Pink Ribbon Day

Today is Pink Ribbon Day  - which got me thinking about all the little things that can be done in support of charities like these. I am a big supporter of all things related to cancer research, having lost my wonderful Dad to cancer when I was a kid, and I am always on the look out for ways I can do more.

Now, most of you would have seen the products on sale for Pink Ribbon Day, the requests for donations, the amazing range of pink products from water to corn, and the numerous fun runs and breakfasts in support of Pink Ribbon Day, but one idea I found particularly innovative is Register4.

Register4 is a way to connect researchers to participants, helping to get research off the ground quicker. Registration is easy and doesn't lock you into participation. Researchers will send out emails to Register4 participants inviting them to take part in research, and letting you know who they are looking for. Register4 says it better than I ever could, so I have taken the below information directly from their website:

Why Register4 needs you

Researchers speak often of how long it can take to find the right people to participate in their work - it can sometimes take years. When looking for large groups of women to participate in research projects, the cost to recruit and identify suitable participants can run high. Register4 aims to help cut those costs right down, so that medical research funding can be used more effectively. The more people who join Register4, the fewer delays and the faster researchers can get to work.

For more information, and to register, please click here: https://www.register4.org.au/

If you are interested in making a donation in support of Pink Ribbon Day, how about help a local family to raise funds in memory of their mum? Donations can be made here: http://act.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=668453 , with donations going straight to the Cancer Council Pink Campaign!