Winter 2018 Edition
24 August
Daffodil Day
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A message from our CEO
As we close the end of the financial year, I’m sure I’m not the only one to ask where the last six months have gone. I’ve marvelled lately at the colours of Canberra as we said goodbye to Autumn and we’ve all met Winter head on.
We have had a busy few months with Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea over May and June as well as a very successful, fun and somewhat poignant Steve Doszpot MLA OAM, Memorial Trivia Night fundraiser. The event saw close to 500 people recognise Steve for his wonderful contribution to the community over many years and also to raise funds for Cancer Council ACT.
Our exciting news is that we are moving to Deakin in late August. It’s taken us a long while to get to this stage, and everyone is really keen to move to the new premises. We have been out past the airport for many years and have had excellent support from Canberra Airport Group during our time here.
CCACT is fortunate to have had the generous support of the John James Foundation to assist us with the provision of the building in Deakin as well as the internal fitout.The move to Deakin will allow us to be in the middle of the established health precinct. This will provide better access to clients for our services, volunteers, visitors and other stakeholders, allowing us to provide better support to, and engagement with, the ACT community.
Please check our website and Facebook page for updates on the timing of the move. We anticipate as little disruption as possible throughout the transition process.
Until next time.
Regards, Sandra.
In July, an average of 11,526 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer. Funds raised through Dry July go towards cancer support organisations across Australia, to help improve patient comfort, care and wellbeing. This year Cancer Council ACT is proud to be one of the ACT beneficiaries for Dry July 2018.
To show our support and gratitude Team Cancer Council ACT are going Dry! Our CEO Sandra Turner, Executive Assistant Peta Forwood, and SunSmart Services Coordinator David Wild will be stepping up and going Dry throughout July to support the cause but to also reap the benefits of avoiding alcohol. Having a month off alcohol has great health benefits, such as sleeping better, having more energy and of course, no hangovers! So you're not only helping others, you're helping yourself. It's a win-win!
It's not too late to get involved or to support Team Cancer Council ACT.
Cancer Council ACT is raising funds. Here's how you can help...
Help us raise funds by buying an Entertainment Membership, and you can enjoy value the whole family will love these school holidays. You'll receive hundreds of valuable offers to keep the kids 'entertained' and help our fundraising at the same time.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Daffodil Day stalls will be operating around Canberra between Monday 20th - Sunday 26th August 2018 and we need your help.
If you would like to volunteer at a Daffodil Day stall, please click here or contact the Events team on 02 6257 9999 for more information.
Cancer Council ACT was privileged to have been selected as the beneficiary of the Steve Doszpot OAM, MLA Charity Trivia Night held on Friday 15 June at the Hellenic Club of Canberra. Hosted by Jeremy Hanson MLA with Greg Bayliss from ABC Canberra as the MC, the night was filled with plenty of fun including raffles, games, auctions and of course trivia - all helping to raise almost $45,000!
Congratulations to our first place winners; Team Coe, second place; Roaring 20's and third place Pilatus.
The success of the night would not have been possible without the generosity of those who donated the fabulous array of prizes and auction items. Most of all, a very big thank you to the Doszpot family and all those who participated.
THANK YOU to all of our wonderful hosts and supporters for making Australia's Biggest Morning Tea a success for 2018!
New Patient Information
Cancer Council has developed three new fact sheets for people affected by cancer:
1. Understanding Changes in Thinking and Memory
Some people diagnosed with cancer notice changes in the way they think and remember information. This is called cancer-related cognitive impairment, but people may also refer to it as “cancer fog” or “chemo brain”.
This fact sheet may help you understand more about changes some people experience. It provides suggestions about how to manage day-to-day tasks and improve thinking and memory.
2. Understanding Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy is a new type of drug treatment that attacks specific features of cancer cells, known as molecular targets, to stop the cancer growing and spreading. While many people respond well, targeted therapy is suitable for only a small number of cancers.
This fact sheet covers what is targeted therapy, how it works, who may benefit, managing side effects and how to access it.
3. Understanding Secondary Bone Cancer
Secondary bone cancer is when the cancer started in another part of the body, but has now spread (metastasised) to the bone. It may also be called bone metastases or bone mets. The bone is one of the most common sites cancer spreads to, along with the lymph nodes, liver and lungs.
This fact sheet covers what is secondary bone cancer, its treatment, managing symptoms and living with secondary bone cancer.
These new resources can be found alongside the large suite of Cancer Council’s other patient information on our website.
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