Party in pink for cancer prevention

A Party in Pink was held at the Ocean Beach Hotel on Saturday, October 19, to raise money toward a global research grant for breast cancer prevention.

To help raise funds local Umina Zumba instructor, Melanie Stenning, hosted the event which included raffle prizes, lucky door prizes and a best dressed competition.

DJ Jeff Hindmarsh was also be on hand to pump out the music and lights.

In addition, the Ocean Beach Hotel painted the Hotel pink in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness and had a Pink impersonator perform.

"The Party in Pink campaign is one I am very proud to be involved in," said Ms Stenning.

"Unfortunately most of us know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, which is why it is so important for us to keep raising funds to assist research into breast cancer prevention so we can understand how to prevent this disease before it occurs.

"What makes the Party in Pink campaign so special is that we are bringing together the community no matter what age or fitness level to have some fun, get fit and, by helping to fund research for a preventative solution to this critical disease, it is our hope that we will be able to touch, and ultimately save, millions of more lives."

Funds raised will go toward a study that will evaluate the effects of lignan found in flaxseed on pre-menopausal woman as a safe, low-cost, highly accessible solution to help prevent breast cancer on a global scale.

Media release, 14 Oct 2013

Melissa Huggins, Professional Public Relations