The annual Pink Angels fundraiser, raising money for breast cancer patients, will be held in Brimbank for the first time next month.
Money raised on the day will go towards the Treasure Chest Charity which helps to improve the lives of breast cancer patients and improve their long term outcomes at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Yarraville resident, breast cancer survivor and event organiser Liza Cagorski said she was inspired to create the event four years ago as a way to help others while they go through their own breast cancer journey.
“This event is also about empowerment, encouragement, empathy and understanding that more and more women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime,” Ms Cagorski said.
The luncheon will feature a range of special guest speakers, some sharing stories about their own lived experience with the disease.
The event also aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular mammograms and the services available to breast cancer patients.
Entertainment on the day will include a violinist, a DJ, comedy acts and major raffle prizes, including an online raffle competition for those who can’t attend in-person.
“It’s an afternoon of being with your friends, being with your soul sisters and it’s all about the raffle, donating,” Ms Cagorski said.
The Pink Angels fundraising event will take place on Sunday 1 March, from 1.30-5.30pm at Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre, 65 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes.
Locals can purchase tickets via shorturl.at/4DrQl or contact Ms Cagorski on 0416 268 959
