Blokes for Breast Cancer celebrate with 10-year anniversary charity event

More than ten years after the initial fundraising project that saw them travel around Australia in a bright pink landcruiser, the original Blokes for Breast Cancer are back with a new charity event.

In 2001, mates John Marsh, Nick Bullock, Andrew Carracher and Lachy Angus decided to embark on a nine-month tour around the country to raise awareness and funds for the Flinders Medical Centre Foundation and ongoing breast cancer research.

After spending the best part of a year in each other's company on the road, the band of four were greeted with a special charity function held in their honour and attended by 1,000 generous patrons.

On the quartet's Facebook page, they note that the funds they generated were put to good use, asserting: "We are proud that 100% of the money we raised was donated to breast cancer research."

In the past, the four men were able to raise $100,000 for their cause - providing $85,000 in grants to breast cancer researchers.

This impressive amount sets the bar quite high for the generous gentlemen who say they are eager to see if they can meet the challenge once more in 2012.

The Blokes announced that since it had been over ten years since they first ventured forth, they would be holding an overdue anniversary bash to celebrate.

Speaking to Adelaide Now on January 23 Andrew Carracher explained that event would be less focused on travelling and more on fundraising.

Carracher asserted: "Since the success of the first event, we always wanted to do something again.

"With marriage, kids and kids on the way, a few responsibilities will prevent us going around the country again."

Instead of another tour, the four friends will instead be hosting an Anniversary Bash at the iconic Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide on February 18.

With gourmet food, local wines and live music to provide attendees with "a festival atmosphere", the night is sure to provide plenty of good cheer, while helping to raise awareness for a good cause.

For the evening, attendees are invited to don smart casual attire with a touch of pink to celebrate the good work of the nonprofit Flinders Medical Centre Foundation - which works to provide support for ongoing research into breast cancer treatments.

"It promises to be a great night out," declared Carracher.