Breast Cancer Day Luncheon

Each year as part of National Breast Cancer Month (October) the Breast Centre nurses of St Andrew's Hospital, hold an Annual Breast Cancer Day Luncheon.

The luncheon in 2009 was held on Tuesday 13th October, in a marquee on the lawns of Waverley House.

The event, which is supported by the Foundation, has been running for 10 years and has grown in momentum, reputation, and success for the patients, staff and community of St Andrew's Hospital.

Almost 300 guests braved the wet & windy conditions, and despite the heavy rain, the marquee was filled to capacity.

The Director of Nursing, Lorri Bruun, officially opened the day and Board member, Ms Susy Daw, emceed and hosted the proceedings.

Guests were treated to a delicious luncheon and refreshments, were entertained with a fashion parade, hosted by Glenda Harris from Amoena Australia, along with the assistance from Myer Rundle Mall's staff and models.

Four guest speakers spoke on the day and covered a range of topics, such as general cancer prevention advice, personal and individual stories from survivors, with 891's sports journalist, Peter Walsh, finishing the speaking component of the day, on a lighter and comical note.

A wide range of members of the South Australian Breast Cancer community attended and was available for general information and discussion. These organisations included; Jennifer Nicholls Designs, Warriors Abreast, Dragons Boats SA, Look Good Feel Better, Breast Cancer Network Australia, Zonta Club, YWCA, South Australian Familial Cancer Service, CanSA, and the Cancer Council of South Australia.

The day concluded with the raffle draw, which is always great fun for all, and this year saw some tremendous prizes on offer, many of which were generously donated by members of the Hutt Street business community to other well-known Adelaide organisations. Prizes ranged from a champagne breakfast for 6 at Citrus on Hutt, to a Balinese body massage, a day spa body pampering package, to movie vouchers and Haigh's chocolates vouchers.

The event proved a great success for all those attended; the raffle assisted in raising funds for the Foundation, and is a great opportunity for the St Andrew's Breast Care nurses to receive some well-deserved recognition and appreciation from the crowd.