December 2022 - Last issue for 2022.
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Welcome to our last issue of Daffodil News for 2022.
As the days are warming up and we are spending more time enjoying the outdoors, we also would like to remind you to stay safe in the sun and slip, slop, slap, seek and slide to keep your skin protected. Read more about our national skin cancer campaigns below.
This time of the year is always one for reflection, and there is no better way to look back on our achievements than through the Cancer Council ACT Annual Report. I would like to thank all our supporters, donors, volunteers, and staff for their significant contributions that meant we were able to continue to support for those impacted by cancer in our community. Read more on this below.
I would like to thank you all for your ongoing support and wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
- Roger Buckley, Cancer Council ACT Board President
Gillian's Story
Gillian Horton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, aged 48, after a routine mammogram. She underwent surgery as part of her treatment, initially having a lumpectomy, of which the margins weren’t clear, resulting in the need to undergo a single mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy.
At the time of her surgery a breast reconstruction wasn’t an option for Gillian, so she went to Colleen’s Lingerie for a breast prostheses (also known as a breast form).
In 2014 Colleen Findley decided to retire and her business ‘Colleens’ went up for sale. As a customer, Gillian saw this opportunity and knew that it was what she wanted to be doing. Gillian now runs Colleen’s Lingerie & Swimwear with her expert staff, supporting women in Canberra by providing a range of lingerie, swimwear, breast prostheses, wigs and accessories.
Gillian was recently involved in developing training with Cancer Council ACT and Breast Care ACT for Canberra airport security staff breast prostheses and how to support customers with a medical consideration or hidden disability. Read more about the airport security training here.
Annual Report 2021-22
Cancer Council ACT is pleased to share with you the annual report for the year 2021-22.
It is filled with remarkable achievements, heartfelt stories, and all the ways we have been able to connect with the community again as health measures eased.
Skin Cancer Campaigns
In the ACT National Skin Cancer Action Week 2022 launched on Monday 21 November by our CEO Verity Hawkins and Dr Marisa Paterson MLA. ABC Canberra Radio shared content on air and online as media partner.We also saw local sportspeople step up to be Skin Cancer Community Champions.
This summer Cancer Council will be encouraging you to cover up and Save Your Skin in a campaign supported by the Australian Government.
Relay is really back!
Relay For Life is back overnight in 2023!
After two years going virtual, and a condensed in person event in 2022, Relay For Life will return to a 24-hour event over Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 April 2023.
Early bird registrations are open – so get your team together and register today!
The Longest Day challenge
Calling all golfers - registrations are OPEN for The Longest Day 2022.
The challenge: Complete up to four rounds of golf from dawn to dusk and raise funds for Cancer Council ACT’s research, prevention and support services. Think you have what it takes?
Beyond Bank
Cancer Council ACT has partnered with Beyond Bank and their Community Reward Program.
When you save money with Beyond Bank you help us fundraise at the same time.
Link your Community Reward Savings Account, to our club or cause.
Beyond Bank is a 100% customer-owned bank. They believe that communities are stronger when everyone works together.
Help us raise money simply by saving.
Grand Gala Event
Cancer Council ACT Ambassador Emily Egan is hosting a Grand Gala fundraiser event for World Cancer Day on Saturday 4 February 2023
To find out how to support this fundraising and Gala event, please email: events@actcancer.org
Sid the Seagull out and about!
Not to miss:
5 December – Relay For Life Registrations OPEN!
12 December – The Longest Day
4 February – Grand Gala for World Cancer Day
9 February – ENRICHing Survivorship session 5 starts
1-2 April - Relay For Life 2023!
Cancer Council ACT office will be closed from 4 pm Friday 23 December 2022 and will reopen 9 am Monday 3 January 2023.
After losing their son Kane to an aggressive and rare form of lymphoma two weeks after his 13th birthday, Natalie and Rick are sharing their heartbreaking story to help raise money for research, and to prevent other parents from losing their children to cancer.
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