I'm brand new at BCNA!

Hi there Thea, so pleased you decided to join us, I'm sure you will find your time here rewarding and enjoyable.  One way or another you will meet many of us and wonder how you ever managed without us in your life LoL !!!

This is a great network for support for  those diagnosed as well as their "nearest & dearest" and many long-lasting friendships are formed without even connecting face to face.

I guess, being in a small country area (Wentworth on the junction of the Darling and Murray rivers) I probably have easier access to local media (having my own reporter in my pocket so to speak) but there are times I would like to have my stories go further afield..... just National TV and magazine coverage - my needs are small !!

To my way of thinking the more "novelty" stories like the Tractor rally, Shane's run - not that that was a novelty event, but it started with a statement and grabbed the public's attention to the extent that they all want to be supportive and be involved.

I could go on and on (the girls will tell you that I love to chat), but for now, welcome to the network ..... enjoy !!!

Cheers ... Shirl xx