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16,000 Queenslanders set to walk at Relay For Life in 2018

Around 16,000 Queenslanders are expected to take part in Relay For Life events across the state in 2018, united by the goal of giving hope to locals affected by cancer. Cancer Council Queensland is calling on communities to get behind the charity’s largest annual fundraising event by registering a team. 40 events will be held…

There’s still time to get the girls together for Girls’ Night In

This October, thousands of women across the state have joined together to host a Girls’ Night In to help raise vital awareness and funds for the fight against women’s cancers. Cancer Council Queensland’s Girls’ Night In campaign encourages women to host a night in for friends to raise funds for the one in six Queensland…

Six tips for hosting the ultimate Girls’ Night In

Whatever you’re thinking of doing on your Girls’ Night In, you can’t do without a plan, so use these tips to make it a night to remember. Cancer Council’s Girls’ Night In is the ideal reason to get your girlfriends together to celebrate friendships that matter for a cause that matters. One in six Queensland…

Cervical cancer survivor opens up to help Queensland women

“Cancer was the last thing on my mind, but then I started bleeding irregularly.” Brisbane local Morgan Harris was young, fit and healthy when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Ms Harris said she first felt as though something wasn’t right in October 2013, and after visiting her GP she was referred to a gynaecologist.…

Join 20,000 Queenslanders Relaying for a cancer free future

As Relay For Life organisers amp up last-minute preparations for the final 2017 events in Queensland, local communities are being urged to throw their support behind the cause. Already 23 Relay For Life events have been held across the state in 2017, with the 14 remaining events to be held during October. This year more…

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…

Daffodil Day set to deliver for all Queenslanders, all cancers

More than 220,000 Queensland cancer survivors will be honoured tomorrow on Friday August 25, marking 31 years since Queensland’s first Daffodil Day campaign. Released by Cancer Council Queensland on the eve of Daffodil Day, the latest data confirms there are over 220,000 Queenslanders alive today after being diagnosed with cancer during the past 30 years…

Married at First Sight star shines spotlight on cancer ahead of Daffodil Day

Married at First Sight’s Nadia Stamp has put her quest for love on hold this month and instead devoted her time to making a difference in the fight against cancer! The reality TV star has teamed up with Cancer Council Queensland to show her support for Daffodil Day (August 25), as an official ambassador of…

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