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Queenslanders are being urged to leave a gift to Cancer Council in their Will, in a bid to bolster much-needed funding to help beat the disease. About 90 per cent of Australians support charities during their lifetimes, but fewer than eight per cent of people leave bequests, even though about one in three like the…
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,…
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…
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Cancer Council Queensland is encouraging young people who have had a cancer diagnosis to apply for a travel grant to attend the First National Youth Cancer Summit and the Inaugural International Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Scientific Congress in Sydney from 1-5 December this year. Queenslanders aged 15-25 who are keen to share their experiences…
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This year, Cancer Council and Coles are celebrating 20 years of growing hope for Aussies impacted by cancer through the charity’s iconic Daffodil Day campaign. Cancer Council is calling on Queenslanders to make the occasion count, by stocking up on hope next time they’re picking up their fruit and veg. In the lead up to…
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Queensland schools now have access to a new national guide to help students and staff cope effectively with cancer in the classroom. Cancer in the School Community, launched by Cancer Council last week, is a national guide to assist primary and secondary school staff to support students, families and colleagues affected by cancer. Cancer Council…
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…
New research into how and why Queenslanders volunteer may be key to combatting the decline of people who volunteer regularly. Researchers at Cancer Council Queensland and Griffith University have received a $220,000 Australian Research Council grant to improve understanding of motivations for volunteering. Cancer Council Queensland CEO and lead researcher Professor Jeff Dunn AO said…
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…
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…
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