Lions V District Cancer Foundation in Colac, Victoria | Charitable organisation

Lions V District Cancer Foundation

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Address: PO Box 554 3250 Colac, VIC, Australia

Website: http://lionsvdcf.org.au

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25.01.2022 SKIN SCREENING UNIT WILL SAVE LIVES SUPPORT US We need as much as $350,000 to make this project a reality, and running costs will be as much as $90,000 per annum. Account: Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation Public Fund... Bank: Inglewood & Districts Community Bank, Branch of Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 Account no.: 168189413 Kindly remember to include an identifiable reference. If a receipt is required, please advise the secretary of details at [email protected]

23.01.2022 TRUCK ORDERED It was very important that we get the right towing capacity and the Isuzu FRR 110-260 7.8lt Turbo Diesel fits the bill! With modifications to the tray to suit the requirements of towing the new van, the automatic model will make driving comfortable for our volunteer drivers.

22.01.2022 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT Significant progress has been made with our Skin Cancer Check and Awareness Unit project. Most notably, the target budget has recently been achieved and, indeed, exceeded! With strong support from Lions Clubs throughout the Multiple Districts, the achievement of major contributions from the ALF and the LCIF and grants, donations and support from a number of generous donors and organisations, over $400,000 has now been raised. Excitingly,the van build has be...gun and the final arrangements for the truck are close at hand. We expect the van to be operational by the end of February 2021. We are extremely grateful to all of our supporters private donors, V Districts Lions Clubs, the ALF, the LCIF, The Geoff and Helen Handbury Foundation, Connected Communities Melbourne, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, The Noonan Family Trust and the Mindaroo Foundation. See more

21.01.2022 WHAT'S IN THE VAN? The build of the van has begun! With three consulting rooms, a reception area and disabled lift and entrance, the fully air-conditioned van will begin operation as early as February next year.

20.01.2022 Our previous post got it wrong - it was A Current Affair not 60 Minutes. Anyway, here’s the link to the video featuring Deborah Hutton and her brush with skin cancer. https://youtu.be/efULrEgvz1w

19.01.2022 It’s good to know what to look for and self checking is an important habit to adopt.

19.01.2022 Mornings with Virginia Trioli Have you had your skin checked? Today is Check4Spots Day, created in honour of Morgan Mansell who passed away from melanoma in 20...18 at just 25 years old. Her dying wish was for people to get regular skin checks to keep themselves safe. Her parents Peter and Julie Mansell join us today to talk about their experience and how important it is to check for spots.

18.01.2022 We've hit $115,000 - almost a third of the way there! Thanks for all of your support. To make a donation follow the guidelines below - every dollar takes us one step closer.

17.01.2022 20% achieved, 80% to go. Please support us!

16.01.2022 PLATINUM AWARD SUPPORTERS ($20,000 +) The substantial support of our platinum awardees have ensured our initial target has been achieved. At present there are 5 platinum award supporters: -Lions Club International Foundation ($136,000) -The Mindaroo Foundation ($75,000)... -The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal ($27,000) -The Australian Lions Foundation ($30,000) -The Noonan Family Foundation ($40,000) See more

16.01.2022 'Save your child's life', that's the message from grieving parents Peter and Julie Mansell who lost their daughter to melanoma. Today on January 30, Morgan Mans...ell would have celebrated her 27th birthday if a small spot on her ear had not turned into a deadly melanoma. She passed away in 2018 at just 25 years old. Her father Peter told mourners at her funeral of Morgan's dying wish for people to get regular skin checks. "Since then, two people who were at the funeral have told us Morgan's wish prompted them to have checks, which resulted in skin cancers being removed," he said. Peter and Julie Mansell will be joining Virginia Trioli on Mornings for our 9am livestream to tell us about Check4Spots Day created in honour of Morgan.

16.01.2022 THE VAN TAKES SHAPE Progress! Our Skin Check and Awareness Unit begins to take shape. Here are some of the recent photos.

