Armidale BRANCH
Hunter New England Region
Assisting our community, locally…
ABOUT US
Can Assist Armidale was formed in 2000. The active membership base raises funds to provide timely and much needed financial assistance to people in our local community who are undergoing cancer treatment. The branch works closely with the Hunter New England Health social workers and Aboriginal support workers.
Areas Serviced: Aberfoyle, Abington, Acacia Park, Argyle, Armidale, Ben Venue, Bona Vista, Boorolong, Castle Doyle, Commissioners Waters, Dangarsleigh, Donald Creek, Dumaresq, Duval, East Armidale, Enmore, Hillgrove, Invergowrie, Jeogla, Kellys Plains, Lyndhurst, Madgwick, Metz, Newling, North Hill, Puddledock, Saumarez, Saumarez Ponds, Soudan Heights, South Hill, St Patricks, Thalgarrah, Tilbuster, Wards Mistake, West Armidale, Wollomombi, Wongwibinda
Financial Assistance
We understand that families struggle to cope with a reduced income as a result of a cancer diagnosis and that they face increased expenses from travel, accommodation and medical costs.
Our Supporters
Our Branch would not exist without our members, volunteers and community supporters. We thank them for their contribution.
- Tour de Rocks
- greenslips.com.au
Upcoming Events
Armidale Melbourne Cup Lunch
7 November @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pmNew England Garden Festival 2023
18 November - 19 November
Areas Serviced: Aberfoyle, Abington, Acacia Park, Argyle, Armidale, Ben Venue, Bona Vista, Boorolong, Castle Doyle, Commissioners Waters, Dangarsleigh, Donald Creek, Dumaresq, Duval, East Armidale, Enmore, Hillgrove, Invergowrie, Jeogla, Kellys Plains, Lyndhurst, Madgwick, Metz, Newling, North Hill, Puddledock, Saumarez, Saumarez Ponds, Soudan Heights, South Hill, St Patricks, Thalgarrah, Tilbuster, Wards Mistake, West Armidale, Wollomombi, Wongwibinda
Clear your calendar and join us on Saturday 14th October as Dr Lesley Andrews MB, BS, M Med, Senior Lecturer, Prince of Wales Hospital, Clinical School is talking all things genetics at Uralla Community Hall from 10am.
Dr Andrews will teach us all about
- Developments in research of genetics and how genetics can affect cancer
- Using tumour genetics for targeted treatment
- Who is at risk, early detection, risk reduction and hereditary effects
- Passing on faulty genes to males and females
Entry is by gold coin donation to go to Can Assist Uralla and morning tea and a light lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by 10th October for catering purposes.
RSVP to Maryann Munsie - 6778 4651, Vicki McLean 6778 4353 or Rae Andrews 0437 879 966.
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The New England Garden Festival is thrilled that Broadcroft Design, who have only recently moved to Armidale, will be joining us at the Festival with their fabulous garden art, sculptural pieces and garden accessories. You can see some of their creations on their website www.broadcroftdesign.com/ or on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/BroadcroftDesign ... See MoreSee Less
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See you all tonight 5.30pm at the Nova Centre.
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Thanks Ms Skinner!Can Assist always appreciates when someone chooses to include Can Assist as a beneficiary in their will.
With one recent bequest from a lady named Ms Skinner, we have already in this financial year been able to relieve the burden of accommodation costs for four country families when staying in Sydney to support their loved ones when receiving cancer treatment. Can Assist's network is so grateful for Ms Skinner's thoughtfulness in planning a bequest within her will.
We ensure the benefactors' lasting legacy will meet their wishes in supporting country cancer patients in NSW. Need more information?
Leave a gift in your Will - Can Assist - Cancer Assistance Network NSW
or call
1300 226 277
#canassist #cancersupport #cancernsw
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See you all tonight at the Nova Centre.
122 Faulkner street 5.30pm 😁 ... See MoreSee Less
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Sending my apologies, see you at the next meeting !
Watch Jonathan's video, to enjoy the way that Jonathan has approached his Can Do the Distance challenge - love it! ... See MoreSee Less
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