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Issue 13 | June 2017

DAFFODIL News

What’s coming upon our Events Calendar

Women’s 5K Walk/RunCome along to support and encourage health awareness, raise vital funds, and bring the community together in celebration and rememberance of life. When: 17 Sept 2017, 10am - 12.30pmWhere: Launceston City Park (Bring a picnic)!Register now via the Events section of our website.Think Pink Winter BallGet a table together and enjoy a fabulous night of fine food and merriment. Cost includes gourmet three course meal, live entertainment, quality wines and beers. When: Saturday 5 August. 6.30pm for a 7pm start.Where: Country Club, LauncestonDress: FormalTickets: Single $175, table of 10 $1600(Tickets can be booked via the Events section of our website). To learn more, email Brock Kerslake at bkerslake@cancertas.org.au or call 6779 1110Tuxedo JunctionJoin us for this night of nights in 2017 as we raise much needed funds for Tasmanian families impacted by cancer. When: Saturday 19 August, 7pmWhere: Wrest Point, HobartDress: FormalTickets: Single $225, table of 10 $2250(Tickets can be booked via the Events section of our website). To learn more, email Jane Crosswell at jcrosswell@cancertas.org.au or call on 6169 1908.

United in Yellow LunchKeep a space in your diary for another great lunch with an entertaining guest speaker in MONA’S beautiful surroundings. When: Friday 20 October, 12pm-3pmWhere: Museum of Old and New, HobartTo learn more, Jane Crosswell at jcrosswell@cancertas.org.au or call on 6169 1908.For more information on any of the above, contact us on 1300 65 65 85 or specialevents@cancertas.org.au Check the ‘Events’ page on our website or our Facebook page for all upcoming events.

Message from the CEO It’s already been a busy year to date with client supports, cancer prevention activities and fundraising events. The number of supports we provide continues to grow and our staff around the state are maintaining their great work in assisting people impacted by cancer. In the North West, we now have a regular presence at the North West Cancer Centre in Burnie three days a week. We’re pleased to be able to provide support at the Centre, as well as our Ulverstone base, and look forward to other opportunities to further assist people along the coast.Relay For Life events around the state are now complete. Thank you to the many participants, supporters and committees who have ensured that our ‘Relay season’ was a great success. There have been hundreds of laps completed, a few tears and many special memories. Our Relay tops continue to reinforce that we must never give up hope and must continue our fight against this insidious disease.The impact of cancer on a young person is significant, whether their own cancer or that of a close family member. Recently we provided Seize the Day scholarships to twenty young Tasmanians to support their academic studies. The scholarships help ease some of the financial burden associated with study and, in some cases, the opportunity to move on with their life. As always, I am humbled by the courage and resilience of these wonderful young people.The inaugural ‘Unite in Yellow Business Lunch’ was held in Hobart in March. It was a great opportunity to engage with the business community and we were privileged to have had Rob Pennicott from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys present to the forum on his career, challenges and aspirations. The lunch also provided an opportunity to launch our Daffodil Giving program. We are encouraging

Tasmanians to join the program and become regular givers to Cancer Council Tasmania where to “give a little, can change a lot.” A pledge of just $10 per month can help provide a newly diagnosed cancer patient with support and information resources. You can become a regular giver by completing the form in this newsletter, going on line to our web site: www.cancertas.org.au/donate or calling us on 1300 65 65 85.This year we are celebrating our twenty years of staging Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in Tasmania It’s a wonderful event which brings communities together; whether within your work place, community group, sporting club or your friends. Life is busy, but should never be too busy that we can’t find time in our day to enjoy a cuppa. In 2016 there were 800 ABMTs registered in Tasmania. Thank for your support and I hope all of you are able to host or be involved with another event this year.

Penny Egan Chief Executive Officer

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Food for thoughtOver the last few months we have been working with Lilly Trewartha, Brian Dullaghan (video producer and one of our volunteers) and Fiona Rowell (Accredited Practising Dietitian with Nourish Tasmania) to create a small series of cooking videos.Lilly is a 25-year-old chef who has been in remission from Hodgkin Lymphoma for two years and has a passion for assisting patients to eat nutritious food whilst they are undergoing cancer treatment.We filmed Lilly in the Launceston Cancer Support Centre recently and finishing touches are being made to the videos before going live on our YouTube channel. Stay tuned!We will be creating recipe cards to complement the videos. These will be available to download from our website.

