Qantas’ FlyPink month has partnered up with Movember to raise awareness for both breast and prostate cancer.
FlyPink was started by QantasLink Captain, Susan McHaffie in 2015 to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer, only this year the iconic pink ribbon has grown a ‘mo’ with aims to build greater awareness of a variety of cancers affecting thousands of people across Australia.
Starting today until 15th November, Qantas pilots will swap their normal gold epaulettes (shoulder stripes) for pink ones, cabin crew swap their silver wing badges for pink and customer service agents in our airports wear pink ribbons.
Employees are encouraged to make a donation and wear pink with pride.
Captain McHaffie, who runs FlyPink in her own time, started the initiative after her aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer, initially aiming to raise $20,000 for breast cancer research.
Since then, she has raised an estimated $500,000 for the NBCF and affiliated overseas
charities. She has encouraged pilots in more than 30 countries who fly for over 135 different
operators to come together for the cause.
“FlyPink started as a little idea that has grown to a collaboration between people from all parts of Australia and the world, from all backgrounds and nationalities,” said McHaffie.
“Cancer could touch each and every one of us and it’s been a privilege to see FlyPink bring people together the way it has.”
The goal this year is to raise a total of $100,000 with equal funds going to the Movember
Foundation and the NBCF.
You can support FlyPink by donating here.
