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Hi [fistname]
This edition
of COUCH Capers is jam packed with a series of events
supporting the fundraising efforts of:
COUCH Update...
COUCH has received a letter from Stephen
Robertson, Minister for Health in response to our letter
querying how strictly Queensland Health will adhere to
their timetable.
Please click here to view timetable. The
Minister assures us they will be on time which is at the
end of 2012. However, the finalisation of the Draft
Master Plan is still not complete and is now due on the
10th October 2008.
We are also concerned that the current
chemotherapy area located on the 3rd Floor of Block C at
Cairns Base Hospital is very over crowded and there was
no room for the extra 5 chemotherapy chairs which have
been funded by the Federal Government. The new
chemotherapy area will move to Block A. Although this
area has now been vacated there has been a lack of
action in the refurbishment and the move will not happen
until July or later next year. We are currently
following this up with the Health Minister and
Queensland Health to see if this can be speeded up.
On a brighter note, the community does a
great job in fund raising and keeping the profile out
there. Recent events include:
• Pirates Day out at The Dufyken
• Tissue – A Play by Louise Page to be held on Satuday
11th October
• Art Exhibition & Charity Auction, Friday 31st October
at Shangri-La
• Pretty In Pink – Girls’ Day at the Races – Saturday
25th October
There are many other events and activities and these are
much appreciated by the Committee and all Cairns
District people affected by cancer (please see below).
Bob McGill has been attending the
Northern Area Health Service Integrated Cancer Care
Services Plan Steering Committee meetings.
To date we have raised over $430,000.
Thanks for your ongoing support and we
look forward to seeing you at an event in the future.
| Yours sincerely
Charles Woodward
Chairman |
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COUCH Fundraising
Events
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11/10/08, Tissue - a play by Louise Page.
By special arrangement with Dominie Pty Ltd.
$25.00 available at
Ticketlink
or at the door on the night of performance.
Please ring 4057 9846 or
email: periwinkle24@bigpond.com
for any further details. Saturday 11 October, 6.00pm and
8.00pm,
JUTE Theatre.
Proudly presented by the Lions Club of Trinity Beach
in aid of COUCH.
"Why me?" A question frequently asked by Sally,
diagnosed as having breast cancer and facing a
mastectomy. The subject of breast cancer is
sensitively handled. We see how it affects not
only Sally, but also many of the people who are
closest to her. There are moments of humour,
sadness, love, fear, frustration, friendship and
romance as we learn that for Sally, and thousands
like her, there can be a light at the end of the
tunnel.
Click here to view flyer.
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24/10/08, Trinity Anglican School Auctioneer's
Ball 2008. Trinity Anglican School are
pleased to announce that this year’s Auctioneer’s
Ball will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Cairns on
Friday 24th October and our selected charity will be
COUCH.
As a community minded establishment, Trinity
Anglican School have pledged a significant part of
the funds raised to this wonderful cause.
Tickets are on sale at reception at Marlin Coast
Campus (ph. 40577000) for $75 pp and bookings are
now being accepted. Cost includes; Dinner, wine on
table, live music by ONCUE as well as the grand
auction itself. Donations of any description,
in the form of auctionable items can also be pledged
by contacting the organiser Mr Terry Reid on 0427
079 222 or through email
terryr@tas.qld.edu.au. We look forward to
seeing you there on this wonderful occasion.
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31/10/08, Art
Exhibition & Charity Auction - 'The Vibrancy of
the Feminine Mystique'. 6:30pm at the ShangriLa
Hotel the Marina. Cost: $40 includes champagne &
canapes. RSVP: 0418790488 or
info@underart.com.au. Proceeds to COUCH.
Click here to view flyer.
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Order your copy of
'Set the Record Straight', the story of
Francesco Borgia - Pioneer Pasta Maker in South
Australia and $5 from each book sale will be donated
to COUCH.
Click here to order your copy.
Cancer
Council of Queensland
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1/10/08, Healthy Living Seminar, Cancer Council
Queensland & Blue Care - Tully invites people
who have experienced cancer, their families and
friends to attend a free Tully Healthy Living
Seminar To learn about a healthy lifestyle after
cancer. Wednesday 1st October 2007, 10.20 am –
2.00pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. This
workshop is a free service of Cancer Council
Queensland.
Click here to view flyer.
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8/10/08 Townsville & 10/10/08 Cairns - Physical
Activity and Cancer.
Professor Kerry Courneya will provide an update on
the role of physical activity in cancer control
including primary and secondary prevention, coping
with treatments and rehabilitation after treatments,
as well as cancer survivorship. An update presented
by Prof Kerry Courneya, University of Alberta,
Canada.
TOWNSVILLE - 8/10/08. Venue: Cancer
Council Queensland, 24 Warburton Street, North Ward
Qld 4810. RSVP: by October 3, 2008 on (07)
4721 1644 or
christinetaylor@cancerqld.org.au.
CAIRNS - 10/10/08. Venue: Cancer Council
Queensland, 169 Aumuller Street Bungalow Qld 4870.
RSVP: by October 7, 2008 on (07) 4031 1555 or
susanferrisday@cancerqld.org.au
Registration and refreshments from 5.30pm,
presentation 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Click here to view flyer.
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15/10/08, “PROSCARE”, FREE Education and Support
Program. For men affected by Prostate Cancer.
Men, their families and friends, are invited to
attend a series of cancer information, discussion
and support sessions …DATE: Wednesday 15th October
2008, TIME: 12.00 md – 4.00 pm, VENUE: Cancer
Council Queensland, Cnr Scott & Aumuller Sts
Bungalow (Free Lunch provided). RSVP: Annette on
4031 1555 by Mon. 13th October 2008. Cancer Council
Queensland.
Click here to view flyer.
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30/10/08, Breast Cancer Matters Program.
Facilitators: Sandra Gregg - Specialist Breast Care
Nurse & Mal Fraser - Cancer Support Coordinator.
VENUE: Cancer Council Queensland, Cnr Scott &
Aumuller Streets, Bungalow, Cairns. DATE: 30th
October 2008. 11.00 am to 4.00 p.m. Lunch provided.
Cancer Council Queensland.
Click here to view flyer.
FNQ Hospital
Foundation
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24/10/08,
“Kids with Diabetes” Charity Golf Day -
FNQ Hospital Foundation. Half Moon Bay Golf Course, Yorkeys Knob,
Meeting at 10am for 10.30am tee off
“sponsor a hole or nominate a team and
enjoy a day of golf”
Contact Glenys or Pauline,
FNQ Hospital Foundation,
40506723.
Click here to view flyer.
National
Breast Cancer Foundation
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25/10/08,
Global Illumination - Pretty
in Pink,
National Breast Cancer Foundation. 11.30 am @ Cairns
Jockey Club, Cannon Park. Tickets are $85 & include:
• Entry to Cannon Park & Silks Pavillion
• Champagne on arrival
• Catered lunch by Ochre Restaurant & Catering
• Fashion parade
• Auction and raffl es
Tickets
are limited. Book now at Cairns Jockey Club,
Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd, Phone 4054 1203
Click here to view flyer.
Click here to view sponsorship opportunities.
For
more information on fundraising activities click here
Alternatively you can
email
info@couch.org.au
Donations to COUCH
Direct donations can be made to Far
North Queensland Hospital Foundation who will send out a
Deductible Tax Gift receipt. Please provide your name
and address when you complete the direct deposit.
Suncorp, Cairns
BSB 484 799
Account 001633222 |
