News from the President - Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation

Who are the SBCF?
The SBCF is the voluntary fundraising arm of the Sydney
Breast Cancer Institute located at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Patrons
Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC,
Governor of New South Wales
Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC, OBE
Committee Members
Dr Jane Beith
Mrs Jane Betts
A/Prof. Hugh Carmalt
Mrs Lynne Crookes
(President)
Ms Julie Brook
Mrs Jacki Espinasse
Mrs Carol Flanagan
Ms Pam Hance
Mrs Harriett Harrison
(Treasurer)
Honorary Committee Members
Ms Angela Bishop Ms Amanda Warn
A/Prof. Stuart Renwick
Mrs Jacqueline Samuels
Mrs Jan Warn
Saluting Our Sponsors
Mrs Margo-Lynne Lee
Ms Katrina Lim
Dr Sue Pendlebury
Ms Frances Randall
Dr Andrew Spillane
Ms Danielle Walley
(Vice President)
Mrs Anne West
Ms Deborah West
(Vice President)
A/Prof. Richard West AM
The SBCF receives generous support from many individuals
and companies. Here are a small selection
Richard Crookes
Constructions Pty Ltd
Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd has current projects
worth over $250 million, a workforce of 120 and the
experience, expertise as well as the financial capabilities to
undertake construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects
ranging up to more than $100 million. The Company’s projects
span all market sectors-industrial, commercial, residential,
retail, education, health, aged care, correctional facilities, leisure
and public buildings. For more than six years Richard Crookes
Constructions Pty Ltd has been the major sponsor of the SBCF.
www.richardcrookes.com.au
Bimbadgen Estate Pty Ltd
Overlooking the Hunter Valley, Bimbadgen Estate is a
world-class winery with tasting rooms, beautiful
vineyards, magnificent cellars and an award winning
restaurant, accommodation and function facilities. Situated
two hours drive north of Sydney, in one of Australia’s oldest
and most famous premium wine producing regions,
Bimbadgen Estate is dedicated to the art of fine wine and
food. 02 4998 7585 www.bimbadgen.com.au
Enquiries: Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation
Tel: 02 9515 6045 Fax: 02 9515 7773
BEATING BREAST CANCER
AUTUMN 2005
News from the President
BY LYNNE CROOKES
The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation
(SBCF) is deeply impressed by the
increasing number of corporations and
individuals who are joining us in the fight
against breast cancer. There have been a
number of kind, caring individuals who
have responded to our recent Bequest
Program and made generous commitments
to the Foundation as part of their estate
planning. I would like to thank those
individuals for their lasting gifts to our cause.
I would also like to acknowledge the
compassionate support of Trent Nathan and
Malaysia Airlines. Both companies have
made substantial commitments to continue
their sponsorships with us into 2005. I am
also pleased to announce that Roche
Oncology and Elli Lilly are joint venturing
with the SBCF to provide funding for a new
Fellowship in Breast Cancer Research.
The last quarter of 2004 was a busy period
and included Australian Breast Cancer
Month in October. The guest speakers at
our annual luncheon gave thoughtprovoking
talks and our thanks go to
Harriett Harrison, Jane Scott and Margo-
Lynne Lee for organizing this event. The
Malaysia Airlines’ Pink Ribbon Ball - A Touch
of Pink later in the month was a triumph
raising close to $90,000. The new
committee who took on the challenging
task of organizing this huge event is to be
congratulated.
The Ladies Golf Day in December raised
$50,000. SBCF Vice President, Danielle
Walley and committee member, Jane Betts,
co-ordinated a dynamic, new sub-committee
to achieve this outstanding result.
The SBCF is gaining increased momentum
through a stronger and enhanced event as
well as support base. I look forward to
working with you on all our plans for this
year at this very exciting time.
Trent Nathan gets a "touch of pink"
Anew range of exclusiveTrent Nathan
Italian silk ties specially produced
for the SBCF were launched at last
year’s Pink Ribbon Ball. The ties are the
second in a series of exclusive
merchandise lines produced as part of a
continuing sponsorship arrangement
that now also includes guest towels.
