian Women’s Health Diary.