Posted on 17 December, 2008

The Women of Kilsyth will gather together on

Wednesday October 8th  

for an information-education day at  Kilsyth Stadium

and to raise $s and awareness for Breast Cancer 

This will be a great opportunity for our women officials to get to know each other and to learn from each other. New officials get to partner with veterans and have them evaluate their games and more seasoned officials learn how to study the game to prepare for the next level. We discuss rules, review game film, and discuss game situations. . We will also provide feedback and understanding on how the role of women officials has evolved within Kilsyth and Basketball in general. Finger food and soft drink will be provided and some special surprises   Don’t be surprised if you look up and see the pinks shirts at your game!!!!

Breast Cancer Facts and Figures

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Australian women (after non-melanoma skin cancer), with more than 12,126 new cases diagnosed each year. It’s also the most common cause of cancer death among Australian women.

While opportunities to prevent breast cancer are limited, early detection provides the best chance of reducing death and illness from the disease.

Did You Know?

1 in 11 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 75.

Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer related death in women in Australia.

The incidence of breast cancer has risen over 30% from 1993 to 2003.

In Australia in 2004, a total of 12,126 women and 109 men were diagnosed with breast cancer and there were 2,683 deaths.

Research

Significant advances have been made in the quality and success of medical treatments now offered. These improvements have had a direct result on the decrease in mortality rates of people diagnosed with breast cancer and would not have been made without ongoing effective research.

Donations

Your ongoing support is a vital key to making a difference for the future

This is a great opportunity for our women officials to get to know each other and to learn from each other. New officials get to partner with veterans and have them evaluate their games and more seasoned officials learn how to study the game to prepare for the next level.