Mount Isa Mines will go pink for a cause on September 30, hosting a spectacular breast cancer fundraising gala at a special on-site location.
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Hosted by Australian television icon and breast cancer survivor Kerri-Anne Kennerley, ‘Zinc Goes Pink’ will raise money for organisations who support women through breast cancer, including the North West Queensland Breast Cancer Support Group and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
General Manager for Zinc Mining Chris McCleave said the event would be held at George Fisher Mine.
“It’s the first time the mine will open to the community, and is an opportunity for the public to see our mining operations up close while supporting critical breast cancer research, treatment and support for patients,” Mr McCleave said.
Tickets to Zinc Goes Pink cost $200 on sale at the Civic Centre from 9am August 10 until September 13 until sold out. Ticket includes a three course meal, all-inclusive drinks package, live entertainment and return transport from the CBD.
The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports breast cancer is the most common life-threatening cancer facing women in Australia, with one in eight diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. Today, breast cancer kills eight Australian women every single day.
Mount Isa and North West Queensland Breast Cancer Support Group President Trish Olsen said Zinc Goes Pink would provide a much-needed boost for the organisation’s activities in the region.
“Every year, we provide practical assistance, emotional and financial support to women fighting, overcoming, and rebuilding from breast cancer in communities from Mount Isa, west to Camooweal, south to Bedourie, east to Winton and Richmond and right across the Gulf,” Ms Olsen said.
As a result of “Zinc Goes Pink” Mount Isa Mines will postpone the next Casa Grande Ball to May 2018.