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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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