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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…
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Conference 2011
13th National Breast Care Nurse Conference: ??Save the date! Don't miss the 13th National Breast Care Nurses Conference: to be held in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 February, 2011. This cutting-edge conference will provide a platform for?experts to present groundbreaking information?about breast cancer…
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sale forum
Attended bcna forum in Sale today (16 November 2010. Was very nervous because I was on my own and didn't know what to expect. It turns out there was no need to be nervous. I was welcomed and introduced to some beautiful ladies. Felt like I was meeting up with old friends. I have a feeling, some of these new friends are…
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Scarf Bank Launched
Hi All Just letting people know that I have launched my "scarf bank' in the local community. We got front page coverage from the local paper and an article inside. The idea came about during the CL training I did in august, where I thought if I had a collection of scarves ladies could come and borrow some, for free, during…
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Strathpine Coffee Club
Change of plans for our meet. We have another new member and Wed a.m. doesn't suit so we are now meeting at 3.00p.m. on Wed 8th Dec at the Coffee Club, Westfields Shopping Centre in Strathpine. Hope that suits everyone as I am looking forward to seeing you all again, Lyn11
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Look good, feel better
Sorry, I deleted what I wrote earlier as I thought I was writing a personal blog. I am still having trouble posting private blogs. My settings are set at private but my blogs post as public. I was having a bit of a down day so I hope I didn't upset anyone.