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I'm brand new at BCNA!
Hi All, Just wanted to saying 'Hi!' to everyone out there and to introduce myself as a newbie. I joined the BCNA team a few weeks ago as a Media Officer, and will be helping the lovely Julie Reilly to get BCNA out and about in the media space. I have just spent a little while reading some posts on the network and am…
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Looking Good, Feeling Better
Hi Ladies, how are you all? I am doing pretty good, round 3 of chemo next Friday and will then be half way through...yay!! I just wondered if any of you have taken advantage of the "looking good, feeling better" programme run by the cancer council? If not, I would definately recommend you see if there is one in your area…
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INDIGENOUS EXPO HELD IN BUNBURY WA
It was a privilege to be able to attend and help out at the Indigenous Expo held on the 10th May 2011 at the Italian Club, Bunbury. Thanks to Annette Lawrence who works with the Manjimup & Collie Aboriginal Health. She, like myself, is a newly trained and appointed Community Liaison of Breast Cancer Network Australia…
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'My Story' bug
Hi all, Just to let you know that we have a bug at the moment where the 'My Story' information you've put into your profile is not showing up on your published Profile page. The text will still be there in the right field, so you don't need to re-add it, just sit tight and I'll let you know when it's fixed. When we've…
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Mother's Day Classic
Yesterday I did the Melbourne Mother's Day Classic a 4KM walk to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. With me I had my mum, Dad, Husband, Sister and her partner and their bestfriend. We had a ball, even though it did start to ran and shorten some entertainment, however we will be back next year to do it again. :) Would…
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Pink Lady Day Luncheon
I know it's been a while since my last blog but I have to say that I am very excited about an event that I am leading........... Myself and a group of ladies are organising a Pink Lady Day Luncheon in conjuction with our local Gold Cup Horse Racing Carnival. We are going to host a mini field of woman at this event where we…
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Pink Bun Day
Hello, boy am I bushed. I spent the day today with my local Bakers Delight and staff selling pink buns and BCNA merchandise. WOW talk about full on. We had a fantastic day and sold heaps of buns. I have some great photos of the day and will post when I can work out how. You can see us on the Bakers Delight facebook page if…
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BIGGEST MORNING TEA
TODAY I AM OFF TO GOUGHS BAY. sorry im yelling again. i am guest speaker at the biggest morning tea. alot more prepared this time.. keep you posted.
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Mother's Day Classic Brisbane
Hi Everyone Just to let you know that Jean and I did our bit today at the Brisbane Mother's Day Classic. It was a gentle 4.5 km walk with perfect weather. It was very uplifting to see so many people of all ages running and walking to raise money for Breast Cancer Research so that hopefully one day there will be a cure for…
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Strathpine Coffee Club
Hi Girls What a great day. Did my 4.5 klm run without a stop, reached my my goal. Very significant for me as it is exactly 12months since my last chemo., A little bit emotional for me actually but I feel great. What a lot of wonderful inspirational women. Sorry I didn't see you after Sarah. See you all soon. Lee
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Join in the Pink Bun fun
Marita Queen of Pink Bun here The Pink Bun Campaign has well and truly kicked off –the bakeries are looking fabulous in pink, the cabinets are filled with pink buns. There are still 2 weeks of the campaign to go and we have a huge target in our sights for 2011 So we need everyone to helpGo into your local bakery, purchase…
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Mother's Day
In anticipation for the weekend. My best wishes to all Mums out there and spend quality time in good company of all your dear ones. Richard
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Is There Any body out there
Hi just wondered if there any other community liaisons in the mansfield /benalla/euroa/wangaratta/ yea/ seymour areas. ????
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Community work
well friday 29th i did i talk about bcna and the kits available to a group of nurses in the area and they were very interested in the kits and my talk about my own experience.. then in the arvo had amanda spillaire talk to survivors and those still having treatment about body image/sexuality and life after cancer. i also…
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1st speaking role
Last night I had my first speaking role on behalf of BCNA. I attended a staff meeting at my local Bakers Delight, very last minute, I was called yesterday afternoon. They wanted to know what their fundraising efforts would go toward and how it affects people like me. I took my journey kit sample and spoke very informally…