"This is an outstanding result and I am so grateful to Farmers staff and customers for the phenomenal support you are providing. Year after year, your amazing contributions make a real difference, helping us with our work in breast cancer support, education and research. A huge thank you from all of us at Breast Cancer Foundation NZ"
Evangelia Henderson
Chief Executive Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Today 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This year 600+ will most likely die. Yet 30% of eligible women aren't enrolled in free screening and 60% of young women don't know the signs beyond a lump. We can help change these statistics. Farmers stores nationwide support Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October to help educate women around the country about breast cancer and raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Because together - Knowledge beats breast cancer.
Support for women recovering from or living with breast cancer, breast cancer research including critical studies to improve survivorship and breast cancer awareness for early detection.
It’s easy as: T - L - C
both breasts. You’re feeling for any lumps or thickening in the breast tissue, even up into the armpits.
in front of a mirror. Can you see any physical changes to the breast shape, skin or nipples?
any breast changes with your doctor. Even if you’ve had a mammogram recently.
Checking your breasts is easy as TLC. 'Know your normal', so you can find any changes in your breasts as soon as they appear. Actress Jacqueline Nairn shows you how to check your breasts.
Learn how to stay breast aware.
Download the handy PDF guide
Call Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
0800 BCNurse (0800 2268 773)
Are you 45-69? Enrol for free mammograms with BreastScreen Aotearoa on 0800 270 200.
