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Friday December 4th

The 2009 Life Force Cancer Foundation fund raising raffle was drawn.

LFCF congratulates the winners and thanks the company and people that donated prizes.

List of prizes and winners shown here

Sunday, August 9th 2pm - 4pm

Crowne Plaza, Coogee Beach
Australia's First MELANOMA PUBLIC FORUM 2009

Members of the public are invited to attend this informative seminar afternoon featuring leading medical specialists who will outline the latest in the prevention, diagnosis and management of melanoma

Entry free but bookings are essential

More info in this downloadable brochure
Fun Run on August 9th 2009

Registrations from
May 24th
The Sun Herald City2Surf is Australia's largest fun run and Sydney's most anticipated community event.

Registrations open Sunday May 24, 2009 and now you can run/walk/skip and raise money for the LFCF!

When you register for the event on-line you are asked if you would like to raise money for a charity and can then select LFCF. You can then build a 'Hero' web page and with a click invite family and friends to sponsor you with a donation to our charity.

Just follow the on-line prompts using the link above.

Its never been easier to enjoy this event and raise money!

Already registered? You can still add our charity!
Jan 30th 2009 Announcing the winners of the Life Force Cancer Foundation Raffle drawn on January 30th 2009

1st Prize:     Dimity Pond    
- A case of Premium French Champagne. Value over $800
  Provided by Callaghers Real Estate Agency, Annandale

2nd Prize:    Lily Jerome
- An original artwork donated by Sherwin Smith. Valued at $500


3rd Prize:    J Mitchell
- A voucher for two Life Couching sessions with Tina Monk, Executive Coach. $400 value

4th Prize:    Andrew Gay
- Dinner at Bistro Moncur valued at $200

5th Prize:    Vanessa Mallin
- $70 Clothing voucher from Hedrena store in Centrepoint, Sydney

6th Prize:    Paul Smith
- Dinner at Sushi Bar Rashai, Annandale. Valued at $50


Congratulations to the winners and a thankyou to all the companies and persons who donated prizes. All proceeds will be used to continue provision of cancer support services.


Dec 12th - 21st
2008

"Life Forces"

An exhibition by four doctors and an artist who are donating several works to the LFCF to be auctioned at the Opening Function and also as raffle prizes.

When: Friday 12 th Dec to Sunday 21st Dec, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Where: The Palm House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Opening Function: Saturday 13th December, 2.00 - 4.00 pm


- All are welcome to attend this launch

Sept
2008

Thanks to Lucas Gardens School who have raised and donated over $300 for Life Force Cancer Foundation during their run in the Sydney Marathon in September

July 18th
2008
LFCF was a beneficiary of the Manna Lena & Dino Gustion Foundation of a generous grant to help us continue to provide counselling support services to the Italian community and all others. The grant was accepted by Gulia Priante and Angel Ioannou on behalf of the LFCF during the MLF worldwide launch of their web site on July 18th.
Link to Manna Lena & Dino Gustion Foundation website
Dec 5th
2007
Life Force Cancer Foundation announces new Ambassador;
Bessie Bardot!

Well known personality Bessie Bardot is no stranger to assisting good causes. In the past she has been an active part of our fund raising events and fully supports the work LFCF does for the community. Bessie has kindly accepted the opportunity to become a Ambassador for LFCF and its role in the community. Bessie Bardot's network also allows us to target a younger part of the community which also utilises the services we provide. Cancer has no age boundary.

"After my brother was diagnosed with cancer this year, at only 34 years of age I felt I wanted to do my part to help him with his battle and those suffering with him"

Bessie will assist in many ways, including helping to raise our profile further, fund-raising ideas and promotion via her large network and her web site a
t
www.bessiebardot.com

Bessie's profile is also here
Nov 12th
2007
2008 Term Dates for Patients and Carers Groups now available here
Oct 26th 2007 A panel convened by the US Institute of Medicine recommends that cancer care providers systematically screen patients for emotional distress and other mental problems and connect them with people who can help..
Full article here:  
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2332146620071023 
August 8th
2007
Professor Michael Friedlander honoured with the Medical Oncology Group of Australia-Novartis Oncology Cancer Achievement Award
Full article here
MOGA Press Release here
August 5th
2007
2007 Afternoon of Poetry & Prose.
Photos can be viewed
here
July 10th
2007
Caro Jonas & Jane Gillespie nominated for 2007 Pride of Australia Award
Full article here
March 21st
2007
Wentworth Courier interview's Jane Gillespie about her book "Journey to Me" and openly talks about her battle with cancer
Full article here




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