Blog Topic: Volunteering
Long-term Cancer Council volunteer, Sharon “About 30 years ago – two years apart – my 23-year-old brother and my then 55-year-old father died of cancer. Since then, cancer research has vastly improved the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this ubiquitous disease. This is due, in no small part, to the work of Cancer Council; generously […]
Lily first heard of Cancer Council NSW during her cancer treatment. At a regular check-up she was referred to our ENRICHing Survivorship Program at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, which helps people recovering from cancer to maintain good health, nutrition, exercise and wellbeing. Now, over two years later, we’re proud to announce that Lily has recently […]
When Kevin’s wife was in hospital for cancer treatment in 2003, he wanted to help others going through the same thing. So, he started volunteering at our head office in Woolloomooloo. As he puts it, he’s saving a wage, so more funds can go towards cancer research and support services. 15 years later and he’s […]
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 […]
Bill Thomson volunteers as a driver for the Cancer council picking up patients and driving them to treatments. Picture: Simon Bennett, Wollondilly Advertiser. Every day, volunteers like Bill Thomson are supporting people affected by cancer and driving our vision for a cancer free future. Bill said he first heard about Cancer Council’s Transport to Treatment service from a neighbour who was […]
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 […]
Warren Wright Photo courtesy The Northern Daily Leader If you have taken part in Relay For Life, you may have crossed paths with Warren Wright – one of our amazing community supporters and a keen marathoner. A familiar friendly face in the Tamworth community, Warren is also a regular at Cancer Council’s Relay For Life […]
Ballina local hero Doug Stinson, pictured with his wife Lesley, is out to inspire you to volunteer. 8th – 14th May is National Volunteer Week so this week we are featuring stories about some of the amazing people who help Cancer Council NSW beat cancer. After a long and rewarding career in hospital management Doug Stinson […]
Cancer advocate and volunteer Liz Hing is out to make a difference. 5th December is International Volunteers Day so this month we are featuring stories about some of the amazing people who help Cancer Council NSW beat cancer. Liz Hing’s friendly face is not only familiar at Cancer Council, where she is a consultant for […]
Every day, over 350 Australians are diagnosed with cancer. As well as funding vital research, Cancer Council provides support services, education and prevention programs. This Daffodil Day you can support Cancer Council and someone you know affected by cancer by dedicating a daffodil. Make a donation to Cancer Council NSW and dedicate a Daffodil to […]