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24.01.2022 { FLASHBACK FRIDAY } Wow! This time last year we were introducing Darwin's first Specialist Prostate Cancer Nurse - Ruby Hilario! Over the past year Ruby has assisted with delivering world-class care and support for Northern Territory men and their loved ones impacted by prostate cancer. ... It was an absolute pleasure to have Ruby attend our Darwin Luncheon in February this year. Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

23.01.2022 TOOWOOMBA COMMITTEE UPDATES Coming into 2021, we have a couple of changes to our Toowoomba Committee. Sadly, we say farewell to Michael & Hayley Hubbard. We thank them both for their enormous contribution to the It's A Bloke Thing Foundation over the past 10 years and wish them all the best for the future. ... We are excited to welcome a new face to the Committee - and one we are sure is well recognised in the Toowoomba region - Brad Fitzgibbons! Please join us in farewelling the Hubbard's and welcoming Brad to the IABT family!

22.01.2022 CALLING ON OUR DARWIN COMMUNITY Run with Dad is an important fundraiser for our Foundation and this year we face new challenges with CoVid-19. We would love to hear from you if you would be available to volunteer at the event

20.01.2022 { PLATINUM SPONSOR } We would like to say a HUGE thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Calleija Jewellers who we have partnered with for our Major Raffle Prize for the 2021 Wagners It's a Bloke Thing Luncheon - Gold Coast. All money raised from the raffle ticket purchases will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and we couldn't thank Calleija Jewellers enough for their support! ... For your chance to own an amazing Calleija Jewellers $21K 18CT Gold Diamond Pendant and show your support for Prostate Cancer, Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.itsablokething.com.au/get-i/buy-raffle-tickets/

18.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE! We are kicking things off in 2021 with our Darwin Wagners It's A Bloke Thing Luncheon on Friday 19 March 2021 It’s A Bloke Thing Prostate Cancer Luncheon - Darwin Will we see you there?... Please note that sponsors will be given priority access to event tickets. For more information or to view our 2021 Sponsorship Booklet, click below.

17.01.2022 { SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDATION } To our sponsors, our partners and our incredible community, As a country, we are facing very uncertain times with the impact from COVID-19 affecting many Australian families and businesses nationwide. Upon review of the current Federal Government restrictions and also the current economic struggles the It’s a Bloke Thing Foundation has decided to postpone all fundraising luncheons and education roadshows until early next year. ... This has been a very difficult decision and not one we have taken lightly but as a not-for-profit organisation we rely heavily on the support from our local business communities and at this time they are hurting. Caring for the safety and well-being of our suppliers, sponsors and guests has been and always will be the It's A Bloke Thing Foundations most important priority, especially during challenging times like these. We can assure you we will be back with a bang in 2021! We want to thank you for being such a valued part of the It's A Bloke Thing Foundation and look forward to what 2021 will bring. It's A Bloke Thing Committee

16.01.2022 PSA TESTING Did you know that every year 1.3 million men worldwide are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? Australia has one of the highest incidence rates internationally, with 1 man in every 7 Australian men likely to be diagnosed during their lifetime. While survival rates for prostate cancer are high (over 95% of men survive to at least five years), it remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. With the growing Australian population and increasing life e...xpectancy, the number of men diagnosed will continue to increase. There are over 200,000 Australian men currently living with a diagnosis of prostate cancer and this year 20,000 more Australian men will be diagnosed and 3500 will die of the disease. Men should be offered the opportunity to consider and discuss the benefits and harms of PSA testing with a doctor before making the decision whether or not to be tested. Men with NO family history of prostate cancer Talk to your GP about your risks. Men with an average risk (i.e. no family history) of prostate cancer who decide to undergo regular testing should be offered PSA testing every 2 years from age 50 to 69. Men WITH a family history of prostate cancer Men with a family history (higher risk) of prostate cancer who decide to be tested should be offered PSA testing every 2 years from age 40/45 to 69, with the starting age depending on the strength of their family history. Thanks to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia for supplying the information, read more on their website by clicking the link below. http://psatesting.org.au/info/

14.01.2022 A massive shout out to Lexus of Darwin who have raised over $3500 at their annual golf day. We are so very fortunate to be the Charity of Choice in 2020! Well done to all involved.

