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Register to walk for women’s cancers this weekend
Sunshine Coast locals will step out in support of a cancer free future this weekend at the 2017 Walk for Women’s Cancers. Registrations are still open for the family-friendly walk, set to be held on Saturday, September 2. The annual event, was founded in 2004 by Cassandra Munson, and aims to raise funds and awareness…
New program targets health of Queensland teachers
Hundreds of teachers across the state are set to benefit from a new program targeting teachers’ health. The program, developed jointly by Cancer Council Queensland and TUH, will be rolled out from September, focussing on cancer prevention and healthy living. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said Queensland teachers deserved every encouragement to care…
Cancer Council applauds Government action to improve hospital parking
Dear Editor, I write to commend the State Government on their announcement to make an additional 100,000 free and discounted car parking spaces available at public hospitals each year to help Queenslanders in need. The $7.5 million boost, which is part of a four-point action plan, will significantly advance our efforts to better support Queensland…
Daffodil Day: buy a bear, a pen, a pin
Next month Daffodil Day (August 25) will bloom in Queensland, with hundreds buying flowers and merchandise to raise funds for locals affected by cancer. Locals are being urged to save the date and pre-purchase Cancer Council Queensland’s exclusive 2017 ‘Fireman’ Dougal Bear, an enamel pin, and a daffodil-themed pen, before the day. Cancer Council Queensland…
Cancer Council Queensland CEO: My vision for a cancer free future
We have all been touched by cancer in some way. Sadly, I’ve lost members of my family to cancer – we’re working hard to ensure you don’t lose yours too. As CEO of Cancer Council Queensland it’s my priority to increase investment into lifesaving research projects and improve service delivery across the state to help…
Sound of Music
THE HAPPIEST SOUND IN ALL THE WORLD! We’re excited to announce that all producer proceeds from the final dress rehearsal of The Sound of Music at QPAC on March 10 will be donated to Cancer Council. Book your tickets today and be in the first audience to see this show in Brisbane! Click here to…
Make a Splash – Water Balloon Battle
Want to have some fun on a Friday afternoon with your work mates – in support of a good cause? Come on down to the Brisbane Showgrounds on Friday, March 4! The Brisbane Showgrounds and Royal International Convention centre are hosting a good ol’ fashioned water balloon battle, in support of Cancer Council Queensland. If…
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