16.01.2022 SUCCESSFUL SHAKEDOWN A highly successful shakedown day was held today, hosted by Haddon Lions Club. Eight of our trained volunteers were very excited to have their first chance to work in the van, with the support of professional Learning Coordinator, Pat and Roster Coordinator, Wendy. It was also a chance for some further driver familiarisation and van and truck checks. A few minor faults and improvements were identified and will be addressed immediately. Many thanks to Ha...ddon Lions Club for their perfect Lions hospitality and for being the "guinea pigs" for the van hosting and operation. Stay tuned for announcements about host club bookings soon. Once we devise and create the processes and communicate them, expressions of interest will be called for. This may be on a District by District basis. See more

15.01.2022 More about today!

15.01.2022 GET RECOGNISED - HELP SAVE LIVES! We are very grateful to all donors, but we would particularly like to honour donations of $2000 or more. The new van will be a clean canvas - so we know we can publicise key sponsors (including clubs) on the outer surface. Here are our award levels:... Silver - $2,000 to $9,999: Name of individual or club / organisation on the honour roll on the new van. Gold - $10,000 to $19,999: Medium sized emblem and name on the side of the van. Emblem on official communications. Platinum - $20,000 plus: Large sized emblem and name on the back and side of the van. Emblem on official communications.

15.01.2022 This from our friends in WA. We are working towards emulating their program. In the meantime, please follow their advice!

14.01.2022 CONSTRUCTION BEGINS The dream starts to become a reality! Brimarco, based in Ballarat, have been engaged to construct the new Skin Check and Awareness van - and with three examination rooms and a reception foyer, along with a disabled lift and entrance, this state of the art facility will serve us well for many years to come. The build has already begun with the arrival of wall panels and steel for the chassis, as well as the all important wheels! Stay tuned for further construction photos as they come to hand We hope to have completion by early 2021.

14.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Still in its "wrapping", we present the SKIN CHECK AND AWARENESS UNIT, just in time for Christmas, What better Christmas present could we ask for?! With our many thanks to all of our supporters, and to Brimarco and The Sign Mill for their very professional and supportive approach.

12.01.2022 VOLUNTEERS WANTED Our ever-growing team of dermoscopists are busy undertaking their certificated training, with our first qualified trainees completing the course. BUTwe need more! This project is far-reaching and it is important to us that we have a large team of trained skin-checkers to call on. Whilst we know some will be willing to volunteer regularly, as with any volunteering, we don’t wish to stretch people beyond their willing service. Go to our web site for further information and to express interest: http://lionsvdcf.org.au

12.01.2022 Please invite your friends, family, colleagues and associates to like our page!

11.01.2022 Deborah Hutton reveals her serious brush with skin cancer on 60 Minutes tonight. Or catch up with the story on 9 Now. A message that needs to be heeded - and our new van, on the road next year, will help spread this very important information and help people easily access full skin checks. https://www.9now.com.au/60-minutes

09.01.2022 GOLD AWARD SUPPORTERS ($10,000 - $19,999) We currently have two gold award supporters - The Geoff and Helen Handbury Foundation and Connected Communities, Melbourne. The Trustee For The Geoff And Helen Handbury Foundation is a large-scale charity established in 2009. Their main activity is registered as grant-making activities primarily serving general community in Australia. The City of Melbourne is committed to supporting connected and inclusive communities. Connected Communities grants provide funding for projects that support our diverse communities by increasing community connection, social inclusion and access.

09.01.2022 Help us make this a reality! Donate now. Please refer to the "Donations" photo attached.

07.01.2022 DRIVER FAMILIARISATION DAY A fabulous group of volunteer drivers gathered at Ballarat Airport to be familiarised with the our brand new truck and van. Adam, from van manufacturers Brimarco, guided the drivers through the intricacies of the van and John, from TDT Driver Education, emphasised safety, operational and procedural aspects of the truck and driving. All drivers were able to have a brief drive and practice reversing. Many thanks to Adam and John, and to our wonderful... group of volunteers. Thanks also to Brown Hill Lions for putting a delicious Lions BBQ lunch! The van and truck have now returned to Brimarco for final aspects of fit out. Our next venture will be a "shake-down" of the van on Feb 27, with Haddon Lions Club. We are getting close to full operation! See more

07.01.2022 This can be possible - with your help! Donate now. Make sure you specify that your donation is for the Cancer Foundation.

