2023 Hockey WA Breast Cancer Care Awareness Round

The Hockey WA Breast Cancer Care Awareness Round is back for 2023 in support of West Australians dealing with a diagnosis of breast cancer. 

The round, strengthened by unwavering support from the Midweek Masters community, will aim to raise much-needed funds and support for Breast Cancer Care WA and the Purple Bra Day initiative. 

Breast Cancer Care WA provides individualised nursing, counselling, financial hardship and practical support to any West Australian diagnosed with breast cancer and their loved ones, FREE of charge, when they need it, for as long as they need it. 

In support of the cause, sides from across the WA hockey community will don purple bras and purple clothing to show their support, with clubs and teams encouraged to deck out in purple across the week. 

Whether it is an individual donation, or the funds that each club raises through their efforts during the week, we encourage the WA hockey community to donate and help us reach our goal! 

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT 

• Every day approximately five West Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer.*  

• One in seven Australian women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.**  

• In 2022, breast cancer is estimated to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia.***  

• The chance of surviving for at least five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer is approximately 92%.** 

*Cancer Council WA  

**National Breast Cancer Foundation  

***AIHW Cancer in Australia 2022 report 

Have some happy snaps of your teams decked out in purple? Send them through to media@hockeywa.org.au and we will highlight your fantastic efforts!