Helping out has never tasted so good.
More than 600 Bakers Delight bakeries around the country, including this one at Werribee Plaza, are donating 100 per cent of the sale of its pink finger buns to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).
The June 3 fundraiser aims to raise $1.5 million for BCNA information resources, including the My Journey Kit, an information pack for women newly diagnosed.
Jillian Lawrow knows first-hand how important it is to stay informed and receive support when you have breast cancer.
The 53-year-old, of Seabrook, was diagnosed with triple negative cancer in 2006 after discovering a lump while in the shower.
Triple negative breast cancer does not have any of the three receptors commonly found on breast cancer cells and means treatment is slightly different to that given to other patients.
“Triple negative breast cancer is like a naughty child and can often come back early on,” Ms Lawrow said.
She had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation before getting the all-clear.
She said the BCNA’s My Journey Kits and online support group helped alleviate some of the stress and concern during her diagnosis and treatment.
“You want to be able to look over the factual information in more detail and hear about other people’s journeys,” she said.
The Pink Bun campaign has run for 15 years and raised more than $7.7 million for BCNA.
