The Pink & Blue returns for 2023

February 11, 2023

Since 2013, an amazing community of volunteers and corporate partners at West Beach SLSC have hosted the Pink & Blue Swim.

100% of ticket entries for this award winning event are donated equally between St Andrew’s Hospital (Breast Care) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (Research). To date they have raised over $400,000 which is a fantastic result.

This event returns on Saturday 11 February, and this year they have added a 6km run.

The generous partnership between the Pink & Blue Committee and St Andrew’s Hospital has made possible several projects that positively support the experience of breast cancer patients, and support our exceptional breast care nurses to provide the best care.

This significant list of projects includes a Gamma Probe for use during a Sentinel Node Biopsy, the refurbishment of the Breast Cancer Treatment Room, including equipment on the 3rd Floor of hospital, and most recently the refurbishment of a Patient/Visitor Lounge and Kitchen. These projects would not have been possible without their support, and they have contributed to the positive experience of cancer patients under our care.

Breast Cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. At St Andrew's, We know that excellent Breast Nurses with extensive knowledge and experience in the oncology field make a huge difference in a patient’s cancer journey. This year, our special project with the Pink & Blue team is to support a Breast Care Nurse at St Andrew’s which will have a transformative impact on the care of our patients.

The St Andrew's Hospital Foundation team will be onsite on the day to speak with the participants (and hand out lollies). This year is also the return of their comedy night which is always really good fun.

Thank you so much to everyone who supports this great event.

We hope to see you there on the day.

For more information, and to register or donate, please see Pink & Blue Event — West Beach Surf Life Saving Club (westbeachslsc.com.au)

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St Andrew’s Hospital has provided medical and surgical excellence to South Australians for over 80 years. This section features a little about where we’ve come from and where we are going.

St Andrew's Hospital provides a comprehensive range of clinical services.

Our aim is to provide a diverse range of clinical services and to be the best at what we provide. Selection of new clinical services is determined by patient needs, our expertise and financial influences.

Patients & Visitors

The team at St Andrew’s will make every effort to ensure your admission, stay and discharge is as simple and pleasant as possible. We’ve included some tips on what to bring, how you can keep in touch with your friends and where they can park when visiting you.

Specialists

St Andrew's Hospital nurses have long had a reputation for being highly skilled and dedicated. It's one of the hospital's points of distinction. Adelaide's leading doctors tell us it's one of the main reasons they choose to work at St Andrew's.

Careers

With a culture where relationships matter, we are focused on delivering quality health care and exemplary customer service.

Foundation

Our Foundation receives invaluable support from grateful patients, their families and friends, as well as the wider community. They provide St Andrew's Hospital with more opportunities to deliver world-class patient care, clinical education and research.

The Pink & Blue returns for 2023

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