"The arrangement with acclaimed
Australian fashion house Trent Nathan
is a good example of how corporate
and community interests can come
together to develop an innovative and
intriguing approach to fundraising for
breast cancer." Deborah West, Vice
President, SBCF.
To view and purchase go to
www.sbcf.org.au.
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SBCF Mission
Statement
The Sydney Breast Cancer
Foundation (SBCF) is focused
on activities and raising funds
for support, treatment,
awareness and research,
which helps individuals, their
partners and families facing
breast cancer.
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Associate Professor,
Dr Hugh Carmalt
MB BS (Hons), FRACS FRCS
FRCS (ED)
Dr Hugh Carmalt has been an
SBCF member for five years
and was recently appointed as
Head of Breast Surgery for RPAH
and Associate Professor in the
University of Sydney’s Medical
School. He is also a principal at the
Strathfield Breast Centre and Senior
specialist at the Concord
Repatriation Hospital.
Associate Professor Carmalt
undertook his initial medical studies
at the University of Sydney. He
became a Fellow of the Royal
Australasian and Edinburgh
Colleges of Surgeons in 1981 and
the next year a Fellow of the Royal
College of Surgeons of England. In
1988 he was awarded a Bicentennial
Fellowship in Breast Surgery at the
University of Edinburgh.
Associate Professor Carmalt’s
career path that has taken him from
Sydney to Papua New Guinea,
England and Scotland. He has
extensive experience in general
surgery but has specialized in the
management of benign and
malignant breast disorders and in
surgery of all endocrine glands.
Married with two adult children
Associate Professor Carmalt is an
active cricket player and enjoys the
theatre, travel as well as all sports.
Pink Ribbon Lunch
Our Patrons, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC, Governor of NSW
and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE joined with SBCF friends at last
year’s Pink Ribbon Lunch on Monday 11 October. Associate Professor Judy
Kirk, Director of the Familial Cancer Service, Westmead Hospital was our guest
speaker who spoke about breast cancer and genetics. Continuing this theme
breast cancer survivor, Jenny Petterson, shared her experiences as a twin as
well as her story of triumph over breast cancer and success as a Dragon Boat
team member.
Stefano Canturi of Canturi Jewels, created a fabulous gold pendant for the
day’s raffle and other items were generously donated by Quay West, Playbill,
Hermes and Ella Bache.The raffle for two business class airfares to Kuala
Lumpur with accommodation donated by Malaysia Airlines was won by one
of our long-term supporters, Narelle Turvey.
Women In Business Cocktails and
Screening of Bridget Jones’ sequel
Guests enjoyed a selection of mouth-watering canapés and cocktails in
the beautiful candle-lit lounging areas at Arena Bar and Bistro at Fox
Studios on November 11. After cocktails guests nestled down with boxes of
Krispy Kreme donuts, fabulous gift bags and wonderful prizes to enjoy a
private screening of the newest Bridget Jones film-The Edge of Reason.
Thank-you Shayne Coffey, General Manager, Jodie Phillipe, Business
Manager plus all the talented staff at Arena Bar and Bistro for organizing a
v.v. special evening to raise funds on our behalf. www.arenabistro.com.au
For Everyone With A Touch Of The Irish!
St Patrick’s Day Raffle Results
First Prize: Shelta Australia Aluminium
Outdoor Furniture Setting
Name: B. Barraket
Second Prize: Gaggia Syncrony Compact
Espresso Coffee Machine
Name: R. Holm
Third Prize: Mirvac Kirkton Park
Accommodation and Breakfast Package
Name: D. Walley
Fourth Prize: Manly Pacific Hotel Accommodation and
Breakfast Package
Name: N. Murphy
The raffle was drawn on 17 March 2005 at the Manly Golf Club.
News From Dr Sue Pendlebury
Acting Director, Sydney Breast Cancer Institute (SBCI)
On behalf of the SBCI team I would like to thank all
our many friends and supporters, above all the
dedicated members of the SBCF who give so generously
of their time and energy to assist our work. The
Foundation has been invaluable in helping the SBCI
provide a quality service to the community. Here are just
a number of the key activities they have supported over
the last year:
Provided funding for a Pilot study on breast cancer
treatment and patient liaison undertaken by Dr Ellis
Choy, Fellow in Breast Surgical Oncology.
