Royal Oak Teams Gather for Pink Ribbon Breakfast

On Tuesday 21 May, the Connected Support Network team based in Royal Oak gathered with teams from Addictions Supportive Accomodation and Reintegration Services (ASARS), Salvation Army Social Housing (SASH) and the Family Store to hold a Pink Ribbon Breakfast and fundraise for breast cancer awareness and research. Their collaborative efforts raised over one thousand dollars. Event organiser Major Julie Cope (Women’s Ministries officer) explains that, ‘Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in New Zealand women. One in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, with 650 dying from the disease every year.’ Recently diagnosed with breast cancer and currently undergoing treatment herself, Julie is passionate about raising awareness about the prevalence of breast cancer and educating Kiwi about the support available through the Breast Cancer Foundation.

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