06.01.2022 Check out our "new" website. Go to http://lionsvdcf.org.au/

04.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now out! In this edition we announce our ambassador, Mr David Mann AM, encourage clubs to donate, call for volunteers and more. Please support this important and worthwhile project!

04.01.2022 SKIN SCREENING UNIT for VICTORIA and STH NSW Help save lives! Your Cancer Foundation now has charitable status and is registered for tax deductibility - meaning all donations $2 and over are tax deductible! Furthermore, with a dedicated bank account now established, your personal and club donations are easily made online.... BANK DETAILS: Account: Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation Public Fund Bank: Inglewood & Districts Community Bank, Branch of Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 Account no.: 168189413 Kindly remember to include an identifiable reference. If a receipt is required, please advise the secretary of details. Donations $2 and over are tax deductible

03.01.2022 OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE SKIN CHECK & AWARENESS UNIT We are proud to announce the official launch of the Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation’s Skin Check & Awareness Unit, which took place today, Wednesday March 10, at Government House, Melbourne. The Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, did the honours, after acknowledging the work of Lions and, specifically the work of the Foundation and all of its supporters. Foundation Chair, Bruce Hudgson, outlined the very v...alid reasons for the project and thanked the Board of Trustees and all of the supporters of the project, and acknowledged the support of key mentors and advisors. After cutting the ribbon to make the launch official, Her Excellency Ms Dessau was presented with a Melvin Jones Fellowship in recognition of her support and encouragement for the Foundation and for the Lions organisation. This marks the start of, what will be a long term life saving project. Details of the Host Club booking process will be released soon. See more

03.01.2022 VEHICLE COORDINATOR WANTED Managing the truck and van will become a very essential role for the Skin Check and Awareness project to be successful. We require someone willing to volunteer to manage the maintenance of the vehicles and supervise driver accreditation and management. Go to this link for further information: http://lionsvdcf.org.au/?page_id=485

03.01.2022 VOLUNTEERS WANTED To ensure the success of our Skin Cancer Check and Awareness Unit project we are now calling for volunteers for a range of roles: Skin Check Roster and Dermoscopists Coordinator undertaking the task of managing the logistical arrangements relating to trained dermoscopists and liaison with host clubs Truck / Unit and Driver coordinator managing the overall functioning and maintenance of the truck and van as well as the approval and rostering of driver...s Truck drivers becoming part of a roster of drivers to transport the van to host areas Dermoscopists with an already growing team of trained/training dermoscopists, we are still calling for more to join the team. With three dermoscopists attending each visit, it is important we have a large pool to call on and volunteers from all Districts would be ideal Each of the roles present wonderful opportunities for Lions to be involved in direct, impactful and highly rewarding community service that can truly result in the saving of lives. For more information contact [email protected] or send your resume to: Secretary Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation DG Delwyn Seebeck P.O. Box 554 COLAC VIC 3250 See more

02.01.2022 Calling all clubs!!

01.01.2022 SILVER AWARD SUPPORTERS ($2,000 $9,999) We are very grateful for the support of the following Lions Clubs, which are silver awardees: WAVERLEY STRATHFORD NORTHCOTE... MARYSVILLE TATURA WERRIBEE WARRNAMBOOL DOUTTA GALLA TAYLORS LAKES DISTRICT 201 V5 ARARAT PORTARLINGTON-DRYSDALE ECHUCA DIAMOND VALLEY GISBORNE See more

01.01.2022 Many of you will know David Mann AM, who is now the ambassador of our Foundation. We welcome his expertise, contacts and advocacy.