PINK Up Penola has made a tangible difference to breast cancer awareness and early detection through securing the BreastScreen SA bus for a week during Breast Cancer Awareness month.
The mobile screening unit catered for around 200 women over the week, with a daily average of 11 women having their first check up.
BreastScreen SA’s Ingrid Englert said the community response had been fantastic.
“The overall benefit for the town is incredible,” Ms Englert said.
“We are trying to get the van back again as a part of our bi-annual rounds.”
Pink Up Penola committee member Angela Winter said the community had embraced the van, with the McGrath Foundation “trying hard” to make Penola a regular destination for the health unit.
The van will remain in the Limestone Coast until next year and will be stationed at the Mount Gambier Hospital.
Penola Golf Club women also held their own “pink day” as part of the month of events with competitors dressed in their brightest attire.
“We had a pink themed afternoon tea, played our rounds with pink balls and sold as many Pink Up Penola stubby holders as we could,” club member Deb Redman said.
“Our pink day was our own way of showing support for the foundation and Pink Up Penola as we all think it is a fantastic idea.”
