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Strathpine Coffee Club
Hi everyone. BrissieLyn will be lying on the beach on the other side of the world by now while we are sweating it out over here. But at least we aren't in Nth Queensland hiding from the cyclone! It seems like we are going to have a nearly full table next Wednesday and that is something to look forward to. I have some…
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Strathpine Coffee Club
Hi everyone. BrissieLyn will be lying on the beach on the other side of the world by now while we are sweating it out over here. But at least we aren't in Nth Queensland hiding from the cyclone! It seems like we are going to have a nearly full table next Wednesday and that is something to look forward to. I have some…
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Project Lead
Well, the countdown is on. In just over 24 hours I am heading over to Cancun Mexico with fellow BCNA Community Liaison Lorraine Woods. We are both attending Project Lead - a training course set up for international breast cancer advocates, by the NBCC (the peak consumer organisation in the US - the National Breast Cancer…
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Strathpine Coffe Club
Hi Everybody Hope everybody is high and dry from recent floods. I have been working 5 days a week since Christmas and we've been relocated from our home while an insurance renovation was completed so I have not had access to a computer. Just catching up now. Our next meeting on the 9th, I can only make afternoon tea but I…
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Strathpine Coffe Club
Hi All and Happy New Year. Unfortunately I am unable to make coffee this morning. The owners of the company I work with are away and I am having to do extra hours for a couple of weeks. Originally I was to have this week off completely. So I will catch up with you all in Feb, please keep me informed. Good news from me is…
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Strathpine Coffee Club
Hope every one is having a better year than last year. See you all tomorrow Love, Lyn
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Challenging 2011 for some
Hey girls, some in our group are having a "wee bit of a struggle". How can we best support them? I am sure you can come up with some great ideas. We think of each other a lot and even though we are scattered across OZ, we are close. Post some ideas and let's get it happening! If we were nearer we'd deliver meals and help…
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Online Chat Event
Hi all, Just heard about this online event you might be interested in. Note: this is not a BCNA event, go to the website listed if you want to register: 'Coping with the Holiday Season' Live Chat Event for YAC (Younger Adults affected by Cancer) The holiday season can be difficult for younger adults affected by cancer.Join…
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Sussan Women's Fun Run
Congratulations to all those who participated in the 5 and 10km Sussan Women's Fun Run yesterday. It just reinforced to me again how many people are affected by breast cancer and willing to get out there in support! After the 10kms I was very happy but also very sore! I think it will be a bath and early to bed for me…
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Strathpine Coffee Club
Hi, I am a first time blogger, so really don't know what I am doing. I would love to join your coffee get togethers as I live in Lawnton. I work part time but if they fit in I thnk I would benefit hugely. I have finished treatment but also on Arimidex.
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Hello My friends
Hello My dear friends, Just a quick note to let you all know (coz I'm sure you are all waiting to know) I have Chemo Ed tomorrow and portacath procedure early next week. Thus almost beginning chemo prior to christmas. I have Look Good Feel Good Workshop on Monday 6th Dec. Cant wait. I popped into to visit my work collegues…
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Celebrating the Pink Lady
I was lucky enough to attend 2 Pink Lady events in Sydney in 2007 and Melbourne 2010. Both were such uplifting experiences - being part of shaping the Pink Lady in all her Pink glory!! Walking out onto the MCG and knowing I was going to be surrounded by so much love, support and positive vibes is a feeling I will never…
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India Volunteering 2010
Royal Enfields and Volunteering in India: It seemed like a good idea at the time! Joanne Lovelock The 15th UICC Reach to Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Conference 2009 in Brisbane Australia was the first ever worldwide forum for breast cancer consumers, support organisations, and health professionals to meet…
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It is amazing where our Pink Lady appears
Since BCNA began in 1998, on the steps of Parliament House, in Canberra, our Pink Lady has been the image that has linked so many women together. As the Marketing Manager of BCNA I have heard many stories of how people have been unified through our very powerful logo. I have heard of a woman walking along a beach and…
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A day at the Gawler Foundation Annual Conference
Hi there, Recently I attended day one of the Gawler Foundation’s ‘Profound Healing - Sustainable Wellbeing’ annual conference. It was a great day, with many interesting speakers and discussions. Some of you who live in Victoria may already know about the fantastic work of the Gawler Foundation, which offers a range of…