14.01.2022 We love reading news like this!

14.01.2022 #throwbackthursday Ruth had the pleasure of attending the Clifton Show earlier this year. She even ran into some Toowoomba locals, including Geoff McDonald for TRC

13.01.2022 { VENUE PARTNER } With only one month to go until our Wagners It's a Bloke Thing Gold Coast Luncheon, we would like to say a huge thank you to our Venue Partner InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort! They have been a continuous support of our cause and we are excited to be holding our 2021 Gold Coast Event at the grand InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort!... #iabt #goldcoast #intercontinentalsanctuarycove #countdown #thankyou #prostatecancerawareness

11.01.2022 Wishing everybody a very Happy Easter - filled with lots of chocolate! From the It's A Bloke Thing Committee

11.01.2022 { ALL LUNCHEONS POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 } Next Friday we were supposed to be holding the Gold Coast's second It's A Bloke Thing Luncheon! So we thought we would share some images from the 2019 event so we can all relive what was such a fantastic day! The It's A Bloke Thing Foundation made the difficult decision to postpone all fundraising luncheons until next year due to the current pandemic that has impacted many businesses nationwide. ... Caring for the safety and well-being of our suppliers, sponsors and guests has been and always will be the It's A Bloke Thing Foundations most important priority, especially during challenging times like these. We can assure you we will be back with a bang in 2021! #iabt #knowyournumber

10.01.2022 { EDUCATION ROADSHOW POSTPONED } In case you missed it, the It's A Bloke Thing Foundation made the decision to postpone our Education Roadshow until early 2021 due to the current impacts of COVID-19. However, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank Ruth for the fantastic work she has done over the past year - educating men on the importance of 'making a date to check your prostate' and to 'know your number'. ... Ruth will be back with a bang once it is safe to do so in 2021! Be sure to follow us here on Facebook for any updates on the Education Roadshow and when it will be kicking off again! #iabt #knowyournumber

10.01.2022 WE ARE BACK! It is with great excitement that we can finally announce It's A Bloke Thing is coming back in 2021 - bigger and better! Watch this space as we announce dates for our Darwin, Toowoomba and Gold Coast Luncheons...

09.01.2022 { WELCOME } We would like to officially welcome Jack Wagner & Emma Rackley to the It's A Bloke Thing Foundation Committee Both Jack and Emma have worked closely with the Foundation since inception and we are looking forward to continue working with them on upcoming events ... We are very excited to have them onboard! #iabt #knowyournumber

09.01.2022 DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS?!?!? Run with Dad is back in Darwin this year and is now taking registrations. Visit the Facebook page for more information. We have some more exciting news coming soon

08.01.2022 DARWIN FRIENDS - will you be running for dad this weekend? We won’t be having registrations on the day so act now to secure your spot. It’s always a great morning and you are raising money to support the Prostate cancer nurse and services in your region

07.01.2022 { JOIN OUR ENEWS } Want to stay up-to-date with all things It's A Bloke Thing? Make sure you're on our mailing list where we keep you updated! Click the link below to be added:... http://eepurl.com/gvMp9b #IABT #knowyournumber

07.01.2022 The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia have released a fantastic factsheet answering some FAQ's for those suffering from Prostate Cancer and how to stay safe with coronavirus Download the PDF here https://www.prostate.org.au//immunity-and-immunodeficiency

06.01.2022 MYTH BUSTER SUNDAY Last week we presented the statement: "Prostate cancer doesn’t run in my family, so the odds aren’t great that I will get it..." ... False. If you have a family history of prostate cancer, you have a higher chance of developing it, however, if you have no family history, this doesn't mean you're not *likely* to get the disease. Prostate cancer is an age-dependent disease, which means the chance of developing it increases with age. The risk of getting prostate cancer by the age of 75 is 1 in 7 men. By the age of 85, this increases to 1 in 6 men. Information sourced from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

06.01.2022 { WHERE OUR MONEY IS SPENT } All money raised through the It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation is distributed back into our three pillars Education, Research & Care. #iabt #knowyournumber

06.01.2022 MYTH BUSTER SUNDAY Prostate cancer doesn’t run in my family, so the odds aren’t great that I will get it...

05.01.2022 { EDUCATION ROADSHOW ] Ruth will be making her way to Pittsworth tomorrow and then through to the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show show this weekend! Keep an eye out for the It’s a Bloke Thing tent and make sure you drop in to say "Gday" to Ruth and Jo, Toowoomba's PCFA Nurse.... They will be there for a chat all day Friday 16th April and Saturday 17th April.

03.01.2022 { THANK YOU } We want to thank all of our suppliers, sponsors, guests and our incredible community that has supported the Foundation in some way or another over the past 10 years. Thank you for being such a valued part of the Foundation! Without you, it wouldn't have been possible to raise over $11 million towards Prostate Cancer research, education and care. #iabt #knowyournumber

03.01.2022 Help raise funds for Prostate Cancer care, research & education and go into the draw to WIN a handcrafted Diamond and 18ct Gold ‘Bloom’ Pendant by Calleija, valued at $21,800. Drawn at our Wagners It’s a Bloke Thing Gold Coast Event Luncheon on the 14th May 2021. Buy tickets here: https://www.itsablokething.com.au/get-i/buy-raffle-tickets/ ... This raffle is being conducted by It’s a Bloke Thing (QLD) Ltd as trustee for the It’s a Bloke Thing Foundation QLD Licence No. 218 704.