Blog Topic: Fundraising
Money. Family. Relationships. Career, Cancer… Why are we here? And what do you want to be remembered for? There are so many things we don’t discuss in everyday conversation. But, at 79, Marjorie Pettigrew doesn’t get shy anymore. She’s had cancer twice herself, nursed two children through their own cancers and lost two siblings to […]
This Daffodil Day, donate to support Cancer Council NSW research into reducing the impact of COVID-19 on cancer in Australia New Cancer Council NSW analysis shows the impacts of COVID-19 could cause a significant increase in the state’s cancer burden through disruptions to cancer prevention, early detection and patient care services. However, lessons from the […]
Shaving your hair is a bold statement of your commitment to a cancer free future and a powerful way to raise awareness.
Jill’s first sign of illness In July 2017, Jill Golland was shocked when one day she tried to start writing a grocery list and suddenly her hand could not form the letters and her speech became slurred. After going to the hospital, she found out she had had a small transient ischaemic attack (TIA). “They […]
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women’s cancer in Australia – we’re working to change the odds. Linda’s sudden and unexpected diagnosis Three years ago, Linda Grebert had no indication of the journey that lay before her. One day, she started experiencing some back pain and […]
The March Charge ambassador – Heather Lee Last year saw 13,162 people register for The March Charge and collectively raise $1.9 million. If you were one of our Chargers – thank you! This personal fitness challenge asks participants to pledge to keep active for the month of March by walking or running and tracking their […]
Kate Niland is no stranger to the effects of cancer. Kate and her husband have both lost many family members to various diagnoses – including her 22-year-old cousin who died from bowel cancer while she was still in high school. “He was far too young,” she said, “and since then, I’ve always tried to find […]
Nick Davis, former professional footballer turned Development Coach for the Sydney Swans, started playing golf when he was no older than 10. Nowadays he plays for the challenge, and what better challenge than to take on 72 holes of golf in one day? Nick is taking part in The Longest Day, Cancer Council’s endurance golf […]
Sophie’s Story. Saturday 7 December is National Patio Day — a chance to gather your family, friends and loved ones under your patio and celebrate the first Saturday of summer in style while also raising vital funds and awareness for Cancer Council. Cancer Council Ambassador Sophie Hughes knows all too well how a cancer diagnosis […]
Professional golfer and Cancer Council NSW ambassador, Paul Gow started playing golf when he was just 10. His mum and dad were avid golfers, and since he is one of six children, playing golf meant more attention! “We’re just not used to protecting ourselves when we’re out there on the course” Many of us are […]