Plant Hope

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What is Plant Hope?

Plant Hope is an initiative by MBC Action Australia to grow awareness, support, and community for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Like a garden, our strength grows when we nurture it together.

At the heart of the campaign are our Plant Hope gloves. By planting seeds, tending gardens, and wearing purple, we honour those we’ve lost, support those living with MBC, and work toward a future of better treatments and outcomes. Each pair of gloves represents awareness, support, and hope taking root in our community.

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Angela’s story

Angela believed in finding simple, meaningful ways to bring people together and raise awareness of metastatic breast cancer. She dreamed up the idea of purple gloves as a symbol of hope—something anyone could connect with, share, and grow with.

Angela sadly passed away in December 2024, but through Plant Hope we honour her vision and continue planting hope for everyone living with MBC.

Plant Hope Gloves

Join us in planting hope. Purchasing a pair of Plant Hope gloves is a simple way to show your support - every pair sold helps raise awareness and funds for people living with MBC.

You can also register to host a Plant Hope Garden Party, bringing together friends, family, or colleagues to plant, connect, and collect donations. Together, we honour those we’ve lost, support those living with MBC, and work toward a future of better treatments and outcomes. 

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Host a Plant Hope Garden Party

Bring people together for a cause that matters. Hosting a Plant Hope Garden Party is a beautiful way to raise awareness and funds while creating moments of connection. Whether you host in your backyard, workplace, or community space, your event will help Plant Hope grow across Australia.

When you register, you’ll receive access to fundraising resources to make it simple - including poster and social media tiles. Gather your community, plant something meaningful, and be part of a movement that supports those living with MBC.

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FAQs

  • MBCA fundraising events can be simple or creative. Popular ideas include: 

    • Hosting a morning/afternoon tea or BBQ

    • Running a plant or bake stall

    • Organising a raffle

    • Selling Plant Hope gloves or lapel pins

    • Collecting donations in a donation box

  • Yes, approval is required if you are:

    • Collecting cash donations

    • Selling Plant Hope gloves

    • Offering lapel pins for donations

    • Running a stall or event

    • Holding a raffle

    In these cases, you must register and receive an Authority to Fundraise.

    You do not need to seek approval for:

    • Donating via our GiveNow platform

  • Click on the register button which will take you to the Authorityto Fundraise form.

    • Approval generally takes 2–3 days (check your spam/junk folder).

    Once approved, you’ll receive:

    • A Personal Authority to Fundraise ID

    • Start and end dates (usually valid for 2 months)

    • An approval email/letter outlining your responsibilities

    If fundraising in public, always carry your approval email/letter and wear your provided name badge.

  • Yes, all donations are tax deductible, and all online donations receive an automatic tax-deductible receipt.

  • Digital resources: Posters, social media tiles, and other promotional materials (via a password-protected page which is available after registration).

    You can sell merchandise, which is available via our Shopify store, including gloves and lapel pins.

  • Stalls: Obtain permission, follow safety rules, sell safe/appropriate goods, and check if food approvals are required.

    Raffles: Rules differ by state/territory.

    Always:

    • Check permits and regulations

    • Display prize details clearly

    • Keep accurate records and ensure fair draws

    • Avoid unsuitable prizes (e.g., alcohol, tobacco)

    • Not permitted: Door-knocking and cold-calling by phone.

    • Bank funds within 28 days of your event.

    • Deposit cash into your own account, then transfer the total to MBC Action.

    • Complete our Fundraising tracker form and submit it with any requests for tax deductible receipts from donors.

  • MBC Action Australia cannot reimburse expenses.

    You may deduct reasonable costs (e.g., venue hire, raffle tickets, ingredients).

    Expenses must:

    • Be less than 20% of funds raised

    • Be recorded in your fundraising tracker form

    • Include receipts

    Unreasonable costs (e.g. alcohol, excessive spending) will not be accepted.

  • No. You are responsible for arranging your own insurance if required.

    MBC Action Australia is not liable for losses, costs, or damages arising from your fundraising activity.

  • For fundraising support or queries, please email: treasurer@mbcaction.org.au 

For approval to hold a function or to sell our gloves to fundraise for MBC Action Australia, please register here.

Register to fundraise

Once you have registered and received email confirmation, click the button to access Plant Hope fundraising resources.

Fundraising resources

Important - this page can only be accessed by registered fundraisers.