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Blog: Be breast aware – it could save your life

…us, we can’t even recall the last time we took a few minutes to conduct a personal check for any changes. Yet, a simple breast check could save your life. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and early detection remains…

Relay For Life 2023 – Parental/Guardian Event Registration Disclaimer

Terms and Conditions of Entry In consideration of this registration being accepted and my child being permitted to participate in the Event, I agree to the following on behalf of my child, intending to be legally bound for myself, my…

News: Life after cancer can be brighter

…34 per cent acknowledge that their diagnosis is serious, but they believe they will be able to return to life as it was before their illness. “In comparison, the survey did find 14.5 per cent of cancer survivors feel cancer…

Relay For Life 2021 Team Banking Challenge – Mackay Pioneer Valley

…to enter this competition entrants must: Raise and bank over $500 collectively as a team for Cancer Council Queensland Mackay Pioneer Valley Relay For Life 2021. Bank funds through your online fundraising page at relayforlife.org.au website by 10:00am, Thursday 2nd…

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

…December 31 to receive a special Relay For Life event bib to personalise in honour of the person they are relaying for. To register or find out more information, visit www.relayforlife.org.au or phone the Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85.

News: Face of Walk For Women’s Cancers is living her best life after breast cancer

…Cancers. “Janet is a great inspiration to her community and a strong advocate for the fight against cancer,” Ms McMillan said. “One in six Queensland women will be diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancers in their lifetime. “By walking with…

News: Meet Stephanie, Relay For Life Volunteer

…like I am fighting back against cancer,” she says. As a Roma branch member, Steph has been involved in the Biggest Morning Tea, Daffodil Day and Pink Ribbon Day, but her favourite events remains Relay for Life. “I love how…

News: Meet Debbie – Relay For Life volunteer

…the only way to achieve the goal of a cancer free future is through volunteers raising funds. Debbie has been an integral part of the Kawana Relay for Life organising committee for the past nine years in a number of…

News: Historical lift in life expectancy raises hope for cancer patients

…population life expectancy over that time. “Overall, the average loss of life expectancy burden for all cancers combined was 8.2 years. “The greatest loss of life expectancy burden was for lung cancer (14.3 years lost per diagnosis) and lowest for…