May 2008

WHO calls for tobacco promotion ban?

On World No Tobacco Day, 31 May, we're joining the World Health Organization (WHO) to call for a ban on cigarette displays in shops and a move to plain packing on cigarette packs.

Free forum during bowel cancer awareness week

The Cancer Council Victoria, Border Cancer Collaboration and Upper Hume Community Health Service will host a free forum on bowel cancer in Albury-Wodonga during June.

Chiltern kids celebrate healthy choices

Kids Go For Your Life congratulates Chiltern and District Preschool, Chiltern Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School for making healthy eating and physical activity a priority.

Cycle Eastlink Highway to raise funds

EastLink is a new highway between Ringwood and Frankston opening on 29 June. This is your chance to cycle it without a car in sight and raise funds for The Cancer Council Victoria.

Support needed for vital cancer research

With the ability to fund only 1 in 5 cancer research applications received, we're calling on generous Victorians to dig deep and help us increase the amount of research we support.

Think Pink Ball is here again

The popular Think Pink Ball is on this Saturday 24 May. The masquerade fundraising ball directs at least 50% of profits to support cancer patients and provides a great night out.

Cancer Council applauds historic warning on alcohol-based energy drinks

The Cancer Council Victoria has welcomed today's warning by the Victorian Consumer Affairs Minister, Tony Robinson, on the dangers of ready-to-drink alcohol-based energy drinks.

Advertising campaign to raise awareness of cancer support services

The Cancer Council Victoria will launch an awareness campaign in Western Victoria today, which aims to alert people affected by cancer to the support services they can access.

Pollies support Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Federal politicians gathered at Parliament House in Canberra today to take part in one of the largest fund-raising events in the country - Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.

Government’s $87m bowel cancer screening plan welcomed

The Rudd Government's $87 million budget commitment to screen all Australians aged 50, 55 and 65 for bowel cancer is a welcome step, Cancer Council Australia said today.

It’s May, so put your sun hats away, says SunSmart

Victorians can shed their hats and sunscreen during May and over winter, without worrying too much about the risk of skin cancer, according to the SunSmart program.

Free cancer information at Bayside libraries

Free cancer information is now available at Bayside libraries. Statistics show more than 600 people are diagnosed with cancer in the City of Bayside each year.

Brew a cuppa in May

May marks the start of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea month, so why not get involved and register your own event today?

  • Call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 and talk to a trained professional
  • Relay for life - The Cancer Council's team fundraising event
    • A hugely popular relay-style event that raises money for cancer research.

  • Donate to The Cancer Council online

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