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We want to hear from you!
Hi everyone, BCNA is keen to understand how you would prefer to receive breast cancer information and whether we should expand our online offerings to include webinars, videos and podcasts. Completing this survey should only take 10 to 15 minutes and is anonymous. The results will help us to develop and deliver breast…
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We need your help! SURVEY TIME :-)
Hello lovely Get active and keep well community, I hope you have had a relaxing weekend! We need your help! To complete a brief 5 minute survey Please click here . This will help to develop a component of the Active and Well After Breast Cancer pilot, Pinkmoves. Pinkmoves is a temporary working name for a gym-based program…
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Our last Friday in November!
As we start to wind up November I wanted to share with you all how much activity has been happening on the Online Network. Jess and I are thrilled to see our new members sharing their stories as well as seeing all of you offering so much support. This week has seen 71 new members join the Online Network. We have hit over…
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Exploring the BCNA website
Hi everyone, welcome to Wednesday's getting connected post. This week I wanted to share with you some of the information that may be very valuable to you when you are first diagnosed. Getting through the first few weeks is page on the BCNA website that provides help if you are feeling like breast cancer is dominating your…
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Exciting News!
Hello everyone, today I have some exciting news to share. BCNA has just launched The Beacon Magazine online. What does this mean? You can now read it from your favorite device anywhere, anytime. The Beacon is our free quarterly magazine that features up-to-date information about breast cancer, events, programs and issues…
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Get Connected
Hi everyone, Welcome to Wednesday's "get connected" post. Over the last few days there has been some conversation around treatment, making decisions and choosing a surgeon. So I wanted to share a great section on our website that you can find some answers to all those types of questions.…
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Orbost Relay for Life
Hi Everyone, our little rural town of Orbost held their Relay for Life over 24 hours this weekend. What a wonderful community can do, population of just under 2000 people raised just over $37000 for cancer research and programs that support individuals and their families affected by cancer. I participated in their twilight…
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Photos to share
Hi Everyone, here are some photos from the Candle Lighting Ceremony at Orbost Relay for Life. I'm the shorty in the white jumper. Hope that it gives you some idea of how special that night was. Hugs and cuddles to you all, Trace ??????
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Are you running or are you cheering?
So I have been counting down the Sunday's and I have 3 left until I tackle my very first fun run. Should I start training now? I am going to take on 10km. I bought myself some great headphones over the weekend and I plan to have some inspiring music to keep me going. My bestie runs marathons so I will be looking to her for…
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This weeks little snapshot.
I saw a sign today when I headed out to lunch that said, 6 Fridays till Christmas! I nearly dropped my food. How did we get here so fast? It's been a very positive week for the Online Network. We welcome our 35 new members and hope that you have been able to find your way around the website. Just in case you need some…
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Relay for Life
Our local Relay for Life takes place in Orbost over the weekend. Tomorrow at 12pm my husband and I will be involved in the Survivor walk, after which we have been invited to a special survivor lunch. Later in the day, I've had the privilege of being invited to light a candle in the Twilight Candle ceremony. They will be…
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It's Friday!
Rain, hail or shine we have got to the end week. Hello and welcome to our new Online Network members. This weeks activity has seen over 40 posts and we have hit the 200 mark again with comments and responses. I want to thank you all for supporting each other. The amount of positive comments from members so happy to have…
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Sussan Women's Fun Run
Hi everyone, I am going on the fun run (first time) who else is ???
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Pink October 2015
Pink October has been a busy month, with some special events in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga, NSW. About 70 people attended a wonderful Pink Morning tea held at the Salvation Army Hall, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday, 13/10/2015. Hosted by Teina Gough, a local breast cancer survivor, and her team of helpers, the event included a…
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Our last Friday in October!
Good Afternoon to all our wonderful members, I feel like I say this every week but where has this week gone? A big welcome to our 34 new members to the Online Network. Thank you for writing your first blog and getting invovled with discussions. Conversations are flowing with 39 new blog posts and over 250 comments. Here is…