TO ERADICATE BREAST CANCER AS A LIFE - THREATENING DISEASE
I never thought I would get breast cancer. It was a
difficult period for me but with the help of my family,
my support group at Breast Cancer Foundation, and my doctors,
I have finally come to terms with my cancer and learnt to face it. More..
- Breast Cancer Survivor
BCF believes that members play an active role in education and raising awareness of breast cancer. Both men and women are encouraged to become members.
Activities Calendar
Awareness & Fund-raising Events
Public forum at KKH
4 October 2008
11.30am to 2.30pm
1 in 20 women in Singapore have breast cancer. Early detection of breast
lumps is the best way to protect against it. Keep yourself updated with
the latest advances in screening, and find out what you need to know about
breast lumps, biopsies and more, from the breast surgeons at KK Breast Centre.
>> Download Breast Cancer_reg form.pdf
Discounted Mammogram Screening
1 - 31 Oct 2008
Several organisations will be offering mammogram screening at different discounted rates. For more details, please contact SCS at 6421 5804/5802.
>> Information on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Free Public Forum - The Women in Our Lives
11 Oct 2008
This public forum will be held at the Toa Payoh Community Club. English session is from 1pm to 3pm and Mandarin session is from 3.30pm to 5pm.
>> Information on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
>> Download publicforum.JPG
English Forum & Workshop - Understanding Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer
18 Oct 2008, 1pm - 5pm
This Forum and Workshop is for breast cancer patients and healthcare professionals. It will be held at the Outram Medical Campus.
>> Information on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Free Public Talks at National University Hospital (NUH)
7, 21 & 30 Oct
Lunchtime talks at NUH, from 1pm to 2pm.
>> Information on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink Bridges - Walk for the Women in Our Lives
25 Oct
4pm to 9pm
Come join us to raise awareness of breast cancer and walk for the women in our lives!
The evening 3km scenic walk from Mount Faber to HortPark is a befitting close for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2008 as it symbolises the many challenges which patients, their families and healthcare partners have endured in their journey against breast cancer.
>> Information on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
>> Download 25_Oct_PINK_BRIDGES_Flyer.pdf
English Forum & Workshop - Understanding Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer
18 Oct 2008
1pm to 5pm
This Forum and Workshop is for breast cancer patients and healthcare professionals. Held at Outram Medical Campus.
An Invitation: Royal Selangor's Jelly Good Time!
11, 22 & 30 Oct 2008
Singapore's leading chefs from Royal Selangor are whipping up a creative fantasy to help raise breast cancer awareness!
Participate in one of the four sessions with the chefs to support Breast Cancer Foundation.
>> Download Royal Selangor invitation.JPG
Pink Party by APS Lifestyle
31 Oct 2008
6.00pm to 10.30pm
The Pink Ribbon Party is a fund raising event organised by APS Lifestyle
Marketing Pte Ltd in support of Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF).
Your support is greatly appreciated. Please RSVP your attendence by 17 Oct 2008.
See you there!
>> Download pink party_APS.pdf
Celebrating Survivorship: Pink Carpet Evening
Wednesday, 5 November. Cocktail: 7.30pm, Showtime 8.45pm
BCF will close BCAM 2008 with a movie premiere of the latest James Bond movie - The Quantum of Solace. The movie will be screened at the Grand Cathay to raise funds for BCF. 2 tickets will be issued with every donation of $500/1 ticket with every donation of $250. All donations are tax exempted.
This glamorous event is organized to celebrate the inspirational courage and determination of breast cancer survivors to go on with life after breast cancer. Guests are invited to attend this Pink Carpet Evening in their best attire. Cocktails and buffet dinner will be served.
>> Registration Form
>> Download Pink Carpet Evening Flyer.pdf
Reebok Pink Ribbon Walk 2008
Saturday, 4 October
5.00pm to 7.00pm
This event is jointly organized by Breast Cancer Foundation and Reebok. Approximately 4,000 people will take part in the event aimed at emphasising the importance of a healthy lifestyle to reduce the likelihood of contracting breast cancer.
