15/10/2026
Kira's story this month is about bravery.
If you've been to Everwell, you've probably met Kira, our Practice Leader. This month she's wearing pink for her friend Kartia. In Kira's words:
"Kartia was the first person I hired when I got into management. We grew an amazing bond and connection, and became great friends not just at work but outside of it too.
Her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer and always told Kartia to be careful and get checked. She did, and was told that yes, she did carry the gene.
What she did next was pure bravery: a double mastectomy at 27, right before she was about to start wedding preparations with her soon-to-be husband and starting a family. The surgery led to complications and many more surgeries that weren't planned for. But she has come through it, had her beautiful wedding, and is expecting her first baby girl in January."
Thank you, Kira, and thank you, Kartia, for letting us share this.
If breast cancer runs in your family, talk to your GP about your risk.
Our Pink Ribbon Breakfast is on Thursday 22 October, raising money for breast cancer research. If you'd like to support Kira and the team: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/everwelldental
Everwell Dental is a Proud Community Supporter of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.