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Cancer Council launches Daffodil Appeal this August

Cancer Council Queensland has kicked off a month of fundraising for Queenslanders with cancer with the launch of today’s Daffodil Appeal, ahead of the official Daffodil Day on Friday 28 August. Queenslanders have the opportunity to donate online, buy a pin in advance or order a box of merchandise to sell during August to raise…

Kristina Costalos grows hope this Daffodil Day

Channel Ten’s Kristina Costalos is growing hope for the one in two Queenslanders affected by cancer as an official Queensland Daffodil Day ambassador for 2015! Queenslanders are invited to show they care about beating cancer by donating funds and raising awareness during the month of August, with this year’s official Daffodil Day on Friday the…

Daffodil Day turns Qld yellow to support cancer patients

Pens, pins, Dougal bears and bunches of daffodils – it’s all on sale this August to support more than 25,000 Queenslanders who will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone. Each year on Daffodil Day (August 28) communities across the state show their vital support for cancer research, education programs and patient support services by…

The glass is half full for Dry July-ers!

Cheers Dry July-ers – you’re halfway through a month of no booze for a good cause! Cancer Council is toasting the commitment of thousands of Queenslanders this month to get healthy, notice their own drinking habits and help improve the lives of adult cancer patients. Dry July invites Aussies to go booze-free for a month…

Fitter, happier, more productive

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift shares five steps to fitness. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to stay fit, while others fail? Fitness is not necessarily just a matter of nature or nurture – for most of us the key factors are characteristics such as persistence, discipline, and determination. With that in…

Lock it in, wear a pin this Daffodil Day!

You can’t flake on this date – it’s almost Daffodil Day – lock it in and wear a pin to brighten the lives of Queenslanders impacted by cancer. Join thousands of Queenslanders in a show of strength this August for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Appeal, and the official Daffodil Day (Friday, August 28) to raise vital…

Register for Relay For Life – help make a difference!

Each year thousands of Queenslanders unite in the fight and take part in Relay For Life events across the State with one goal in mind – to give hope for a cancer free future. This week, Cancer Council Queensland is challenging communities to lace up and team up once again to help beat cancer. Relay…

Go dry this July to support adults living with cancer

Cancer Council is challenging Queenslanders to go booze-free for a month to support adults living with cancer, as part of Dry July. Cancer Council Queensland has been named a Dry July beneficiary in 2015, with funds raised contributing to the charity’s important work in patient support services. Dry July takes a light-hearted approach to raising…

Secret men’s business

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift has five tips to improve men’s health and happiness. Most of us know the importance of eating well and exercising, but there’s more to being a healthy bloke than lifting dumbbells and packing protein. Many men don’t realise that their daily diet and lifestyle decisions can impact their health…

Queensland: make your cuppa count today!

Pop the kettle on, Queensland – it’s time to make your cup count today (Thursday, May 28) at Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events across the State! Thousands of Queenslanders will gather in living rooms, community centres, schools and workplaces to celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea today and help raise more than $2.5 million…

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