Bikkies for Breast Cancer Research

Written By Kristy Harris

October is breast cancer research month. To show our support, on Wednesday 14 October, Fed by Jed baked a very special batch of cookies and donated 100% of the proceeds from every bikkie sale to breast cancer research.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Australia and the second leading cause of cancer death among Australian women, after lung cancer. An alarming 1 in 7 Australian women, and 1 in 700 Australian men, will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Each year, 3,300 Australians die from breast cancer: that’s an average of nine people every day. These figures are deeply concerning to the team at Fed by Jed. We recognise the importance of raising awareness about these devastating statistics and are committed to supporting efforts that reduce the death rate, including ongoing research.

This is why, on October 14th, we donated all the proceeds from our Breast Cancer themed cookies to breast cancer research. Our team created three cookie variations: white chocolate chip, milk chocolate chip and mixed choc chip. Each and every cookie was decorated with pink hearts, pink chocolate drizzles, plenty of pink sprinkles and the pink ribbon symbol - all in recognition of breast cancer awareness.

Thanks to the support of our local community we were able to donate $200 directly to breast cancer research via the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

$200 donated to breast cancer research

Self-check for changes to your breasts

Everyone should know the usual look and feel of their breasts. Breast self-checks are simple and can be done at home. They may reveal early signs that deserve a GP review — and early detection can make a big difference. Use the tips of your first few fingers and move in small circles from the collarbone down to below the bra line, including under the armpit. Follow a consistent pattern so the whole breast is examined. If you notice any changes, please consults your GP.

Signs to look out for:

  • Redness, swelling, soreness or rashes

  • A change in nipple position

  • Liquid leaking from one or both nipples: this can be either watery or blood stained

  • A change in breast size, shape or colour

  • Dimpling or bulging of the skin

Read more online here, and be sure to have regular checks with your trusted GP.

Kristy Harris
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