And while the pink ribbon may be small, it has the capacity to do big things.

Griffith Breast Cancer Support Group president and survivor Jan Newman knows all about that.

“It’s 14 years next month for me as a survivor,” she said.

“We have seen a significant reduction in breast cancer in the last 10 years and the survival rate is on the rise.

“But you can’t do anything without the research. It’s good to see so many locals getting behind this because the funds raised will continue research into the causes and treatments for breast cancer and provide ongoing support and education for Australians and their families.”

For the rest of this week the local group will be at Griffith Central selling merchandise, and then next Tuesday they will hold a Melbourne Cup luncheon at the Ex-Servicemen’s Club.

On Monday the Coro Club painted itself pink for the morning in an effort to keep the fight against breast cancer at the forefront of people’s minds. They were just one of many in town to get behind the cause.

Local woman Rebecca Williams, 20, organised the morning tea with more than $750 raised for the National Breast Cancer Association.

“Heaps of men and women get breast cancer and I just wanted to raise some money and awareness,” she said.

“I work at the club and I know a few patrons who have had breast cancer so I guess that’s why I wanted to help out.”