Flowers speak volumes in more ways than one. We remember and celebrate our loved ones by giving them flowers to brighten up their days. But more than timeless gestures for special moments, what if your beautiful blooms could also become part of a greater cause? While sharing messages of love and care, we want to show how purposefully designed floral creations can also stand for solidarity and hope for others especially this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women in Australia. Because of its nature, it can greatly affect health by rapidly spreading throughout the other parts of the body if not addressed sooner. While it is more common to appear in women, breast cancer can also show in men, and still affect transgender and gender-diverse people.
According to the statistics of the Australian Government, an estimated 20,640 breast cancer cases were reported in 2022, affecting over 20,428 women and 212 men. The increase of cases versus 2018 states that 1 in 7 women and 1 in 500 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer affects many lives every year. And it’s not just about the growing numbers we see, but the real people behind these numbers –who they are to us, to others, and to our community. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is important for us to not only exchange experiences or share stories of our loved ones living through breast cancer, but to also do our part in learning about the disease. Here’s what you need to know:
Breast cancer is a disease in which the cells in the breast show unusual growth. While there are many types of breast cancer, this will depend on which cells in the breast are affected. The breast is made up of three main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue; and most cases show that breast cancer begins in the ducts or lobules.
If not treated sooner, the cancer can also spread to other parts of the body. Breast cancer is considered to be one of the five deadly and commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia. Breast cancer awareness can help save lives. The more we learn and share about what we know, the more we can defend ourselves and our loved ones from breast cancer.
Breast cancer treatment varies based on the kind of breast cancer and how far it has spread. Doctors from different specialties work together to give the best possible breast cancer treatment which can range from surgery to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapy, or hormone treatments. The earlier breast cancer is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Knowledge is power. With it, we can overcome breast cancer which is why we are sharing this information with you during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sharing stories and experiences about breast cancer can be life-changing for people. However, doing so is only half the battle. From Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond, reminding our mums, sisters, partners, and friends can make a difference especially with regular check-ups that can help everyone stay safe or catch things early.
We can make Breast Cancer Awareness Month and any other day more meaningful with thoughtful gifts that speak more than words can express. Show you care with personalised bouquets, baskets, or even hampers that say “I’m here for you” or “I love you, and I care about your health”.
Every October, we remember Breast Cancer Awareness Month to create meaningful connections with our loved ones and our community through sharing stories and experiences of people living through breast cancer.
Breast cancer awareness is about remembering and celebrating moments of strength, love, and perseverance that have shaped us, our families, and our friendships one way or another. We cherish this time by creating heartfelt memories with them and giving thoughtful gifts that share the love and care we hope to express for their health and well-being.
Flowers are a timeless gesture that can be gifted in so many ways. Maybe your loved ones appreciate gerberas, as their beautiful blooms symbolise cheerfulness and love. Roses, on the other hand, are a classic choice for bouquets which can be even more special with personalised touches such as balloons and chocolates. Looking for something that will last longer? There are indoor plants too. Peace lilies make a thoughtful gift and are very easy to take care of.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s take time to say “I love you, I care for you, I’m here for you” and celebrate our loved ones while shining light on a cause that can save lives.
Beyond crafting top-notch floral arrangements at Interflora, we also dedicate ourselves to make a difference in communities by supporting causes in every way possible. At the heart of our mission, we partner with organisations like the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to spread awareness every year throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month and help raise funds for breast cancer research.
We are dedicated to show our support with a customised NBCF collection that features six pink, limited edition floral arrangements that are all artfully handcrafted by local florists. For every sale of these floral arrangements, Interflora Australia donates 5% of the proceeds to NBCF to contribute much-needed funds to life-changing breast cancer research.
Interflora Australia has raised over $89,000 through e-commerce sales. Thanks to the generosity of our customers, these purposefully purchased flowers and indoor plants have made a great impact in supporting breast cancer research.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Australia, every gift becomes more than an expression of love, but also a step closer to achieving a bigger dream for a brighter tomorrow.
Your gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month show support not only for your loved ones but towards the greater efforts that help bring communities one step closer to better care for breast cancer treatment and prevention. Breast cancer affects many individuals and their families in Australia every year. You can show your support with meaningful gifts that can share love and hope for this cause.
Here is a glimpse of our National Breast Cancer Foundation Collection as gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness month:
Show support for the courageous woman in your life by sending her an exquisite floral arrangement placed in a sweet hatbox. Curated with classic pink roses, charming carnations and more with touches of green foliage, these Blessed Blossoms will make an adorable impression for your loved one.
Behind every flower arrangement given is a heartfelt story that shares light and resilience this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Share your message with a loved one by expressing how much you admire their strength with a thoughtfully named floral arrangement in a glass jar. These are artfully designed with green and pink blooms such as carnations, pink spray roses, chrysanthemums, and more, all tied together with a matching pink ribbon.
Brighten someone’s day with an eye-catching floral bouquet. These Power of Pink Roses are perfect for celebrating the brave woman in your life. Our team of expert florists design these with love by putting together stunning hot pink roses, white lilies, and pale pink spray roses complemented by green foliage all perfectly wrapped with a pink ribbon. We know your loved one will appreciate this meaningful gift even more so knowing these beautiful blooms also take part in supporting breast cancer research.
If you are looking for a thoughtful gift that lasts, you can send your loved one this charming Peace Lily in Pink. This low-maintenance plant can thrive even within indoor spaces. It is also packaged with a pink ceramic pot as part of our National Breast Cancer Foundation Collection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
A super surprise for the superwoman in your life. These SuperWoman Flowers feature fresh pink roses, snapdragons, and native protea with hints of eucalyptus bundled together with other foliage and presented in a petite posy box with a pink ribbon. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let us choose gifts that keep on giving. For every order of SuperWoman Flowers and other arrangements of this collection, a portion of the sale is donated to support breast cancer research funded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Share love and care to your sisters with pink and white blooms such as gerberas, pink spray roses and chrysanthemums, all thoughtfully designed with a matching pink ribbon. These charming blooms are intentionally crafted by expert local florists who put their heart into every petal to make your gift even more special.
Choosing these gifts not only symbolises your love for your dear ones, but also echoes your sentiment for a community that deserves attention and much needed support to spread awareness and fund game-changing breast cancer research. Every bouquet from this collection does more than sit pretty; it becomes a testament of solidarity this Breast Cancer Awareness month.
At Interflora, our floral collection stands for more than just quality. These blooms are crafted with precision and care to go beyond regular gifting experiences and help enable greater causes.
When you choose Interflora, you aren’t just selecting a gift for your special loved ones, but you are also becoming part of a purposeful effort to empower lives against breast cancer. Your purchase from this collection is more than a transaction; it becomes a testament of your support for breast cancer research, your pledge to spread awareness, and your gift of hope to those in need. See our collection and let your love, support, and solidarity be the gift that keeps on giving for many. For any questions, give us a call on 1800 808 500.
References:
https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/diagnosis-treatment
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/what-is-breast-cancer