Mater Chicks in Pink in Woolloongabba | Non-profit organisation

Mater Chicks in Pink

Locality: Woolloongabba

Phone: +61 7 3163 8000

Address: 620 Stanley Street 4102 Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.materchicksinpink.org.au

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25.01.2022 Did you know that by the age of 85, one in seven women in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer? This month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our breast care team have been taking every opportunity to remind women and men to check their breasts, with Mater Breast and Endocrine surgeon Dr Heidi Peverill explaining the importance of checking your breasts regularly AND why it's important to become familiar with your breasts before and after pregnancy changes your body. Find out how to check your breasts properly and what to look for at http://mater.li/BreastCheck

24.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a time to remember all of those who have lost their lives to this disease. Natalie Stevens lost a courageous 19 year battle with breast cancer in 2015. Each year since, Remembering Nat has hosted a special lunch event to honour Nats memory and raise funds for Mater Foundation. This year, proceeds from the event will support the MaterQUT Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) Breast Cancer Biobank. To find out more about the event or buy a ticket to the Bubbles & Bliss lunch, visit https://mater.li/2MclOHV

23.01.2022 A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place. -Amy Tan Mater Chicks in Pink would like to wish a very happy #MothersDay to all the mothers out therenear, far or forever in our fondest memories How are you showing love to the special women in your life today?

22.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope this year is filled with with laughter and love Thank you for your wonderful support in 2018we cant wait to see what 2019 holds.

22.01.2022 Today, 8 May, is #WorldOvarianCancerDay. For over 1500 Australian women, 2020 will forever be known as the year I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Tragically, two-thirds of these women wont survive. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are so hard to recognise, so often the cancer is detected too late.... These statistics are frightening, but whats more alarming is that they havent changed in almost 20 years. Support Mater today to help our dedicated researchers, who are working right now on improving treatments and survival rates in women with ovarian cancer for future generations. Donate today at https://mater.li/makeadifference

22.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who registered for the 2020 RACQ International Womens Day Fun Run. Your support of events like these means the world to women with breast cancerpast, present and future. Interested in helping? Why not volunteer this year? Find out more https://mater.li/volunteer #WalkasOne

20.01.2022 This week is Womens Health Week and well be sharing related articles with you. Our hope is that you, and all the women in your life, enjoy these stories and are inspired to check in on your health and well being.

18.01.2022 Are you still looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Well don’t worry, we have got you covered! Spoil mum this Mother’s Day with a subscription to Entertainment and you (or your mum) will receive a bonus gift card for $20 (single city) to Priceline or Woolworths or $40 (multi city) to The ICONIC or Priceline. By purchasing your membership through us 20 per cent of the sale will go to Mater Chicks in Pink and your support will help breast cancer patients like Amy.... Entertainment gives you access to thousands of savings across dining, shopping, travel and more. With up to 50 per cent off and two for one offers across thousands of partner locations in Australia, New Zealand and Bali. Offer ends 11.59pm on Monday 10 May 2021. https://mater.li/3uhhomV

18.01.2022 Wellness therapies are often overlooked throughout a breast cancer journey, but can make a big difference to the impact of the physical, emotional, social and occupational changes that come from a cancer journey. In recognition of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October, Occupational Therapist Merilyn Tefay shares the value wellness therapies can bring to patients during and after their journey with breast cancer, as an added part of their treatment and support plans. Hear f...rom Merilyn: mater.li/Wellnesstherapy To make an impact this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support #MaterChicksinPink today: mater.li/DonateChickInPink

17.01.2022 One week until Christmas Daya time to spend with those you love most. How this year has flown!

17.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day! At Mater Mothers Hospitals we are privileged to witness the first meetings between fathers and their babies every day. From milestone moments that will melt your heart to silly shenanigans in the backyard share your proud dad moments with us by tagging #ProudMaterDad on your Fathers Day photos.

17.01.2022 Wed like to wish you a safe and happy Christmas from the team here at Mater Chicks in Pink We hope your day is full of hugs and laughs with friends, family and loved ones on this very special day.

