Flannery’s Pharmacy staff Kate French, Gus Hooper, Georgia Campbell and Bri Celledoni.
An estimated 69 thousand new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australian women each year, and almost 20 thousand are diagnosed with breast cancer, the most common cancer impacting females across the country.
Flannery’s Pharmacy Forbes will be shining a spotlight on these staggering statistics this October, as the store turns pink to raise funds, and awareness, for women’s cancers.
Proceeds will go towards the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the McGrath Foundation, and the Cancer Council.
Throughout October, there will be a range of events the community can support, including:
Treats for Teats (October 17) the team will be hosting a huge bake sale for customers and surrounding businesses.
Sausage Sizzle (October 24) swing by the store for a lunchtime sausage sandwich and show your support for Pinktober.
Ladies Night (Thursday, October 26) the team will host a panel featuring an LPG pharmacist, physiotherapist, naturopath, and doctor in an event designed to provide women with a chance to ask all female-health related questions. There will also be giveaways, raffles, drinks, and nibbles.
“We want the women in the Forbes district to feel supported and know they have services, and experts available, in their local community, every day, not just throughout the month of October.
“If you’re wandering past Flannery’s Pharmacy over the coming weeks, come in and have a chat, don’t be afraid to ask questions. We’re here to help. And if you just want to offer a dollar or two for support, we’d love that as well” Pharmacist, Tracey Edwards, said.
All Pinktober events will be held at Flannery’s Pharmacy, 99-101 Rankin Street, Forbes, NSW.