Agreed to fund a Fellowship In Clinical And
Translational Breast Cancer Research. The first
recipient is Dr Niamh Murphy, a scientist with a PhD in
molecular biology. She has international experience in
the new technologies for examining the genetics of
A Message from
Roche Oncology
Roche Oncology recognises the Sydney Cancer
Centre as one of Australia’s leading cancer
research and treatment centres, and we are delighted
and proud to be partnering with the Sydney Breast
Cancer Institute to support the introduction of a Clinical
and Translational Research Fellowship. The Fellowship
is an excellent initiative which will offer invaluable
educational and research opportunities in the field of
breast cancer for local oncology trainees. Ultimately
this can only help in the fight against breast cancer.
"Roche is strongly committed to supporting local
initiatives which will further knowledge of, and
improve treatment outcomes for, this devastating
disease which currently affects around 1 in 11 women
in Australia," emphasised David Kingston, Medical
Director, Roche Products Pty Ltd.
As the leading oncology company world-wide, with 5
products proven to offer survival advantage to cancer
patients, Roche works with a number of local
organisations and supports numerous projects within
the Australian cancer community in order to move
towards our mutual
goal of improving
patient care.
individual cancers. Dr Murphy will establish
“benchtop” research with the SBCI, so essential for
the Institute to have a significant research profile in
the present era. This enables our patients to be at the
forefront of new information that translates directly to
clinical practice.
Secured funding of $20,000 from The Ronald Geoffrey
Arnott Foundation (administered by Perpetual Trustees
Australia Limited) that will contribute to supporting
the position of the Breast Care Nurse.
Purchased a new ultrasound machine for the Rachel
Forster Breast Clinic to provide a more streamlined
“one-stop-shop” service to all its patients.
Purchasing a Bioimpedance machine (IMP SF B7
Multiple Frequency Analyser) that assists with the
diagnosis and treatment of lymphoedema in breast
cancer survivors.
Purchasing cushioning for chemotherapy tables in the
Gloucester House to increase patient comfort.
This list is by no means comprehensive and is an
impressive testimony to the contribution the Foundation
makes to the professional work of the SBCI.
Metropolitan
Museum Store
The Metropolitan Museum Store in Sydney’s Queen
Victoria Building, generously sponsored last year’s
Pink Ribbon Ball through the
donation of a beautiful
reproduction portrait head
of Thalia, the Muse of
comedy (pictured).
The Met Store offers
high quality books and
objects based on the
encyclopaedic permanent
collection of one of the world’s
greatest museums, the
Metropolitan Museum in
New York, which spans
more than 5,000 years of
world culture.
Thalia, Muse of Comedy,
reproduction in cast plaster

The 2004 Pink Ribbon Ball reached a new level of
achievement in raising more than $90,000. Over 600
guests were invited to dress "with a touch of pink" to
celebrate and honour the fight against breast cancer and
those individuals whose lives it has touched. Angela
Bishop from Network Ten hosted the event and Dr Selina
Samuels delivered an entertaining and inspirational
address as a young survivor of breast cancer.
The evening included exceptionally fine dining provided
by K for Katering complemented by pre-dinner Ursus
Vodka and Nudie cocktails as well as a selection of fine
Kilikanoon wines.The evening featured many
opportunities for guests to secure great gifts and prizes,
including a major auction prize provided by Malaysia
Airlines of business class travel and five-star
accommodation for two to London. Ms Ping Lam from
Malaysia Airlines thrilled and delighted the crowd with a
generous and unexpected donation of an additional two
business class Sydney-Hong Kong airfares for the live
auction and a commitment to continue the Malaysia
Airlines sponsorship of the Foundation in 2005.
Sub-committee members Nicole Leon, Samantha Lee,
Imogen Naylor, Jackie Rogers, Lucy Baker, Sandy Basten,
Sophie Bingham, Fiona Burgess, Anneke Constable,
Marie Janik, Sally-Anne Dawking, Isabel Thompson
and Heidi Davies.
