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In the local paper
Kellyville Breast Buddies is a support group that my buddy Katriona and I started at the beginning of the year.We have many women in our group now and offer support,friendship and information from BCNA.We also sew drain bags which we put in a gift pack and donate to our local hospital for women undergoing breast…
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Being part of the community
Yesterday was our Mini-Field of Woman. It was a lovely morning, the only down fall being that the organiser didn't get the tribute tags to write on in time! We didn't have a huge turn out but it was still nice....cuppa after and more chats. We had the local newspaper covering the event and there was a lovely write up for…
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Pink Lady Riverbank Walk
Join us in October for our annual Mini Field of Women event with this years being a Pink Lady Riverbank Walk. “PINK IT UP” by wearing something Pink. Come down and support those who have travelled the Breast Cancer Journey and promote Breast Cancer Awareness. Date: Saturday, 19th October, 2013 Time: 10.00am Where:…
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Change to our next get-together
****CHANGE TO OUR NEXT GET-TOGETHER**** Hello ladies, just a note to let you know that there has been a change to our next get-together. Instead of our next meeting being on Saturday, 19th October, 7pm at the Hope Inn, Hindmarsh, we will now be meeting on: Friday, 18th October, 7pm, at the Halfway Hotel, 668 Port Road,…
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Wow....only 3 in a year!
I have been watching to see how many women have joined the Online support for Tasmania group in the year I've been on BCNA, and it has gone from 17 to 20! Really!
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Fundraiser Success
Hi There Everyone, My fundraiser was held on Sunday and was just the most lovely afternoon. I was so happy with the numbers that attended, the support from my BCNA group, my friend network and all those that contributed goods for silent auction. The auctions were fun, with guests spurring each other on to up the bids,…
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Tribute Field of Women, Sydney
Last week in Sydney - BCNA staff and volunteers planted 15,000 pink silhouettes, representing the women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year; 2,700 white silhouettes in tribute to the incredible women who will lose their life to breast cancer this year; and 125 blue silhouettes representing the men diagnosed…
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BCNA member to share her nipple tattoo journey on SBS
BCNA member Cass Boyle will share her nipple tattoo journey through a documentary to screen on SBS 2 this Thursday 17 October. “My nipples won’t work, they don’t function, they won’t function, they never will. But I don’t care, they look real, they feel real. They give me the ability to look back in the mirror and to like…
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Dragons Abreast
Thank you to the ladies at Dragons Abreast at Patterson Lakes Canoe Club who invited Leanne Marshall and myself along to their open day on Saturday 12th October. It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect to be on the water! Dragon boating is a great way to exercise for women affected by breast cancer or their supporters.…
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Pink Ribbon Ride
Hi Ladies, I just wanted to share with you all my excitment.... I'm going to be on 7's Sunrise show tomorrow morning at 9:55am with a fellow survivor & some boys on Harleys! All funds raised go to Westmead Cancer Institute. I'll be the bald Sam, not the one with pink hair :) If you're in Sydney & have nothing to do on…
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Hopeful research from QIMR
Hi to all my triple negative sisters, I heard this interesting news on ABC this morning, here is the link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-16/patients-receive-chemotherapy/4631246 It's about scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), who say they have found an effective treatment for TNBC in…
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Brisbane
Hi....is anyone out there getting treatment at hoca in Brisbane????
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Seeking women for media opportunities!
Hello, We have been approached by a number of local and regional papers looking for a breast cancer survivor to share her story during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I am currently looking for a woman to share her story with from the following areas: * NSW - Finley, Berrigan, Jerilderie or Tocumwal * WA - Busselton,…
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Ballarat support
I was just wondering if there are any ladies out there from Ballarat or surrounding district who would like to link up? There are a couple of breast cancer support groups in Ballarat, however I have contacted both of these groups and no one has responded to my emails. I am feeling a little alone at the moment and it would…
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Searching for new drugs to prevent breast cancer recurrence. EMPathy Breast Cancer Network.
Hi Ladies Thought I'd share with you some info about one of the consumer rep projects I'm currently involved in. I've also posted this info as a general blog. The EMPathy Breast Cancer Network needs little introduction within breast cancer organisations and scientific circles. This Australia-wide team of scientists,…