Breast Cancer Association Queensland

Warwick Glenrose Quilters - Jumpers and Jazz Festival - Warwick July 16th & 17 organised by Ros Robinson

Top of the Peninsular Darts Tournament - 4th September 2010 - organised byTony & Maree Malcolm

STUDENTS STUDYING BREAST CANCER - WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN SURVEY'S?

Breast Cancer Support Research Project is currently being under taken by Stacey Borsboom. The study is currently available online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/breastcancerstudy and I have also attached a copy of the survey in .pdf form so that you can view

Stacey Borsboom
CQU Postgraduate Psychology

My study is assessing the heath behaviours of women who have had or currently have a breast cancer diagnosis. The research project is part of my Honours in Psychological Science degree. Your participation is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or would like us to post you a copy of the questionnaire, please contact Dr. Heather Green on (07) 5552 9086 or H.Green@griffith.edu.au

The link is http://griffithbbh.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cIvBdN6zCar02Gw

Thanks again for your help,

Collette Morris

Esk Jockey Club are keen to make this event bigger and better. It is a fantastic day out in the Esk Shire and Brisbane Valley Region. Esk is only approximately 1.5hrs drive from Brisbane, and has steadily grown into a popular day out for the whole family. If you would like more information please contact Sandy or Tracey on PH: 3666 0614.

In 2010 the Esk Races were held on Saturday 17th April. If you would like to sponsor a race, donate auction items or bring a group please contact our office for more details! Tickets cost $10/adult, Children under 16yrs FREE. We will be conducting raffles and prizes for best dressed with help from the Girl Guides.

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If you would like to host a fundraising event, please contact Sandy Cassidy our fundraising co-ordinator.

The extremely hard working and enthusiastic Emerald Sub-committee will host thier Annual Breast Cancer Dinner in August, which will be used for the benefit of breast cancer patients in Emerald and surrounding districts. Fundraising initiatives from the sub-committee have resulted in the appointment of Rural Breast Care Nurse - Belinda Guerneiri. This sub-committee have been able to provide financial assistance to the women and thier families in the district to assist with the cost of treatment associated with thier diagnosis.

The newly formed Charleville Subcommittee have organised thier first formal dinner. The Mulga Matrons Ball was held in Charleville on Saturday 29th August 2009. Julia Leeds and her hard working subcommittee thank all supporters who attended this fabulous event.

St George Subcommittee - Would like to thank the Weengallon Kindergarten for the Polk-a-Dot Pink Ladies Day Out. A donation of $10,000 was received from the day!

The Annual Christmas Luncheon is always a popular and exciting event to share with family and friends. Come and celebrate Christmas in style at Hillstone St Lucia. This years event will be on Thursday 18th November 2010, starting at 11am come and enjoy a champagne on the terrace over looking the stunning golf course whilst listening to Bzazz Ladies Jazz Band. Some of the Bzazz ladies have been effected by breast cancer and we are pleased that they are coming to entertain our guests again. We also welcome back Kay McGrath to be our host for the day.

Table's can be set for 8 - 12 guests and tickets will be available from September for a delicious two course lunch (including wine). It is a fabulous day out and a terrific way to celebrate and support breast cancer sufferers. If you would like to have your staff get together, why not have it with us. Corporate tables and friendship tables are most welcome and discounts apply for a booking of table of 10 paying together. Phone: (07) 3666 0614.

Each year a seminar is held in a different rural or regional town through out Queensland. We will be visiting Goondiwindi on Saturday 31st July, 2010. Specialists in various related fields speak about the many aspects of breast cancer from diagnosis to surgery, diets and prosthesis and other topics such as lymphoedema, palliative care and well being programs. Cost is just $10 which covers lunch and refreshments, please contact our office if you would like to come along. Venue: The Golden Age Centre, 68 Elizabeth Dr, Goondiwindi

Greenbank RSL Club in Anzac Ave Hill Crest, Brisbane, are in the second year of thier PINK Promotion. New members to the RSL will be able to sign up for a PINK membership that entitles the holder to fabulous privledges at the Club as well as discounts by the sponsors. $5 from every PINK membership will be donated to BCAQ. This donation substantially contributes to the placement of our Breast Care Nurse in the Fraser Coast District plus allows us to maintain and grow our breast cancer services throughout Queensland.

If you live in the Greenbank RSL area, please support this wonderful initiative!

The BCAQ would like to thank Greenbank RSL for supporting Breast Cancer Association of Queensland.