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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…
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…
in 2015, Men’s cancers, Support.
This Men’s Health Week (June 15-21), Cancer Council Queensland is encouraging men to take a moment to make a small change in their daily routine to improve health and wellbeing. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Moments in time’, recognising that every individual, family and community can find health-giving opportunities despite the many and…
in 2015, Men’s cancers, Support.
Facial hair is about to join the fight against cancer, following the launch of Beard150 by Cancer Council Queensland. The campaign is looking for 150 Queensland men to join its 150-day beard-wagon in the hope of raising more than $150,000 for research into men’s cancers. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Kim Ryan called on beard-worthy men…
in 2015, Prevention, Support.
Queensland smokers are being urged to quit, with new research linking smoking to 16 different types of cancers including pancreatic, kidney, bowel, cervical and ovarian cancers. Cancer Council has issued the call ahead of World No Tobacco Day this Sunday (May 31). Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said many Queenslanders were aware of the…
Queenslanders affected by life-limiting illnesses are being urged to call on expert support via the PalAssist helpline during National Palliative Care Week (24-30 May). This year’s theme is ‘Dying to talk; talking about dying won’t kill you’. Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) has been funded by Queensland Health to provide PalAssist – a free phone and…
in 2015, Children’s cancers, Support.
Thousands of primary school kids are expected to take part in National Walk Safely to School Day this Friday (22 May), with the support of Cancer Council and other leading health organisations. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift encouraged parents to take part in the campaign with their children. “This is a great community initiative…
Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift reveals five low cost ways to stay happy and healthy without breaking the bank. If you’re saving for a new home, salary sacrificing into super for retirement, or just struggling to pay the mortgage, taking care of your health and happiness can seem like a great expense. The good…
Cancer Council Queensland’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Blogger Ambassador Phoebe Lee, of travel blog Little Grey Box, is encouraging the state’s bloggers and social media lovers to raise vital awareness this month. May is Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea time and Cancer Council is calling on all Queenslanders to pop the kettle on and raise their…
in 2015, Prevention, Support.
Cancer Council Queensland has applauded Logan City Council for ensuring the new Beenleigh Town Square will be completely smoke free upon its completion in late 2015. Logan City Council today endorsed the development of the local law, bringing the square in line with Ipswich Mall and Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall which are both successfully smoke…
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