Monthly Archives: August 2019
Flower power to save lives: StarTrack delivers 965,000 daffodils for Daffodil Day Appeal
Letter to the Editor: Will you help give more than hope this Daffodil Day?
Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide before you shop for those Ekka show bags
It’s Ekka time and with thousands of Queenslanders set to pour into the Brisbane Showgrounds tomorrow for the Brisbane Show Day, Cancer Council Queensland are reminding attendees to stay SunSmart! Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said it’s important Queenslanders do not become complacent about sun safety throughout winter. “The Ekka is an annual highlight for so many people right across Queensland – and we want to make sure…
Schools urged to turn yellow and get involved this Daffodil Day Appeal
Cancer Council Queensland is appealing to schools around the state to turn yellow by participating in the Daffodil Day Appeal this month. The Daffodil Day Appeal, held throughout August and culminating in Daffodil Day on Friday, August 23, is all about raising vital funds for life-saving cancer research. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan…
Still time to step out for a cancer free future at The Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane
The start line for The Sunday Mail is edging closer and closer, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to register and make a difference with each step! As an official VIP charity with The Sunday Mail Bridge, Cancer Council Queensland are encouraging locals to consider the impact they can make by taking part in…
Building healthy habits and reducing cancer risk this Tradies Health Month
August is National Tradies Health Month, which is the perfect time for Queensland tradies to educate themselves on risks in the workplace and start constructing healthy habits. An estimated 3.6 million Australians are exposed to cancer-causing agents at work, with about 5000 cancer cases diagnosed each year as a result. Awareness of risks associated with…
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