Blue Mountains City Council bathed its Katoomba office in a glowing pink light this weekend,
October 28 and 29, in support of the McGrath Foundation’s Pink Up Your Town campaign
during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The lighting of the Council offices follows a decision by the Council in July to explore ways to
support the campaign in October.
Commenting on the initiative, Blue Mountains City Council Mayor Mark Greenhill said: “In
lighting our Council headquarters in pink, we extend our collective support to those
navigating the complexities of breast cancer, the dedicated nurses providing integral care,
and the researchers diligently working towards eradicating this disease.
“Blue Mountains City Council is honoured to align with the McGrath Foundation, and we
hope this act of support will encourage conversation and engagement within our
community.”
Blue Mountains women aged 50-74 are eligible for free breast screening through
BreastScreen NSW, with no GP referral needed. Breast screening (a screening
mammogram) saves lives by finding breast cancers early. BreastScreen NSW operates
Tuesday and Thursdays at Blue Mountains Hospital in Katoomba. To book your free breast
screen, or for more information call 13 20 50 or go to www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au
Since its inception in 2005, the McGrath Foundation has steadfastly supported women and
their families through the multifaceted challenges of breast cancer by funding breast care
nurses who provide comprehensive care – from the moment of diagnosis and throughout
treatment.
Further details about the Pink Up Your Town campaign can be found on the McGrath
Foundation’s website at www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au
Photo: Mayor, Cr Mark Greenhill, in front of the Council building that was lit pink.
