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I did it
This time last week I was in the hospital with a partially collapsed lung and chest drain. Today, I participated in The Color Run and thoroughly enjoyed myself. This is me at the half way mark before I really got covered with colour and glitter. I am also really proud of my medal even though due to my recent complications…
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Revitalise with BCNA is here!
Hello everyone, As BCNA’s Active and Well Program Officer I am so excited to announce that we are partnering with Fernwood Fitness on a new initiative to help women diagnosed with breast cancer improve their health and wellbeing. We are so proud to be working with Fernwood Fitness, a company who share many similarities…
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An exciting opportunity - upcoming exercise and nutrition after cancer webinar!
Hello everyone, hope you are keeping well :) I'm sharing details of an upcoming webinar being held by our friends at Cancer Council Victoria. Theme: Exercise and Nutrition after Cancer webinar When: 7–8.30pm plus 30 min Q&A, Tuesday 28th July 2015 Where: Your computer Cancer Council have told me they will be running an…
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today
Today I have passed another milestone on my trip. I have just ran and walked 4km in the rain. My daughter inlaw came with me and stayed my by side. As I ran across the finish line I was a bit of a mess, had a massive cry. This time last year I had just had my second chemo and had no hair.12 months on I have hair, a new…
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Active and Well information day - Thursday 19 March 2015
BCNA is thrilled to invite women to the upcoming Active and Well information day. Event details Date: Thursday 19 March 2015 Time: 9.30 am* – 2.45 pm *The Heart Foundation will lead a gentle 20-minute walk and chat from the venue at 8.30 am. Venue: All Seasons Hotel Address: 171–183 McIvor Road, Bendigo Cost: Free…
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Dragon Abreast
I went boating with the girls yesterday at the Mackay Harbour, what a great thing to have on my doorstep. I could swap chemo stories, laugh about it, laugh at ourselves and have a great time. I managed to keep up with the girls as we paddled around this beautiful harbour. I am so glad these girls started this as its been…
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Eating well and moving more
You may have recently read about BCNA’s Active and Well After Breast Cancer initiative, which kicks off with an information day on Thursday 4 September at Flemington Racecourse. As this is a pilot initiative, the information day is specifically for women from the north-western suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne, however,…
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Body+Soul seeking photos for breast cancer tribute
Body+Soul, Australia's leading health & wellbeing supplement which runs nationally through News Limited papers every Sunday, is seeking photos of women diagnosed with breast cancer to feature as part of a commemorative cover during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. They are seeking high-res photos of women who have…