This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is an issue that touches so many of the women in our community, our customers, our team, our friends and our families.
We're turning some of our favourite pink styles into an opportunity to give back, while helping to keep an important conversation going.
For every style from the "Pink edit" sold throughout October, Leisures will donate $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
So whether you're treating yourself or gifting someone special, your pink pick this month does a little extra good.
Why We're Supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation funds world-class breast cancer research, helping to improve how breast cancer is prevented, detected and treated.
Research has contributed to significant progress, with Australia's breast cancer death rate falling by more than 40% over the past three decades. But there is still more work to be done, with nine Australians losing their lives to breast cancer every day NBCF
We're proud to support that work and, just as importantly, use our platform to help keep the conversation going within our community.
Small Ways to Show Your Support
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about more than wearing pink. There are many simple ways we can all get involved.
Start a conversation.
Talk about breast health with the women in your life and encourage each other to stay breast aware.
Know what's normal for you.
Being familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel can make it easier to notice a change.
Make time for screening.
If you're eligible, make your regular breast screen part of your health routine.
Support breast cancer research.
You can support organisations such as the National Breast Cancer Foundation directly, fundraise or participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives.
Share trusted information.
Point friends and family towards reliable resources from organisations such as NBCF and BreastScreen Australia.
Know What's Normal for You
Early detection matters. Being breast aware means becoming familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel, so you're more likely to recognise if something changes.
NBCF recommends paying attention to your whole breast area, including your breasts, armpits and up to your collarbones. You don't need a special technique — the important thing is knowing what's normal for you. NBCF
Changes to look out for can include:
- A new lump or thickening in or around the breast or armpit
- A change in the size or shape of the breast or nipple
- Changes to the skin of the breast or nipple
- Unusual pain in the breast area
If you notice a change, speak to your doctor or healthcare professional. Breast awareness does not replace mammograms or other recommended screening.
Make Time for Your Breast Screen
Breast screening can detect breast cancers before they can be seen or felt.
Through BreastScreen Australia, women over 40 can access a free mammogram every two years, with women aged 50–74 actively invited to participate. If you have symptoms, a family history or concerns about your breast health, speak with your doctor about what's appropriate for you. Department of Health
A Little Pink Can Mean a Lot
For us, this month is about showing up for the women around us, supporting important research and keeping conversations about breast health going.
Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us turn our pink picks into something with a little more purpose this October. 💗
SHOP THE PINK EDIT
Applies to selected pink products purchased in-store and online at leisures.com.au from 1–31 October. 🖤