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A few photos from Pink Hair Day
A few photos from the 'Pink Hair Day' which my son Josh shaved his head in front of the school. See my first blog post detailing how this all came about: http://www.bcna.org.au/user/10693/blog/67394 Josh being shaved.. Me and my boy after the shave.. I was quite emotional at this point.. 11 of the 12 boys after their…
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Fund Raising Show "Diamond Nights"
Hi everyone, Most of you know my story and all of you gave me strengh and some great advice if it was not for all of you and the people at Breast Cancer Network Australia, my journey would have been a lot harder, so now I have a chance to give something back. My new show "Diamond Nights" is a fund raising show for BCNA, it…
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Pink Ribbon Ride Yesterday
Well, I think I pushed myself a bit hard over the weekend. I ride not only with my hubby, but 2 paramedic friends. 30mins before the ride was due to leave the Fiddler, my bloody pressure dropped & I almost hit the deck, so I didn't do the ride, but I was still there with everyone & we had a GREAT day! We raised over…
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Love Your Sister
Hey all, Pretty cheeky of me to jump right into posting this after being AWOL for so long and just lurking, but I'm nothing if not cheeky. Samuel Johnson's charity Love Your Sister has been staging events all throughout Australia, and he's currently doing the Gold Coast Area and making his way down the NSW coast. I'm…
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October farewells
Today, Monday 28 October, is Australia’s Breast Cancer Day. A day for us to reflect on the impact of breast cancer and show support for women, men and families personally affected. Today, like every day, BCNA pays tribute. Fortunately for most women diagnosed with breast cancer the outlook is very good. But for those whose…
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Roaring in to Regency Park! :D
Hello Ladies, Do you live in Regency Park or the surrounding suburbs? Our next get-together will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday 6th November at Caffe Primo Regency Park, so why not come along! It’s a great chance to meet other Adelaide ladies who are on their own breast cancer journey, share stories and make new friends!…
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Weekend Walk for Women's Cancers
So this weekend I will walk 60km to raise funds for Women's Cancer research in Brisbane. In memory of those that have passed, for those still fighting and for those that fought the battle and won. So thankful that I am able, and I'll give it all I've got despite very little preparation on my part. It's been 13 months since…
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Another Perfect Perth get together
Another lovely get together with our beautiful Perth Pink Sisters. It was so nice to see some new faces again today. Once again a fabulous day, great venue right on the water with us able sit on the verandah and watch the kids swimming at the lil beach on the other side and to sit and watch the rain on the water and best…
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So sad
I just want to say I love this network and what it gives to each one of us.To share stories, sympathise and have compassion and understanding of what we are all going through. I must say though.. I'm struggling with how many people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Everyday someone new is on here. Is it me or does it seem…
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Christmas Luncheon
Hi everyone, Just to let everyone know that the Strathpine Coffee and Chat Club is having their Christmas Luncheon on the 18th December at Eatons Hill Tavern at 11.30am. Everyone is asked to bring a pink gift up to the value of $10 for our secret santa basket and there will be a couple of lucky door prizes. All are welcome…
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Sussan Fun Runners to share their breast cancer stories
Are you a BCNA member and breast cancer survivor taking in the Sussans Women’s Fun Run? Or do you know someone running in support of memory of a loved one affected by breast cancer? Share your reason for running! We are looking for women taking part in the Sussan Women’s Fun – either this year or in previous years – who…
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This damned weather
Well all this wind we are experiencing in the north of Tassie forced me to do the responsible thing and cancel the Mini Field in Launceston Mall last Thursday. The venue is a wind tunnel at the best of times, and the volunteers were all very grateful when I contacted them to say I was "pulling the plug"! As a replacement I…
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Salisbury...we are on our way!
Hello ladies, do you live in Salisbury or the surrounding suburbs? Our next get-together will be held at 7pm on Friday 25th October at Fasta Pasta Salisbury, so why not come along! It’s a great chance to meet other Adelaide ladies who are... on their own breast cancer journey, share stories and make new friends! Fasta…
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DETAILS OF PERTH GET TOGETHER
Hey luvly Perth ladies As promised details for our next/last get together for this year. :-( We will be in the Rainforest Garden at “The Secret Garden” 64 Angelo Street, South Perth at 1.00pm. http://www.thesecretgardencafe.com.au/contact/ We have a tentative booking for 12 people but need to confirm numbers by Monday 11…
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Fundraiser High Tea
Hi Ladies, Thank-you for those ladies that attended the High Tea on Sunday, OMG I am exhausted. I tend to forget I am still in recovery. I wouldn't have missed it for the world what a wonderful afternoon. Funds raised for the afternoon was $1,925 and still some small amounts straggling in. Here we all are, what a lovely…