Cheque presentation at the Tour de Cure dinner at Swansea on March 31 with two of the riders involved.

Thank you Tour de Cure!In March Cancer Council Tasmania was fortunate to receive a $10,000 grant from Tour de Cure to provide resources and services in Swansea and surrounding areas. We’re planning to provide the local council with portable shade structures to be used in the area to help to protect people from the sun. We are also planning to deliver a Living Well After Cancer (LWAC) workshop into the community. This will involve bringing along experts in diet, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing to assist people who have completed their initial treatment for cancer. We realise people are very well supported by clinical services when they are undergoing treatment, however they can feel isolated when their treatment finishes. The LWAC workshop creates a relaxed environment that allows people to understand what information and resources are available to them, and gives them the opportunity to ask questions regarding support services offered by Cancer Council Tasmania.

Another Wonderful Relay SeasonAcross February to April four Relay For Life events were held, comprising 289 teams with 4,870 participants who walked through the day, into the night, then stood proudly next morning to show that the fight against cancer is real in our communities. In the South, Derwent Valley raised more dollars than the previous year whilst Hobart returned to the Domain track with a wonderful ‘Relay’ atmosphere. In the North, Launceston transformed the UTAS Campus into a sea of purple and entertained everyone in style. Finally, the North-West reminded every participant that they are ‘the voice’ of Relay in our communities where we celebrate, remember, and fight back against this disease.Well done to everyone who took part and a special thanks to the committees and volunteers who contribute to making Relay work. It’s not just an event, it’s an experience!

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Living Well After Cancer in LauncestonOur Cancer Support Centre in Launceston held its first ‘Living Well After Cancer’ workshop for 2017 on Thursday 30 March when 14 people were welcomed to participate in three sessions from allied health professionals.As usual for this statewide program, topics covered by our local experts were Emotional Wellbeing (psychologist Dee Cooper), ‘Building Exercise Into Your Day’ (exercise physiologist Laura Nicholson), and ‘Making Nutritious Meals’ (dietitian Emma Lynch). Feedback from those attending was very positive with 98% of all responses showing they either agreed or strongly agreed that session content was helpful, the format was effective, the presenter knew the topic well and that they would recommend the session to others. Further ‘Living Well After Cancer’ workshops will be held in the North, North-West and South of the state during 2017.

All aboard for Australia’s BiggestMorning TeaThis year we’re celebrating 20 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (ABMT) in Tasmania. ABMT is one of our leading fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia.Tasmanians have contributed almost $4.5 million to Cancer Council Tasmania from ABMT events. To mark this great achievement we developed a unique partnership with TT-Line and the 2017 launch and ‘call to action’ was held on Spirit of Tasmania on 28 April where we joined and recognised past and present hosts, the stalwarts behind ABMT. Whilst on-board they learned more about where those funds have been used and enjoyed delicious food together over a cuppa.

Seizing the day!This year’s Seize the Day Awards distributed $23,000 in scholarships to twenty Tasmanian students impacted by cancer. The scholarships assist students with post-secondary education costs and are partly sponsored by the Cape Hope Foundation (in Northern Tasmania), with the remaining funds provided through community fundraising. Fifty four people attended presentation nights in Hobart and Launceston. Past recipients spoke about the personal impact cancer has had on them and the reasons the scholarships are important in enabling them to pursue their educational goals. We’ve long understood the scholarships represent more than monetary value. They acknowledge the difficulties the students have faced, giving them encouragement to persevere in trying times. The Cape Hope Foundation and Seize the Day Awards partnership is vital and Nicholas D’Antoine spoke about the work the Foundation has done in the Northern Tasmanian community, supporting community projects and student education strategies. We look forward to working with the Foundation again in 2018.

