Cobar is hosting a Relay For Life event where teams of 10 to 15 people take turns walking or running around a local oval to raise funds for cancer research, education, support services and advocacy.
Not in a team - please come down to Ward Oval and join the wonderful festival-style atmosphere, listen to music and be there to witness the candlelight ceremony at 6pm, youngsters from Western Studio of Performing Arts and an ‘Expressions of Me’ fashion parade.
Participants are encouraged to pitch a tent, camp overnight and enjoy the community atmosphere and the entertainment with bands, food and fun.
Each person on the team pays a registration fee which includes a polo shirt and breakfast.
Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20
Our specialist cancer nurses assist more than 20,000 people across the State each year with cancer information and support. For the cost of a local call from anywhere in NSW, the Helpline provides information on all aspects of cancer, practical and emotional support, and details of support groups and other services in your local area.
Support and Information Pack
A free pack containing vital information for people recently diagnosed with cancer, including a diary for recording appointments and other important information and a local support services directory. Available from your local cancer treatment centre or by ringing the Helpline on 13 11 20.
Cancer research
The Cancer Council’s mission is to defeat cancer and we see research as playing a vital role. This year we have added 10 new projects to our vibrant external grants and we continue to expand our internal research program. Bringing promising research out of the lab and into treatment centres is another important priority and our commitment to clinical trials grows and grows.
We are confident that funding quality research and researchers today will produce the breakthroughs we need to ensure the ongoing improvements in preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer. In 2005, The Cancer Council would have spent around $7.4 million on internal and external research including a number of interstate and international collaborations.
One-to-one support
Cancer Council Connect is a one-to-one peer support program which connects you with a specially-trained volunteer who has been through a similar cancer and treatment experience and understands what you’re going through. Call the Helpline on 13 11 20.
Telephone group counselling
A great option for people living in remote areas, or for those who are isolated by their illness or prefer not to meet face to face. Groups ‘meet’ over the phone with others in a similar situation, supported by two highly-skilled facilitators. Groups are offered for adults with cancer and their carers, parents with cancer who need support in talking with their children, and young people who have a parent with cancer.
Living with Cancer Programs
Workshops for cancer patients and their carers are held over several weeks offering practical information and discussion around treatment decisions, diet and exercise, relationships, sexuality and coping strategies. Available in six languages. Ring 13 11 20 to find out where your nearest program is being run.
Cancer Information Library
A comprehensive collection of books, journals, videos and audiotapes about cancer, available to the general public and health professionals. Visit the library in Woolloomooloo or call the Helpline on 13 11 20 to borrow books or tapes by post.
Understanding Cancer series
Over 30 titles, available in print and online, providing patients and their carers with free, easy-to-read and reliable information on types of cancer, and treatment and support options. To order, call the Helpline.