Pink Ribbon Ball
1. Robert Harrison, Harriett Harrison SBCF Treasurer, Dr Sue Pendelbury, Acting Director, SBCI, Chris Packer and Dr Selena Samuels, Guest Speaker (l-r)
2. Malaysia Airlines’ guests including Dr Ellis Choy, RPAH, Ms Ping Lam, Manager, Public Relations and Communications, Malaysia Airlines and Homern Lee (centre l-r)
3. Malyasia Airlines’ Pink Ribbon Ball organising committee including Heidi Davies committee chair and leader, Nicole Leon and special host and MC, Angela Bishop
(fourth from r)
4. Will Jardine and Danielle Walley, Vice President, SBCF
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Macquarie Links
International Golf Club
Hosts Ladies Golf Day
One hundred and thirty players hit-off at Camden’s
Macquarie Links International Golf Club on December
13 to help raise $50,000 to buy a Biompedance machine
for RPAH. Players stopped along the way for lunch and a
glass of Bimbadgen Estate’s fine champagne. After golf the
ladies relaxed with Bombay Blush cocktails provided by
Bombay Sapphire and other refreshments at the
presentation ceremony.
The major raffle prize of two business class airfares to
Kuala Lumpur flying Malaysia Airlines and five nights
accommodation at the Golden Palace Hotel was won by
Liz White.The Panasonic television donated by Harvey
Norman was won by Deidre Burbury. The beautifully
crafted black quartzite necklace from ELA Designs was
carried home by Bonnie Boezman.
Many thanks to Dick Betts and John Curnow for taking
memorable photos and to Epson for supplying the paper
and printer to make these images a reality. Thanks also to
Clem Callaway who assisted with the day’s activities.
The day’s prizes featured, an opportunity to spend some
time at Gai Waterhouse’s Tulloch Lodge, D’Arenberg Wine,
beauty products from Juvena,Thalgo and Crabtree &
Evelyn, dinner at the Omega Restaurant, Barrenjoey
Lighthouse and Restaurant, Arianne Lingerie and a stay at
Solar Springs Health Retreat.
Event sub-committee: Jane Betts: Phillipa Clark, Lynne
Crookes, Jacqui Curnow, Kathy Daisley, Donna Fowler,
Sharon Hogden, Jan Kehoe, Gail Mitchell, Annie Palmer,
Jan Porter, Lynne Richardson, Sandra Simpson, Geneieve
Slattery, Jackie Tesoriero and Danielle Walley.
Liz White winner of the Ladies Golf Day major raffle prize with Lynne
Crookes, President of the SBCF (l-r)
Mosman is Shopping
rom September 4-10 last year Mosman retailers and
F Mosman Council celebrated spring in style with
Mosman Is Shopping Week, which featured fabulous
fashion and beauty parades at Mosman Cache. All the
proceeds were donated to the SBCF.
The SBCF thank Mosman Council and all the Mosman
Cache retailers who participated in this project for donating
the $2,500 in proceeds from this event to our cause.
Top: Guest models at one of the Mosman Cache’s fashion parades
Below: Members of the Mosman is Shopping organizing committee,
Robyn Marshall-Flowers, Susan Hewson and Jak Armstrong (l-r)

coming up
in 2005 Online:
Rugby Long Lunch
FRIDAY JULY 15, 12 NOON
Four Seasons Hotel
George Street Sydney
Over a very long lunch featuring fine food and
refreshments, guests will be entertained by a celebrity MC.
Guest Rugby stars will ensure that there will be much
good-hearted and entertaining banter on the day. The
theme for this year’s event is Australia versus New
Zealand. The afternoon’s entertainment will feature many
opportunities for guests to secure spectacular gifts and
prizes, including a major raffle where one lucky guest will
take home a new car.
Table of ten $1,800
Pink Ribbon Lunch
MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 12 NOON
American Club
Macquarie Street Sydney
Think Pink-join the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation in
Australian Breast Cancer Month at our annual Pink Ribbon
Lunch. Every October we aim to increase awareness of
breast cancer and raise money for breast cancer treatment,
diagnosis, research and support services for individuals
with the disease. Our Pink Ribbon Lunch offers a rare
opportunity to hear a renowned medical specialist whilst
enjoying the wonderful food and harbour views at the
members only American Club. There will also be a raffle
featuring a beautiful hand crafted Pink Ribbon necklace
specially created by Canturi Jewels.