16.01.2022 Calling our Mater Chicks in Pink squad we want to invite you to Join Us to support #MCIP in Bridge to Brisbane this year! #TeamMater #MaterChicksinPink #BridgetoBrisbane https://bit.ly/2JQ1QST

16.01.2022 Want to help support women with breast cancer? Tomorrow is your only chance to get up to 50% off on your registration for the 29th RACQ International Womens Day Fun Run. Set your reminders to avoid disappointment!... Find out more

16.01.2022 Today we celebrated #InternationalWomensDay2020 with over 14 500 fun runners for the RACQ International Womens Day Fun Run We are honoured to #WalkasOne with you today. Thank you for your support and look forward to next years event. #RACQIWDFR #MaterChicksinPink

16.01.2022 It’s here! For TODAY ONLY, get up to 50% off your registration! All registrations are just $29.95 and there's no promo codes requiredsimply register before m...idnight tonight, Friday 8 January at https://mater.li/IWDFRHalfOff RACQ #walktodaytochangetomorrow #RACQIWDFR #MaterChicksinPink See more

15.01.2022 Hump day blues? Why not perk up with some help from Brooks Running From Couch to Run/Walk training plans. Theres a guide for every coursedownload yours now! https://mater.li/2SidUij #WalkasOne #RACQIWDFR #MaterChicksinPink

15.01.2022 Didn’t get a chance to register for the RACQ International Women's Day Fun Run yesterday? Great news. The 50% OFF registration offer has been extended! Challenge yourself to walk or run 5km Have fun at a COVID safe event Refund guaranteed if event is cancelled... This offer won’t stay for long... Sign up today at https://mater.li/IWDFRHalfOff See more

15.01.2022 Did you know that in Australia, more than half of diagnosed breast cancers are detected in self-checks?* It is so important to regularly check for any changes in your body to aid early detection. Women of all ages are encouraged to check their breasts at least once a month. Things to look out for are any changes in shape, colour and skin changes such as swelling or dimpling of the breast. Be sure to check the entire breast area, including the armpit, both standing upright and... lying down. See how Mater Chicks in Pink can support you at https://mater.li/2la0icf #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MaterChicksinPink *Cancer Australia

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the Remembering Nat committee members on another successful Bubbles and Bliss lunch. More than 200 ladies (and a few gents) raised over $24 000 for cancer research at Mater bringing the total raised by Remembering Nat to just over $150 000 in the past four years. We are so thankful for the committees ongoing support and the support of their guests and sponsors.

15.01.2022 Its Womens Health Week and today were discussing evolution of surgical planning for patients with breast cancer and the significant improvement in surgical choice delivered by modern breast surgery. A big thank you to Maters amazing supporters who fundraise and selflessly donate to make life easier for women with breast cancer today, as well as progress promising research which will continue to improve treatment and care for our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends with breast cancer.

14.01.2022 Did you know, on average 53 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer each day? Today is World Cancer Daya day to pause in solidarity of all those currently fighting the battle of their lives, and to remember all those who have lost their fight. Here, former Mater breast cancer patient Jane, shares her story. https://mater.li/jane You too can donate to women like Jane https://mater.li/worldcancerday

13.01.2022 It's here! Check out the highlights from this year's RACQ International Women's Day Fun Run

13.01.2022 Mater has partnered with Queensland University of Technologys Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation to establish a breast cancer biobank to better support Queensland researchers and ultimately improve the outcomes for breast cancer patients. The biobank, unique in Australia, involves surplus donated breast tissue from Mater patients when they undergo surgery being transported to researchers within the hour. Working on live tissue greatly improves the quality and scope of their experiments, with the aim to develop personalised treatment options for breast cancer patients. https://mater.li/biobank #Mater #biobank

11.01.2022 Did you take part in the RACQ International Womens Day Fun Run/Walk yesterday? If not, heres a glimpse of the action! A 13,500-strong sea of pink flooded South Bank as walkers, runners and supporters came together to raise more than $619,000 (and counting!) for Mater Chicks in Pink in support of women with breast cancer. We were also joined by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP along with seven other Members of Queensland Parliament including Minister for Women Di Farmer MP. Donations are still open, so if youd like to get behind the sea of pink, you can do so here: mater.li/IWDFR-donate #IWDFR19 #MaterChicksinPink

11.01.2022 We have to say, the crew at Algester Sports-Club sure know how to do a pink theme! A huge thank you to the Algester Mens and Ladies Bowls Club for their wonderful pink lawn bowls day a few weeks ago, which raised more than $5000 to support women with breast cancer through Mater Chicks in Pink, as well as prostate cancer research at Mater. Their support will make an incredible differenceand they looked so fantastic doing it!

