Blog Topic: Fundraising
Do you remember what you did after finishing high school? In 2018, just months after graduating, Michael and Kelvin Tran (no relation) became the Co-Chairs of Relay For Life Fairfield, in south-west Sydney. That’s a massive responsibility on young shoulders. But they ended up putting on one of the most successful Relays ever. Their amazing […]
Five members of my family have gone through cancer, so I know how hard it can be and how much people need help. I joined Cancer Council NSW to help families through one of the hardest times of their lives. You probably won’t read to the end of this article. With smartphones and streaming, our […]
Orange local, Bree Kelly, experienced the thrill of being a Star this year when she joined 10 close friends to form Steph’s Sass Squad and learn how to dance for Stars of Orange. STARS events see local celebrities and community leaders paired with professional dance instructors to learn a dance routine, which they perform in […]
Dorothy Rauscher would do anything to raise money for cancer research – including, she says, shaving her hair and standing on her head. Thankfully, it hasn’t come to that. Instead, the Wollongong local is gearing up for her 23rd year of volunteering for our Daffodil Day Appeal. As our most iconic fundraising campaign, the Daffodil […]
As more than 250 beaten-up cars begin the 5000km trip from Perth to Sydney for the Shitbox Rally, three of our brave staff members have found themselves along for the ride. This marks not only the tenth year for the Shitbox Rally, but the first time Cancer Council NSW has entered the event, where teams […]
Masterchef star Gina Ottaway joins Cancer Council NSW as an ambassador for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in memory of her nephew Andrew Gina Ottaway, affectionately known across the country as ‘Nonna G’ from her appearance on last year’s Masterchef, was born in Italy, and was just three years old when her family came to Australia. […]
After cancer touched the tightknit community at Newport Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), Shiralee Hamm (the club’s Marketing and Events Coordinator) got in touch with Cancer Council to see what they could do to give back. “Newport SLSC is more than just a surf club, it’s a family. And as a family we have sadly […]
For the family of Harry McPaul, having their brother’s legacy go towards cancer research is very meaningful.
Michael left a gift in his will so that his legacy of community service could live on.