September 2022 - enjoy our new look!
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Welcome to our September issue of Daffodil News.
As spring is in the air we welcome the blooming of the beautiful daffodil flowers that have laid dormant over winter, bringing hope in our fight against cancer.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers and staff for their generous giving of time and effort for one of our major fundraisers, Daffodil Day.
Promoting cancer awareness and prevention is a key priority for Cancer Council ACT, and as such, we highly value the programs that we run - in particular this month our SunSmart schools program, in collaboration with ACT Health.
We are pleased to acknowledge that this month, we welcomed Majura Primary School as the 100th school in the ACT to join the SunSmart schools program. Continue reading to find out more about what we have been up to.
- Roger Buckley, Cancer Council ACT Board President
Sharon's Story
Sharon Young was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in late 2021 after finding a fast-growing lump near her collarbone. She was able to see her GP the next day, who had experience with lymphoma and acted right away to get Sharon in for further biopsies, scans and tests.
Sharon was pleased to not only have caught it early but was also impressed by her quick acting and dedicated medical team who took her through several inconclusive biopsies, and a slice biopsy from the removed lump and had her diagnosed and into treatment in just six weeks.
Sharon’s treatment plan was tailored to her health and fitness level, allowing her to have shorter, if more intense treatment, which felt lucky to manage rather well. Hair loss came as a part of Sharon’s chemotherapy, and although she was rather comfortable with her bald head, Sharon was keen to have wigs as an option. Sharon came to Cancer Council ACT and was delighted by the fast response, friendly service and wide range of wigs and headwear available.
“I knew I wanted grey and thought that there wouldn’t be much in my style, that there would be more older looking styles. I felt genuine excitement when we knew we had found the one! I’ve had so many compliments.”
Sharon is our Wig Ambassador and uses her social media channels to share her experiences and support others along their cancer journey. Read more about our Wig Service here.
ENRICHing Survivorship
Register now for our last intake of the ENRICHing Survivorship program for 2022. The program introduces cancer survivors to a range of nutrition information, involvement in physical activity and practical information and discussion about adjusting to life following cancer treatment.
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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?
Be part of Relay in 2023
Relay For Life is a much-loved community event for cancer survivors, patients, carers and community. And we are planning for a return to an overnight event in 2023.
To make this happen we need a team of volunteers who are keen to be part of the committee and drive this event. If this sounds like you, and you have an hour or two to spare a week, then please get in touch at events@actcancer.org
100 SunSmart Schools
We recently celebrated our 100th SunSmart school.
Majura Primary School is now registered for the SunSmart Schools program, as part of their range of healthy living initiatives.
Do It For Cancer
Daffodil Day wrap up
Daffodil Day 2022 saw a return to in centre flower sales – and Canberra was excited for it.
We had up to 120 volunteers give their time over 4 days at 14 sites across Canberra to sell 2200 daffodil bunches.
We also had bunches of Daffodils delivered all over town by the street crews from HIT 104.7 and MIX 106.3 – dressed as a GIANT Daffodil.
Thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised, volunteered or came out to buy a bunch this Daffodil Day.
Daffodil Day gallery
Not to miss:
26 September – The Longest Day registrations open
29 September – Cancer and your Finances – Free education session
4 - 9 October – Cancer Council ACT will be at Floriade
20 October – ENRICHing Survivorship program’s first session
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