Articles tagged: Cancer Council
Message from cancer encounter
Daffodil Day has a special meaning for Tracey Barry, who had an unexpected experience with cancer.
Demand is high for local smoker help
New research released from the Australian National University has reported that the scale of harm caused by smoking is “higher than previously thought”.
Praise for quality cancer care
The support and care he has received throughout his cancer journey will always stick with Jim Gardiner.
Gellibrand community raises cancer funds
A community group has helped raise more than $1000 for the Cancer Council with a Biggest Morning Tea in the Otways.
College raises $21K-plus for cancer charity
Twenty-four hours, 300 Apollo Bay locals, 250 school students, 2790 laps swam, 3642 goals scored and a whopping $21,473 raised for a cancer organisation.
Enjoy a cuppa and raise vital funds
Enjoy a lovely morning of delicious coffee, live music, and great company for an equally good cause this Friday.
Big boost for cancer research
A cancer research grant is honouring the efforts of a Colac fundraising group, as it embarks on its second major fundraiser for the year.
A terrific tea time for teens
Colac Specialist School students have put on a spread raising money for cancer research.
Colac’s amazing support for Cancer Council
More than 100 people have converged for morning tea in Colac to raise money for cancer research and support.
Branch prepares for fundraiser
Organisers are expecting a big crowd to help raise money for the Cancer Council at a Colac morning tea on Thursday.
PHOTO GALLERY: SLM Law’s special fundraiser
Colac’s SLM Law drew in a crowd for a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser last week.
Three decades of generosity for Colac’s Cancer Council branch
Colac’s Cancer Council branch is celebrating 30 years of fundraising in Colac, as it gears up for its biggest event of the year.
Sharing a cuppa for a great cause
Colac’s SLM Law hosted its annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event yesterday, using tempting treats to raise money for the Cancer Council’s research and awareness programs.
Colac’s big tea boosts cancer cause
Members of the community gathered at Central Bowling Club for Colac’s Cancer Council Group’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money to support people impacted by cancer.
Checks still vital during pandemic
Victoria’s Cancer Council is urging Colac and district residents to prioritise their health and do a life-saving bowel cancer test today.
Campaign in honour of mum
A mother, wife, grandmother and best friend – Anita Amos was the heart and soul of her family until her final days.
District residents take up bowel screen offer
More Colac and district residents than ever are participating in lifesaving bowel cancer screening.
Working out for a cause
Fitness, food and fundraising will be the order of the day at a Biggest Morning Tea with a difference in Colac this weekend.
GALLERY: Bounteous Beeac baking on show
Beeac Primary School hosted an inaugural Biggest Morning Tea day yesterday to raise vital money for cancer research and patient support.
GALLERY: Students prepare a treat
Colac Specialist School families donned their baking aprons and flour-dusted their kitchen benches this week as they prepared snacks for the school’s annual morning tea fundraiser.
Celebrating Daffodil Day
Colac Cancer Council branch’s Lorraine Mahoney and Margaret Fennon are ready to mark Daffodil Day today.
Gun Tiger’s hair-raising decision
Colac Tigers veteran Lochie Veale says growing his hair out to honour cancer sufferers has brought back memories of his time as an emerging young AFL footballer.
Ship’s ahoy for charity rally
The Pastafarian Pirates of Pirron Yallock arrr ready for their biggest adventure yet.
Meaningful exercise for Tiger
“You never really get over the grief, but this was a good way for me to channel it and turn it into something positive rather than sit around and feel sorry for myself.”
