Blayney BRANCH
Western NSW Region
Assisting our community, locally…
ABOUT US
Can Assist Blayney was formed in 2008. We are a small but hard working group of people who share a goal of assisting members of our community who are undertaking cancer treatment.
Catering for community events has been our main source of income and we hold an extremely successful Melbourne Cup Luncheon annually for our community to be involved with.
Areas Serviced: Blayney, Carcoar, Cowra, Forest Reefs, Hobbys Yards, Kings Plains, Lyndhurst, Manduarama, Millthorpe, Newbridge, Woodstock
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.
- Newcrest Cadia Valley Mines
- Regis Mines
- Bernardi’s Market Place
- Employees of Nestle Purina (Blayney)
- Many small business groups and members of the community
- greenslips.com.au
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Areas Serviced: Blayney, Carcoar, Cowra, Forest Reefs, Hobbys Yards, Kings Plains, Lyndhurst, Manduarama, Millthorpe, Newbridge, Woodstock
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SHINING A LIGHT ON EARLY SIGNS OF CANCER - YELLOWISH COLOUR TO THE SKIN OR EYES
There can be some common early signs and symptoms of cancer to look out for.
If you notice any major changes in the way your body works or the way you feel – especially if it lasts for a long time or gets worse let your doctor know and get checked.
If it is cancer, you’ll give yourself the chance to have it treated early, when treatment is more successful.
See how we help canassist.org.au/cancer-assistance/
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Can Assist Blayney will be holding their meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday 14th June, at the Blayney Community Centre 7pm. New members always welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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The fundraising we do as a branch goes towards helping our locals facing similar challenges as this family. All donations are greatly appreciated by recipients and the branch.One morning 5 year old Tommy Gill from Glen Innes woke up very pale in colour and with notable bruising.
After a visit to the doctor he was flown to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle that afternoon and diagnosed with Leukemia.
This was the beginning of a long treatment journey. The Gills travelled over 50,000 kms over the course of Tommy's treatment, more than 150 trips in total. "I couldn't put a number on what we spent .... there was the time off work and all the extra travel ..."
Please consider a donation at this time by clicking below or on the top of our profile page.
canassist.org.au/ways-to-give/donate/
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💛 Did you know that Can Assist is made up 99.7% volunteers compared to staff.
On this National Volunteer Week, we celebrate each and every one of you who work tirelessly to fundraise for Can Assist. Without you, we would not exist. Thank you 👏👏👏
Want to volunteer in your area? Click below
canassist.org.au/get-involved/membership-volunteering/
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If you require assistance please get in contact. All requests for assistance are kept highly confidential.When Can Assist offered to help me financially I was relieved, travelling, along with medical expenses cost a small fortune. If I had not received help from Can Assist then my only alternative
Would have been to borrow the money or not have treatment. As it was, I did have to borrow money to cover medical expenses as Medicare did not cover some procedures.
Margie from Tumut shares her story about what Can Assist meant to her here-
www.canassist.org.au/story/margie-crane/
SHARE YOUR STORY
Are you from rural, regional or remote NSW and prepared to share your cancer experience? Whether you’re a cancer patient, survivor, carer or Can Assist recipient, your story is powerful. It will promote understanding, compassion and could be a catalyst for change.
Play a part to help others and raise awareness.
canassist.org.au/get-involved/share-your-story/
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