WHY WE NEED YOU

57 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer each and every day. Research is the only way we can improve treatment outcomes that will help stop deaths from breast cancer.

THIS IS WHAT WE ARE UP AGAINST

Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and incidence rates are on the rise. Since 2022, the daily number of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer has increased from 55 to 57.

It is believed that the increasing incidence for breast cancer is likely due to several factors. These include the increase in Australia’s population, improved awareness of breast cancer, improved screening technologies, an ageing population as well as environmental and lifestyle factors. This is why NBCF has placed great importance on establishing a breast cancer prevention program, in addition to our continued focus on detection and new and improved treatments. 

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES

By completing the 57 Squat Challenge and raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), you're supporting world-class breast cancer research - research that will help us detect tumours earlier, improve treatment outcomes and ultimately - save lives. The more we raise the more research we can fund. Meet some of our NBCF-funded researchers who are helping us work towards our goal of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is Australia's leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public.

More than ever, NBCF is focussing keenly on how we can do more with less in order to achieve great outcomes that will impact the longevity and quality of life for patients with breast cancer.

What we do would not be possible without the support and generosity of people like you.