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Goodlife Health Clubs runs down cancer in Queensland!

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Goodlife Health Clubs have enlisted in Cancer Council’s The March Charge, encouraging Aussies to sign up and ride, swim or run down cancer next month. As the official app partner of The March Charge, Goodlife Health Clubs will encourage participants to download and use the new free Goodlife App to push themselves one third further, faster and…

Hero access to Australia’s largest triathlon event

Tickets to the Noosa Triathlon 2016 are sold out but Cancer Council is giving Queenslanders a chance to secure a spot in the hugely popular event as part of team Cancer Council Queensland. The Noosa Triathlon is Australia’s largest, oldest, and highest profile triathlon event – with tickets selling out within just days of registrations…

Relay For Life 2015 raises $3.5m for Cancer Council Queensland

Cancer Council Queensland’s Relay For Life has raised $3.5 million this year, with more than 23,000 Queenslanders taking up the baton at the events in the fight against cancer. 41 Relay For Life events were held across the State throughout 2015, supported by a dedicated army of volunteers, participants and sponsors. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson…

Lights for Lucy Shine Brightly this Christmas

Cancer Council is calling on Queenslanders to help brighten the lives of children with cancer by taking part in the Cancer Council Christmas Appeal – Lights for Lucy. Lights for Lucy raises funds and awareness to support more than 140 Queensland children diagnosed with cancer each year. Around 20 Queensland children will die from the…

World Obesity Day: Community action key to beating epidemic

This World Obesity Day (Sunday, October 11), Cancer Council Queensland is calling on Queenslanders to take action against obesity. Queensland is the heaviest state in Australia, with around 40,000 Queenslanders becoming obese every year. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift urged Queenslanders to exercise more, eat less junk food and maintain a healthy weight. “One…

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Hope grows brighter this Daffodil Day

Dear Editor, This Friday August 28 is Daffodil Day, when nearly one million daffodils will bring hope to those affected by cancer. More than 200,000 Queenslanders are alive today after a diagnosis of cancer in the past 30 years, with thanks to your generosity. Daffodil Day raises funds which are dedicated to helping those affected,…

Peppa Pig supports Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Council

Show you care about beating cancer this Daffodil DayPeppa Pig, the newest ambassador for Cancer Council, has released a range of fundraising Daffodil Day products available at Coles and Coles Express stores nationwide. Each year on Daffodil Day (August 28) communities across the State show their vital support for cancer research, education programs and patient…

Showgoers get healthy and happy this Ekka holiday

Cancer Council is encouraging Queenslanders to celebrate health and happiness this Ekka holiday, recommending families plan ahead for a great day out. More than 400,000 Queenslanders are expected to pass through the gates during the 10 days of the State’s 138th Ekka. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift urged showgoers to look after their health.…

Kat Feeney cares about beating cancer in Queensland

Nine News journalist Katherine Feeney will show she cares about beating cancer this August, signing on as a Queensland ambassador for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day. Queenslanders have the opportunity to donate all month to the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Appeal, ahead of the official fundraising date on Friday August 28. Channel Nine’s Katherine Feeney encouraged all…

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