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25.01.2022 Cancer Screening rates have plummetted since the first wave of coronavirus. We are urging all eligible Australias to get up to date with their bowel, breast and cervical screenings.

24.01.2022 To all the wonderful Fathers

23.01.2022 If you need support during this time, visit our online community or call 13 11 20. We're in this together

22.01.2022 HAPPY DAFFODIL DAY EVERYONE #DaffodilDay is HERE! You can still support us by making a donation to our Daffodil Day Appeal here: https://bit.ly/2QqH1zm... Thank you for your ongoing support for those impacted by cancer.

21.01.2022 Hear Kirsty's story about how she survived having cervical cancer and why its' so important women continue their screening.

21.01.2022 Over the past 20 years, we’ve seen many positive breakthroughs in cancer outcomes. Cancer research has led to significant improvements in cancer prevention, early detection, screening and treatment. New Cancer Council research has shown that from 1996-2015, the cancer death rate in Australia declined by 20.6%. Meaning there were 107,000 fewer cancer deaths for Australians aged under 75 than expected, based on 1995 mortality rates. Most of the 107,000 lives have been saved through reduced smoking rates, improved early detection of cancers of the bowel, breast and cervix, and the translation of improved cancer care into practice areas where Cancer Council has led in research and advocacy. While it’s exciting to see such positive news we still have a long way to go. Learn more, here: http://bit.ly/3t5ISvA

16.01.2022 #DaffodilDay is TOMORROW! This year due to COVID-19 we can't have physical stalls, but you can still support us by making a donation to our Daffodil Day Appeal here: https://bit.ly/2QqH1zm Thank you for your ongoing support for those impacted by cancer.

14.01.2022 Why not Buy a virtual daffodil

13.01.2022 Do you want Cancer Council to speak at an upcoming event or meeting? We are speaking virtually to workplaces, events, community groups and more. We can talk abo...ut a range of topics from cancer prevention to the work we do at Cancer Council. For more information or to request a talk head to https://www.cancercouncil.com.au//pa/cancer-council-talks/ See more

12.01.2022 Cancer Council research shows Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem, thanks to the success o...f HPV screening and vaccination. With your help, our researchers are supporting a global effort to save millions of lives from this devastating disease worldwide. What an amazing thing you are part of. #DaffodilDay See more

11.01.2022 We’ve put together some of our favourite ideas to prioritise your wellbeing, happiness and sense of community during this uncertain time. Take a look in the following link: https://bit.ly/2y7Wkr9

11.01.2022 Do you like knitting? Register to receive your free patterns . https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/event/knit-for-cancer/home

09.01.2022 Congratulations to the Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group 22,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer annually. 120,000 Australian men are already living with the disease.... 3,300 Australian men will die each year of prostate cancer. And every man has a one in five chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer by the time they are 85. These are established facts. Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group is here to support you. Whether you have just been diagnosed, contemplating treatment, had treatment or know someone who has, we can walk this journey with you. For further information please visit us at www.prostatesupport.org.au/

08.01.2022 130 SQUAT CHALLENGE The reality is that every day, 130 people in NSW will hear the words, You have cancer. The challenge to help support them is simple:... 1. Do 130 squats for those diagnosed 2. Post your 130 squats and tag at least three lucky pals you challenge to do the same. 3. Donate $13 to doitforcancer.com.au/130 towards Cancer Council NSW for the cancer cause. Go Fairfield Relay Committee for participating below!

08.01.2022 This Friday is 13 11 20 Day! (13th November 20). Join Cancer Council for a live Facebook Q&A and get all of your questions answered. 1pm this Friday https://fb.me/e/1KPMlAvS6

07.01.2022 This week 7-13 September is Include a Charity Week. Each year we receive a significant proportion of our funds from gifts in Wills, and these generous gifts are vital to the research that is critical to achieving the cancer free future we all want. Once you have taken care of those you love, any gift no matter the size, even 1% of your estate can make a huge difference to the organisations closest to your heart. When you next update your Will #includeacharity #cancercouncilnsw

06.01.2022 How is advanced cancer treated? Learn about new treatments, treatment decisions, & communicating with YOUR healthcare team by listening to 'The Thing About Advanced Cancer', a podcast by Cancer Council NSW https://bit.ly/3eVVs9f

04.01.2022 As we currently cannot hold physical fundraising events due to the outbreak of COVID-19, we have launched a new initiative Hope at Home as a way for our communities to show support. Share HOPE, by purchasing a hope bag and candle for $25 to display at your home on Wednesday 29th April at 6pm and honour those who have been touched by cancer. Hope at Home aims to raise awareness about #stayhomeforcancer, while helping to raise vital funds to ensure Cancer Council can continue... our critical work supporting our community. We need to #stayhomeforcancer for those patients that don’t get to stay home in self isolation; for those patients who continue to endure treatment; and for those patients who are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 We ask you to write a message of hope to those affected by cancer, light your candle and display your Hope Bags in a window or upon your doorstep on Wednesday 29th April at 6pm, as a united display of support for cancer patients during these unprecedented times. Please purchase your bag well in time for delivery at: https://give.cancercouncil.com.au/hopeathome It is so important for all of us to stand united and show that we are here and that we care. We hope you'll join us!

04.01.2022 Dear community, We have made the decision to cancel Penrith Relay for Life on Saturday 2-3 May 2020. The organising committee and Cancer Council worked through the options available to them with the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.... The health of the community was the number one priority for us during this decision-making process. After taking advice from leading health professionals and knowing that many who attend our events are in a higher risk group, we’re confident that this decision is in the best interests of everyone involved, as well as the wider NSW community. We are so grateful for your continued support and understanding, we apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this decision may cause. All money raised to date, has been put towards our lifesaving work in cancer research, community prevention programs and our information and support services. Thank you so much for your ongoing support of our work. On behalf of The Penrith Relay For Life Team.

04.01.2022 There’s no time like the present for us to rally together and support those in need in our communities. We saw a wonderful template being circulated in the UK, ...designed to help people offer support to their neighbours - we thought this was a great idea, so we’ve created our own! If you are able, print the below and post through your neighbours' mailbox or stick it in a communal place such as the lift. Share this post amongst your friends and let’s get through this difficult time together.

03.01.2022 It’s not always easy to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK, but it could change a life. We've released an interactive conversation roleplay video to help you learn what to say after R U OK? Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask to get started and learn how to ask R U OK?, listen, encourage action and check in.

03.01.2022 Happy National Volunteer Week Everyone! We want to take this opportunity to thank our AMAZING volunteers. You are the life of this organisation and we can't thank you enough for being there when we need you!

03.01.2022 Please do the test and pass the word on to family and friends!

01.01.2022 Hawkesbury Heather Lee: 93 years old and taking on an isolation half-marathon! 93 year old Heather Lee is a champion racewalker and was crowned 2019 NSW Senior Australian of the Year. She is also passionate about raising funds for Cancer Council NSW since her husband, Leonard, died from lung cancer in the late 1990’s. His last words to her were, ‘Now is the time to show your mettle.’ She has certainly done that! Since being in isolation she’s keeping herself busy, regularly c...locking up 10,000 steps before 9am every day and is even taking part in virtual walking competitions. Her latest challenge was to walk a half marathon in just two days on 17/18 May - Sunday 17 would have been the Sydney Half. However, in typical Heather style, she outdid herself and completed the whole 21.1km in just one day. When we initially asked her to do the challenge she stepped up immediately, saying: Well, I’m not doing anything else! It really is amazing how determined and how fit she is at 93 years old. If you would like to donate to Heather, click the link below.