Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride Revs Up!

 

The 2011 Pink Ribbon Ride is on Sunday 23rd October and departs from The Mean Fiddler, Rouse Hill. The Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride is a sponsored charity ride designed to enable the motorcycling community of NSW to join together, enjoy a fantastic ride and raise money to help Westmead Breast Cancer Institute in the fight against Breast Cancer.

How is money raised?

The ride raises money for charity in a few different ways. Riders and Pillions are charged a small entry fee for participating in the ride.Riders and Pillions are also encoraged to get family and friends to sponsor their participation in the ride. This year sponsorship for a rider can be made using the online donation facility at www.givenow.com.au/pinkribbonride

The event is a great day out for spectators as well as riders. Spectators always line the route and are treated to a unique spectacle of decorated bikes and riders donning pink for the cause.

Breast cancer affects more than 13,000 women in Australia every year. The Westmead Breast Cancer Institute is a leader in the provision of breast cancer care and is the only centre providing multidisciplinary research, education, clinical care, breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow up.

How will the funds be used?

Funds raised will assist Westmead Breast Cancer Institute to provide:

• State-of-the-art digital breast screening facilities across Western Sydney
• Supportive care program for women affected by breast cancer
• Development of educational resources for patients and health professionals
• Education for health professionals including breast care nurses to provide specialized care
• Provision of clinical services for the diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Research into breast cancer prevention, treatment methods and patient care

 

KEY AREAS OF EXPENDITURE FOR FUNDS DONATED

BCI research and medical equipment.

For more information about this ride go to www.pinkribbonride.com

To sponsor a rider in the event, go to www.givenow.com.au/pinkribbonride

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 10:57