THE Pink Up Penrith Committee, dedicated to supporting Nepean Hospital’s McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses through vital fundraising and awareness campaigns, is excited to announce the contribution and support of Melissa McIntosh MP in this year’s Pink Up initiative.
Melissa McIntosh MP has actively partnered with the Pink Up Penrith team and the McGrath Foundation to help promote breast health awareness across the Penrith community. As part of this collaboration, she has helped fund the creation and distribution of “Check Your Breasts” instruction guides, aimed at encouraging individuals to make breast self-examinations a part of their monthly routine.
These instruction guides, designed to help detect early signs of breast cancer, are now available free of charge at Melissa McIntosh MP’s office as well as through the Penrith CBD Corporation. The Pink Up Penrith Committee is urging everyone in the community to collect a copy and make breast checks an essential part of their health routine, as early detection can make a life-saving difference.
“Our community’s health and wellbeing is our top priority,” said Gai Hawthorn OAM Chairperson of Pink Up Penrith. “By partnering with Melissa McIntosh MP and the McGrath Foundation, we’re able to reach more people with the life-saving message of breast self-awareness. Every person should be empowered with the knowledge of how to check their breasts and understand the importance of early detection.”
Melissa McIntosh MP added, “I’m proud to support the Pink Up Penrith Committee in their efforts to raise awareness of breast health and provide essential resources to our community. Together, we can help save lives by ensuring more people know how to properly check for any signs of breast cancer.”
The Pink Up Penrith Committee continues to work closely with the McGrath Foundation and Nepean Hospital’s Breast Care Nurses, ensuring that the vital services they provide remain available to those affected by breast cancer in the community for free.
To get involved or for more information please email gai@penrithcbdcorp.com.au or phone 4722 5556 (bus hrs).