Walking the talk

An eye for beautyProfessional photographer Brum Robaard has been donating proceeds from the sale of his photographs to Cancer Council Tasmania since 2010.As with many of our amazing community fundraisers, Brum’s endeavours are supported by a number of local businesses. Stallards Camera House in Devonport offers Brum a discount for framing, and his work is displayed for sale at the Ulverstone Visitors Centre and The Beach Shop.A carpenter by trade, Brum has always loved taking photos, becoming a professional photographer after working in Antarctica. Completing four stints assisting to build and repair the Antarctic stations, Brum became mesmerised with the extraordinary wilderness, which is reflected in his beautiful images from that time. Today he photographs the magnificent wilderness of north-west Tasmania.Brum became passionate about cancer research after his wife lost her battle with breast cancer. Thanks Brum, we appreciate your generosity.

Board member David Bowker is pictured with CEO Penny Egan and scholarship recipients.

The ‘Walking Group’ is a new initiative aimed at helping those affected by cancer that’s been developed by Senior Support Officer Karen Rogers. The Hobart-based activity was initiated on the findings of growing research providing evidence that exercise is beneficial to clients impacted by cancer. Karen has already begun to notice some of the positive changes in the participants of the program, specifically the social benefits. “Some members have already swapped phone numbers and they’re now going to car-pool because they live close to each other. This gives them another avenue for support and friendship with others who are experiencing the similar issues that they are facing. So that alone is really powerful.”

The Walking Group is only in its early stages. Currently the group meets every fortnight on alternative Wednesdays and Fridays, and is run from 10am to around midday. The group meets at a designated area and they do a gentle walk for about 40 minutes, finishing in a coffee shop for a drink and a chat.

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Volunteer Profile: Chris SeamanChris has been volunteering with us for the last three years, currently working in Hobart retail providing advice on appropriate products to keep you safe from the sun. Last year Chris extended her volunteering role to become the Secretary of the ‘Unite in Yellow’ Lunch Committee. Anna Read, our Volunteer Coordinator, asked Chris what she thought of her role as a volunteer for us.Why do you volunteer for us, Chris? Like many volunteers I lost people I care about to cancer. I lost my mum and a very good friend. I also have friends who have survived cancer. One day I was at the Taste of Tasmania and I saw the Cancer Council stand, motivating me to sign up. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering role?I really love meeting people and helping them to prevent sun damage. I particularly enjoy the social aspects of being a volunteer and being part of a team. I’m a born organiser and enjoy making things happen. I guess I like how volunteering allows me to incorporate my years of work experience into my volunteering role. Any special moments you’d like to share? Two lovely older ladies came into the shop recently. They were finalising their wardrobe for a cruise, looking for turbans to wear around the pool. What really touched me is that one lady had recently been treated for cancer and her best friend wanted to support her by wearing a turban too. We know you love to travel when not volunteering. Are you planning another holiday? This September I’m looking forward to a 15 night Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise. The end of the cruise has special significance. I’ll visit my uncle’s grave in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany. He was killed in World War Two. He was a Rear Gunner and sadly died in February 1945 and I’ll be the second person in our family to visit his grave. I’m very interested in history and war memorabilia. My other volunteering role is with Anglesea Barracks Army Museum. I have a passion for paddle steamers on the Murray River… oh and I am also a mad Adelaide Crows supporter!Thanks Chris. The dedication of volunteers like you means we can continue to provide the support we do to those going through a cancer experience.

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Sharing the word on sugary drinksOur Cancer Prevention team attended the Claremont College Health Expo just before the Easter break, giving two short talks on ‘Rethink Sugary Drink.’ We had a stall set up over the lunch break with a display about the beverages in question. Pictured are Joan and Denise, two of our cancer prevention volunteers who assisted at the Expo, speaking to all those interested in the topic. The school canteen provided healthy lunch options, and free apples were given out to the students. It is anticipated this will become an annual event. Thank you to our committed volunteers for helping to make it happen!

Jill from our Cancer Prevention team and three of our newly trained Cancer Prevention volunteers (Sorrel, Phyllis and Arthur) attended the Lenah Valley Garden Club’s Garden Symposium on Sunday 19 March. We were pleased to be invited to deliver a presentation on skin cancer prevention. One member of the audience commented it was a timely reminder to wear sun protection as we can let our good skin protection habits slip over time. To remind people to always be ‘sun aware’, the organising committee bought Cancer Council sunscreen and gave all participants a free small bottle in their show bags, along with our brochure Being SunSmart in Tasmania.

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