The walk will be held along the Singapore River Promenade and is approximately 5km.
The Registration fee is $35.00 for adult participant and $20.00 for children between 5 to 12 years old (Closing date has been extended to 21th Sept 2008).
All participants are entitled to a goodie bag which is worth $85.00.
BCF invites all participants to witness the spectacular light up (in pink) of the Arts House after the walk.
>> Register Online (Cheque)
>> Register Online (Credit Card)
>> Download Reebok Pink Ribbon Walk Registration Form.pdf
Light up of the Arts House
Saturday, 4 October, 7.00pm
The light up of the Arts House is a symbolic event to emphasize awareness of breast cancer.
The iconic building will be lighted up in pink, a colour synonymous with breast cancer awareness.
We welcome members of the public to join us in witnessing the light up of the Arts House.
This event is organized jointly by BCF and Estee Lauder.
Wear The Pink Ribbon Contest
September - October
"Wear The Pink Ribbon Contest" is one of the major events organized by BCF. The event aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and the need for early detection by encouraging as many people as possible to wear BCF's Pink Ribbon Pin throughout October. (The pink ribbon is the international symbol representing awareness and hope for women with breast cancer.)
This year, BCF is proud to present two new designs of the pink ribbon pins. Eight sparkling pink crystals are used in one of the designs.
The BCF pins are distributed island-wide at various outlets (e.g. corporations, schools, supermarkets, pharmacies, retail outlets, restaurants, hospitals, healthcare organisations, etc). Members of the public can purchase a generic pink ribbon pin and/or a crystal crusted pin for a minimum donation of S$2.00 and/or S$5.00 respectively.
In October, BCF volunteers go to locations such as the Central Business District, Orchard Road, shopping malls, MRT stations, the heartlands, hospitals, corporations and more, to look out for people wearing the pins. Those spotted doing so will stand a chance to win attractive prizes in a Grand Lucky Draw after the event.
BCF is recruiting volunteers to assist in fund-raising at shopping malls and hospitals. We also welcome members of the public to purchase the uniquely designed pins from us.
Please contact Devi at 6352 6560 or devi@bcf.org.sg for more details.
>> Download Pins 2009.jpg
Glow In Pink Project
Saturday, 30 August
2.00pm to 6.00pm
YHS Singapore is organizing the "Glow In Pink" Project, which will be held at Bugis Juction Square on 30 August, between 2pm to 6pm.
>> Download Glow In Pink! - with Pink Dolphin Event.jpg
Healing Through the Arts
Sex after Cancer by Dr Calvin Fones
Sat., 13 December 2008
2.00pm to 4.00pm
Free and open ONLY to breast cancer patients/survivors/their spouses
>> Download TALK by Dr Calvin Fones.pdf
Dragon Boat Training - Dryland Training
Every Monday
7.00pm to 9.00pm
Dragon Boat Training - Workout
Every Wednesday
7.00pm to 9.00pm
Support Group
Malay Support Group
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00am to 12:00pm
Open to Malay-speaking breast cancer patients/survivors only.
Expat Support Group
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00am to 12:00pm
Open to Expat breast cancer patients/survivors and interested members of the Expat community.
Family & Friends Support Group
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00am to 12:00pm
Open to family members and friends of breast cancer patients/survivors.
Men's Support League
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00am to 12:00pm
Open to male family members and friends of breast cancer patients/survivors.
Young Women Support Group
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00am to 12:00pm
Open to English-speaking breast cancer patients/survivors below the age of 40 only.
Promotion
Coffee Morning
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Friday, 30 May
10.00am to 12.00pm
Aging Gracefully
Friday, 27 June
10.00am to 12.00pm
Nutrition
Friday, 25 July
10.00am to 12.00pm
Hypertension
Friday, 29 August
10.00am to 12.00pm