QantasLink supports Breast Cancer Foundation with Pink Aircraft

QantasLink has launched a pink aircraft to mark the commencement of its Diamond Partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).  The Bombardier Q400 aircraft will play an innovative role in spreading the message of prevention and treatment of breast cancer to people in regional Australia.

"Statistics show that awareness of breast cancer treatment and prevention options in regional Australia is significantly less than in city areas," said Qantas Executive General Manager, Mr John Borghetti.

"We hope that our partnership with the NBCF, and our activities in regional Australia involving this aircraft, can increase awareness and also raise vital funds for breast cancer research."

The pink aircraft, one of QantasLink's new 72-seat Q400s, was officially unveiled at a breakfast at the Qantas Jet Base in Sydney this morning by Mr Borghetti and NBCF Chair, The Hon Roslyn Kelly AO.

Ms Kelly said that the ultimate goal of the NBCF was to raise enough money to fund a cure for breast cancer. "As a nation, we have all the ingredients to successfully push onwards towards the prevention and eventual cure for breast cancer," she said.

"I am delighted that QantasLink has joined this challenge and is committed to helping our organisation carry this important message across regional Australia."

The aircraft will operate services across QantasLink's regional network and will also transport a number of NBCF ambassadors to attend Pink Link days around NSW, Queensland, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania.

QantasLink has confirmed it will donate A$1 for every passenger travelling on its services in October to the NBCF. Donation envelopes will also be available in QantasLink aircraft seat pockets.

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