Drive to fight cancers

THINK pink and get ready to take a walk – all in the name of a good cause.
The Sunshine Coast Walk for Women’s Cancers is on again on Saturday 27 June and the Cancer Council is looking for local women to join the team and help make the event bigger and better.
Cancer Council Queensland regional fundraising co-ordinator Esther Attewell said cancer will affect a lot of Sunshine Coast Women over their lifetime.
“One in six Queensland women will be diagnosed with a women’s cancer in their lifetime – that’s one in six too many,” Ms Attewell said.
“We’re on the hunt for passionate locals to be the driving force behind our inspirational event – women who are determined to make a real difference in the fight against cancer.
“We are looking for ladies with energy and drive to help bring great ideas to the table and we have a wide variety of roles to suit any skill sets – with the one common denominator being enthusiasm!
On the Sunshine Coast alone, about 460 women will be diagnosed with a women’s cancer this year and, sadly, at least 90 women will die from these cancers.
“Work alongside a team of like-minded women in a fun, fast-paced and fabulous cancer fighting team – current volunteer opportunities include promotion, marketing, event management and recruitment,” Ms Attewell said.
“Nearly 44,000 Queensland women are alive today after a diagnosis of women’s cancers in the past 25 years, and at least 10 Queensland women are diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer every day.
“Pink events allow us to make a real difference to those affected by breast and gynaecological cancers through prevention programs, support services and world-class research.”
Cancer Council Queensland will host the Sunshine Coast Walk for Women’s Cancers on Saturday 27 June.
An exciting new route will be announced soon.
For more information about Walk for Women’s Cancers, call the CCQ Sunshine Coast Office on 5451 6005 or visitwww.walkforwomen.org.au.
More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or by calling the Cancer Council on 13 11 20.