09.01.2022 Theres no better time than #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to choose to play a key role in the funding of vital breast cancer research at Mater. There are plenty of ways to get involvedyou could host a Breast Ever Brunch, a trivia night or even a pink picnic the options are endless! Whatever you do, we cant thank you enough for choosing to support #MaterChicksinPink. Get your fundraiser started today at https://mater.li/2mXk0Zc

08.01.2022 Another incredible year for the RACQ International Women's Day Fun Run - thank you for your support! #RACQIWDFR #materchicksinpink #walktodaytochangetomorrow

07.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Monthan important opportunity for us all to focus on the impact of breast cancer, and a chance to raise awareness and funds to treat (and ultimately prevent) breast cancer. This month, we encourage you to learn how to perform a self-exam, or book in for a mammogram. There are so many ways to get involvedyou can make a donation or even host your own fundraising event! Every little action counts, and we cant thank you enough for continuing... to support the 1 in 7 Australian women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Find out how you can help: https://mater.li/2kkcGWC See more

07.01.2022 Youre invited to the Pink Picnic Fundraiser on Saturday 19 October, hosted by Creative Express Art Therapy Group and Victoria Point State Schools P&C, in support of Mater Chicks in Pink. Come along for an afternoon of delicious treats and activities from 1.30pm to 5pm at Victoria Point State School. There will be lots to see and do, such as raffles, art, and exciting prizes up for grabs! Tickets are $25 and include a welcome drink on arrival, picnic nibbles, an event souve...nir and a lucky door ticket. Remember to dress in your pinkest outfit for your chance to win prizes for best dressed! All funds raised will go towards Mater Chicks in Pink, in support women with breast cancer. Book your tickets today at https://mater.li/2lLkxNd

06.01.2022 Today on #InternationalGynaecologicalAwarenessDay, wed like to thank you for your generous support of Mater. Thanks to people like you, Mater can give important support to women with cancer, and Mater researchers can continue their quests for improved treatments for our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. This #WomensHealthWeek, we spoke with Dr Nisha Jagasia, Gynaecological Oncologist at Mater Hospital Brisbane and Mater Private Hospital Brisbane, who shared the import...ance understanding the warning signs of gynaecological cancers. Read more here http://mater.li/Nisha

06.01.2022 Shout-out to all the women in the midst of their "comeback"! Were right behind you cheering you on all the way #MaterChicksinPink

06.01.2022 When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2019, the former Mater team member knew the only place she wanted to be treated was Mater Hospital due to its outstanding clinical reputation. Susan has had a tough journey undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and finally, a double mastectomy. While she says she is not out of the woods yet, she feels better than she has in years. By supporting Mater Chicks in Pink, you can make an immediate impact on the lives of women li...ke Susan, who are diagnosed with breast cancer and treated at Mater. Read Susan's story here http://mater.li/SusanShine

06.01.2022 A lot of people have spent their social isolation relaxing and catching up on Netflix, but not Claire Hobson. Claires mother Shelley was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery before Easter and started her chemotherapy at Mater yesterday. Inspiringly, Claire has spent the past month conducting a virtual fun run and has raised more than $4340 for Mater Chicks in Pink! As an exercise physiologist, Claire knows the importance of exercise for all walks of life, a...nd with the current isolation situation, it is even more important to maintain physical and mental health. The virtual fun run let people to take part using their fitness trackers to monitor and upload their distances. Claire didnt expect much buy-in, with tickets only $5, hundreds of people took part and the response was overwhelming! Thank you for your generous contribution, Claire, and thank you to everyone who got involvedyoure all incredible! Pictured are Shelley Hobson, Claire Hobson and Mater Breast Care Nurse Ash Mondolo. See more

06.01.2022 Bubbles & Bliss tickets on sale now! Please join Remembering Nat on Friday 22 November at Hillstone St Lucia for a day full of fun, laughter and fundraising for breast cancer research at Mater. We cant wait to see you there . Individual tickets and tables of 10 available now at https://mater.li/2maJdiq

05.01.2022 Not only is continued medical research the only way to improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatments, but it also serves as hope for patients and their loved ones. And thanks to people like you, Mater researchers can continue the fight against breast cancerthank you for your support. Mater’s very own Dr Cameron Snell, supported by Equity Trustee and Mater Anatomical Pathologist, is looking at ways to identify the most effective breast cancer treatments for high-risk patient...s, helping them with more effective treatments for their cancer, sooner. Support from Mater Foundation is critical to enable us to develop new treatments and continue to develop cutting-edge practices to improve treatment outcomes. To support researchers like Dr Snell, please donate today at mater.li/DonateChickInPink