$70 per person/table of ten $700
Pink Ribbon Ball
SATURDAY OCTOBER 8, 7.00PM UNTIL LATE
Westin Grand Ballroom
Number 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Join us for an evening of fabulous refreshments, dinner
and dancing at the twelfth Pink Ribbon Ball. The Pink
Ribbon Ball is one of the highlights of the Sydney social
calendar and will feature a live band plus a range of
fundraising activities offering gifts ranging from travel
experiences through to luxury goods.
Tickets $160 per person (for early birds who book before
August 1, but hurry as tickets at this price are limited)
Jeanelle of Five Dock- A Touch
of Pink Charity Dinner Dance
FRIDAY 29 APRIL 2005, 6PM
La Mirage Function Centre
16-18 Fairlight Street, Five Dock
A special evening including a three course meal,
refreshments entertainment and auctions to raise
funds for the SBCF.
Tickets $75. Enquiries and bookings 9713 8423
5th NSW Breast Cancer
Nurses’ Conference
May 27-28
Mercure Hotel, Broadway (5 minutes walk from
Central Station)
To register or for information contact
marie.janik@email.cs.nsw.gov.au
Enquiries and bookings for all events phone: 9515 7774,
fax: 9515 7773, or online at www.sbcf.org.au
Giving News How to make
The SBCF is appreciative of the support we receive from
all sectors of the community. All and every donation we
receive makes a noticeable difference. We acknowledge kind
donations from Mr Donald Nash and Jenny Tedesco.
A major focus of donations in 2004 was Australian Breast
Cancer Month. New fundraising activities including
community stalls and Pink Ribbon Pin boxes, helped to raise
close to $7,000. Our thanks to the following businesses that
kindly took one of our new Pink Ribbon boxes Arena Bar &
Bistro, Central Imaging and Diagnostic Services, Gita’s Hair
& Make-Up Studio, Hair Tales, Kats Korner-Hair, Beauty &
Nails, Lane Cove Country Club, OsteoPlus, Serafina’s
Hairdresser, National Rugby League Office, Northbridge
Newsagency, Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd, Royal
Prince Alfred Hospital Medical Centre, Smell the Roses, St
Ives Travel,The American Club and Troy Jarrer Hair.
In Pink Ribbon Month community groups and individuals
also helped raise awareness as well as monies to support
the SBCF. Christine Chapman from Balgowlah Heights held
a black-tie charity event in memory of her mother Dianne
Chapman.This function was attended by 65 individuals and
supported by local businesses in Manly, Mosman and Mona
Vale. The proceeds from the evening totalled $1,760. Kerry
Jarvis and her colleagues in the Pharmacy Department at
RPAH held a pink Lamington Morning tea. Gina Ferraro and
the staff at Kingswood TAFE also held a morning tea for the
SBCF. The Penrith Golf Club, Lane Cove Country Club, RAE
Engineers Golf Club and Duntryleague Golf Club all
participated in our Chip-In for Breast Cancer program and
made generous donations to us.
In keeping with the true spirit of Christmas Karen Smith and
Lani Blackman organized a Charity Concert at Manly’s St
Andrews Presbyterian Church in December with all
donations coming to the SBCF. The Concert featured
Freshwater (harpist Cliona Molins and flautist Christine
Wheeler), pianist Daryl Wallis, the Carolling Spirits,
community choir the Intonations and the Sing NSW
Northern Beaches Regional Choir directed by Julia Brennan.
Helping Hands-to volunteer
call 9515 6045
We would like to thank Gina Svolos, Volunteer Co-Coordinator
at the Sydney Cancer Centre and our valued volunteers Ellie
Sams, Suzie Curtis, Dora Eisenberg, Maureen Howard, Barbara
Probert, Pam Michels, Amanda Michels, Sam Hwang, Vicki
Aberg, Pam Hance and Katrina Lim.
a donation.
www.sbcf.org.au
By Fax: +61 2 9515 7773
By Phone: +61 2 9515 6045
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