THE HUNTER BREAST CARE BREAKFAST RAISES $49,661 TO SUPPORT THE BREAST CARE NURSES

PKF Sydney and Newcastle, in collaboration with The Newcastle Herald and NEX, celebrated a major milestone as they hosted the 15^th annual Hunter Breast Care Breakfast on 25 October, 2023. This sellout event brought together a remarkable 510 attendees, all united in their commitment to supporting the Hunter Nurse Education Group. The morning was a resounding success, raising over $49,661 to ensure the nurses can continue their exceptional work in caring for those affected by breast cancer.

This outstanding achievement would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors and raffle donors. PKF Sydney and Newcastle extends their heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors including, gold sponsors Colterlec and Hi-Vis Group, silver sponsors VInet, Sharp Office, HunterNet, Beam Bookkeeping, and Osborn Law, as well as bronze sponsors peoplefusion, Core Project Group, Skildare, Westpac, EV Consulting, and Solv’d. A massive thank you to our dessert sponsor A la Roche Cakes, who provided delectable cupcakes on the morning.

Reflecting on the event’s success, Simon Rutherford, Partner at PKF Sydney and Newcastle said, “The overwhelming support from our sponsors, attendees, and the community underscores the vital importance of our mission. We are deeply grateful for their generosity and commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer.”

The Fundraiser was first launched as a result of the tragic loss of the wife of one of PKF’s partners after a battle with breast cancer. To date, the fundraiser has raised more than $330,000 and has been commended in Parliament for its significant contribution to the community.

The funds raised at the Annual Breast Care Breakfast remain within the Hunter region and exclusively support the Hunter Nurse Education Group (HNEG). Hunter Nurse Education Group (HNEG). With the funds, the HNEG organises two full education days per year for nurses working with people living with breast cancer. These invaluable education days are extended free of charge and have been empirically shown to not only elevate knowledge and skills, but also change behaviours and attitudes and improve clinical outcomes. The amount of knowledge required to take care of critical patients cannot be obtained simply through experience on a unit or at the bedside.

PKF Sydney and Newcastle are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by breast cancer and look forward to continuing their support for the Hunter Nurse Education Group in the coming years.

Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters of this event:

Gold sponsors: Hi-Vis Group and Colterlec

Silver sponsors: Osborn Law, VInet, Sharp Office, Hunternet, and Beam Bookkeeping

Dessert sponsor: A la Roche Cakes

Print sponsor: Dimmock Print

Media sponsor: Fisheye Creative