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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: Queenslanders urged to take life-saving bowel test

Queenslanders aged 50 and over are being urged to screen for bowel cancer, with the launch of the state’s first ever TV campaign promoting the life-saving benefits of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Developed by Cancer Council with funding…

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: Sarina Relay For Life postponed due to weather

…encourage teams to continue their fundraising.” Relay For Life participants can phone Cancer Council’s Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85 for more information. Sarina Relay For Life is an 18 hour event involving teams of up to 15 people moving…

Blog: Gympie family fight back against cancer at Relay For Life 

…cancer? You can register for your local Relay For Life event now! Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. To register a team, volunteer, or…

News: New research improves life expectancy estimates

…diagnosed with cancer at age 40 faced losing an average of 11.2 years of life due to their cancer, with 78 per cent alive after 10 years. Australians diagnosed at age 80, being closer to the age of full life-expectancy,…

News: Relay For Life season two turning state purple to create cancer free future

…Relay For Life movement today – together, we are stronger than cancer!” To register, volunteer or find out more about your local Relay For Life, visit relayforlife.org.au or call 1300 65 65 85. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is…

Blog: Life after cancer

After diagnosis, many people focus on getting through the demands of treatment. Amongst all the appointments, treatment effects, and managing day to day life, there can be limited opportunities to process emotions or think about life after treatment. Some people…

News: Relay for Life – The Simple, Social and Mobile Way!

Relayers – it’s time to pick up your smartphones, get interactive and join the Relay For Life revolution! Relay For Life has just launched a brand new national website (www.relayforlife.org.au), designed to make participating in Relay simple, social and mobile….

Relay for Life 2023 – Bundaberg Fraser Coast Banking Challenge

…for Cancer Council Queensland Bundaberg Fraser Coast Relay For Life 2023 through your individual online fundraising page at https://www.relayforlife.org.au/ between 12am AEST, Friday, 6 October, 2023 and 11:59pm AEST Friday, 13 October, 2023. For cash donations, deposit with your banking…