Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation's Vision
"Beating Breast Cancer Together"
Sydney Breast Cancer Foundations mission is to improve the early detection of breast cancer and the quality of life & survival rates of breast cancer patients.
Awareness
SBCF increases awareness of breast cancer by educating the community and encouraging women to be proactive in self-examination through the distribution of breast check shower cards. Early detection is vital to increasing survival rates.
Support
SBCF provides support to breast care patients and their families through the provision of information, funding breast cancer nurses, as well as hardship funding, and much needed patient support programs within the wider community.
Research
SBCF funds breast cancer research, including genomic research and fellowships. Cutting edge research such as the SBCF tissue bank enables targeted treatment which is one of the key drivers for the reduction of breast cancer mortality rates.
Treatment
SBCF provides funding to the Breast Unit at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse to help it to provide the best possible treatment and care for patients including funding training and state-of-the-art medical equipment, and wholistic patient programs in the Living Room.
A/Prof Sanjay's Story »“It’s like a seismic event in their life..., yet they remain positive and demonstrate hope - I am inspired by my patients.”
A/Prof Sanjay Warrier
The Team
Our foundation team of passionate individuals comprises of 8 voluntary Board members, one full-time Foundation Manager, a part-time Event Manager and 5 subcommittee members who also volunteer their valuable time to advise the Foundation.
Volunteers
Lynne Crookes OAM Chair
Catherine West Director
Renae Lopez Director
Deborah West Director
Lucy Vecchio Director
Laura Durkan Director
Miriam Stiel Director
Simon Murray Director
A/Prof Richard West AM Chair Medical Advisory Committee
A/Prof Jane Beith Medical Advisory Committee
A/Prof Sanjay Warrier Medical Advisory Committee
A/Prof Cindy Mak Medical Advisory Committee
Anne West Events Sub Committee
Foundation
Annie Zukerman Foundation Manager
Ambassadors
Angela Bishop OAM Entertainment Reporter
Jessica Rowe Journalist & Television Presenter
