Friday update!
It’s time for the Friday Update! Community Highlights We have 31 new members. Please give a warm welcome to Mariont, CBLim, Kester and all our new members. This week we had 59 posts and 402 comments. A number of our Online Network members decide to write personal blogs about their journey. Here are some of our women who are currently doing that – Scorpionqueen Jdakic Lyndajma Gurneys Brenda5 BCNA News & Events Did you catch the Pink Lady Match last Sunday? 300 breast cancer survivors and their family and friends walked side by side in a lap of honour across the grounds of the MCG.If you missed it, check out the great report from 7 News. Are you ready for an adventure? BCNA has trekked the Great Wall of China and Macchu Picchu, then cycled Southeast Asia and now we are taking on Tuscany! Join a group of Pink Ladies and supporters for an amazing 10-day trek. To find out more, visit the Inspired Adventures Tuscany Trek website. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) have delivered a joint submission to the two major parties contesting the 2016 federal election, the Liberal/National Coalition and the ALP. The submission, A better journey for all Australians affected by cancer, calls for the development of a national cancer strategy in response to the increasing incidence of cancer in Australia. We support a national cancer strategy that addresses the full spectrum of the cancer journey – from prevention and screening through diagnosis and treatment to palliative and end of life care, and the need for ongoing research into treatments and a cure. Our submission uses breast cancer to demonstrate that, while good progress has been made to date, there is still much to be done. To find out more, please visit 2016 Federal Election Submission. Do you have trouble sleeping at night? BCNA has a new fact sheet that might help. You can download here it or order a hard copy here. Are you on social media? Don’t forget to like our page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Have a lovely weekend, ~Ann-Marie xIt’s time for the Friday Update.
This week (9th-15th) is National Volunteer Week and I wanted to start this post off by saying thank you to all the generous volunteers who have donated time to help support our work. We really couldn't achieve all we do here at BCNA without you, and we are so grateful for your support! A big shout-out also goes out to each and every one of you that volunteer your time in your community. Community Highlights We have 19 new members this week. Please welcome Mel1966, Mbis3875, Kylie_A, Mishie, SSCruiser, and all the other new members. I hope you find the information and support you’re looking for. There were 63 new posts and a whopping 500 comments this week along with a number of celebrated posts. So just in case you may have missed them - DEANNE- Made it all the way SUE- Active treatment completed ADEAN- Back to work WAVINGNOTDROWING- Thank you Otis Foundation JANE- 4 years and counting ANITA- Feeling great BCNA News & Events Research shows benefits of personalised exercise programs Pink Lady Match Patient information seminar in Adelaide Pink Sports Day I want to leave you with this quote for the weekend "Find what you love and do lots of it". Have a lovely weekend everyone. ~Ann-Marie xxIt’s time for the Friday Update
Hello everyone, Just in case you didn’t know I just arrived back from a wonderful European trip. It has been a big week getting back into the swing of things but it’s so nice to be home. There really is no place like home! Community Highlights We have 34 new members this week. Please welcome Breezer110, Joleanne, jo4053, maryb61, VickiT, sjberesford27, and all the other new members. I hope you find the information and support you’re looking for. There were 84 posts and 474 comments this week. Here are some good ones you might have missed: Never goes away does it - Rhopkins Moving forward finally - Tinanahotbread Long journeys - Karel01 Day 1 of 30 radiotherapy - Lyndajma BCNA News & Events Federal budget - To read more on BCNA's response to the Federal Budget click here. Pink Lady Match - If you would like to see the Melbourne Football Club take on the Western Bulldogs for an extra special cause you may like to join us on Sunday 15th May at the MCG for the Pink Lady Match 2016. For more information. Pink Sports Day 7th/8th May - Shane Crawford and he's wonderful boys are gearing up for a big weekend. To find out more information or to get involved click here. Image Source: Herald Sun Mums and dads are special everyday but this Sunday is Mother’s day. My mum and I have a very special bond. She does drive me nuts but I love her to pieces, so she will be getting some extra special loving this weekend. Here is a message for you all heading into the weekend! Ann-Marie x
2016 Pink Lady Match
Today at the Pink Lady Breakfast, BCNA and Melbourne Football Club officially launched the 2016 Pink Lady Match! Join us on Sunday 15 May at the MCG and for the 2016 Pink Lady Match and watch Melbourne Football Club play Western Bulldogs in support of all Australians affected by breast cancer.