04.01.2022 Meet Suzyyoung mother, school teacher and Stage 3 breast cancer survivor. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, Mater Chicks in Pink were able to support Suzy through her breast cancer treatment, of which Suzy has come out of feeling stronger, and with a renewed lens on life. I feel so lucky to have this second chance at life that other cancer patients don’t often get the privilege of, says Suzy. I owe it to all those who have gone before me to seize life today, not hold off on doing the things that I love, and to raise awareness of the importance of support services like Mater Chicks in Pink. Read more about Suzy’s journey at http://mater.li/SuzysStory

03.01.2022 Did you see Mater Breast Care Nurse Ash #featured in The West End Magazine this week? Ash spoke about life as a Breast Care Nurse how she and her colleagues care for women across the #breastcancer journey from diagnosis and treatment, to follow-up appointments, and inpatient and outpatient care. Read more below

03.01.2022 Its Womens Health Week and today were discussing child birth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and programs established to improve health outcomes for mothers in these communities. Our hope is that you and all the women in your life enjoy our stories this week and are inspired to check in on your health and well being.

02.01.2022 On Friday 23 November, Bubbles and Bliss was helda very special event to raise funds to support women with breast cancer in memory of Natalie Stevens, who lost her courageous 19 year battle with breast cancer in 2015. We cant thank the Remembering Nat committee, sponsors and guests enough for the more than $30,000 they raised to support Dr Cameron Snells incredible research into ensuring the right medication is being used for the right patients, ultimately aiming to minimise relapse. Thank you for supporting women with breast cancer through Mater Chicks in Pinkit will make such an amazing difference.

02.01.2022 Whilst everyone has the ‘BRCA’ gene, which helps to protect the body and fight away certain cancers, for the one in 400 men and women with a BRCA genetic mutation, their chances of developing breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer, along with melanomas are much greater. In recognition of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October, clinical nurse at Mater Amy Gibbs shares what her journey has been like battling breast cancer at just 27 years of age, stemming from her u...nknowingly having the BRCA genetic mutation which saw her have up to a 69% chance of developing breast cancer by the age of 70. Hear from Amy as she shines a light on the importance of understanding genetic predispositions to cancer, which she says could save many lives into the future: mater.li/AmyGibbs To make an impact this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support #MaterChicksinPink today: mater.li/DonateChickInPink

02.01.2022 We know 2020 has been a challenging year, but what remains unchanged is that people affected by cancer still need our support. Thats why were asking you to take on the challenge of Dry July to support cancer care at Mater. You can choose a Dry July for 31 days, or a Dry(ish) July for 14 or 21 days.... Sign up today and help Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer: https://mater.li/dryjuly3

01.01.2022 As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, wed like to pause and give thanks to our incredible breast care nurses here at Mater. The compassion and support that they give to women with breast cancer, each and every day, is simply outstanding. As a special way of saying thank you, we invite you to share a message of gratitude to our wonderful Mater breast care nurses. Who would you like to give a special mention to? #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MaterChicksinPink

01.01.2022 After nearly 25 years at Mater Foundation, the time has come for CEO Nigel Harris to bid his final farewell. Read Nigels reflection on his time at Mater, his strong belief in the importance of love and giving, and his message of thanks to the Mater community at https://mater.li/nigelharris

01.01.2022 Last chance for Bubbles & Bliss tickets! Its your last chance to join Remembering Nat for a very special lunchthe annual Bubbles & Bliss eventto honour Natalie Stevens memory and raise funds for vital breast cancer research at Mater. Proceeds from the event will support the Mater-QUT Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) Breast Cancer Biobank. Ticket sales must close this Friday 15 November - dont miss out! Buy tickets at https://mater.li/2MclOHV

01.01.2022 Thanks to our great friends at the Dry July Foundation, Maters Return to Wellness program has received a $33 000 boost to help support cancer patients through their treatment journey. Developed by the Mater Breast Care team, Return to Wellness gives breast cancer patients access to a guided exercise program with a physiotherapist and breast care nurse. Patients also receive advice about their diet and lifestyle choices to improve their overall health and wellbeing. Find out more https://mater.li/rtw

01.01.2022 A congratulations is in order! Shoutout to Associate Professor Kristen Radford and her research team, who are kicking huge goals and breaking new ground with their work on a new cancer vaccine. Theyve been published in a highly-ranked journal recently, and their preclinical trials are looking promising!... Read more: https://mater.li/researchwin