September 24, 2008 12:00am
HOBART is set to be painted pink as cocktail drinkers walk the red carpet to raise awareness of breast cancer.
The Drysdale building in the city will turn pink to welcome partygoers to next month's National Breast Cancer Foundation 2008 Global Illumination Spring Fling party.
National Breast Cancer Foundation development executive Janelle Larkin said this year the focus was on the importance of research and education, to increase understanding of the disease.
"Global Illumination has always been a unique way of raising awareness of breast cancer among the community," she said.
"The University of Tasmania will be joining with universities around Australia to highlight the importance of breast cancer research, and lighting up the Sandy Bay campus with a pink glow from September 24."
Tammy Herbert was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, a week before her 27th birthday.
She had just completed her studies at Drysdale on the path to becoming a chef when she received the diagnosis.
"Because of my recovery I have not been able to work in the industry as yet, but hope to one day get into the catering side of things," she said.
"I am really looking forward to getting into a frock and kicking up my heels."
The Estee Lauder 2008 Global Illumination Spring Fling cocktail party will be held on October 3.
Tickets are available at the Hobart event link on globalillumination.org.au.
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