A typical rural cancer patient travel requirement over the course of their treatment is in the order of 50 hours of drive time.
We don’t often stop to think how far people in the bush have to travel and the stress that involves.
This October lets change that!
You CAN DO
Introducing the CAN DO Challenge, a different kind of challenge in support of rural cancer patients. This October show your support by pledging 12 hours of your month to a challenge of your choosing. You could run, swim, read, paint…or whatever will push you to do something different. Your 12 hours of EXTRAordinary represents just 25% of a rural cancer patients travel journey yet will help make a difference.
Country cancer patients are diagnosed later, more likely to die and 17 times more likely to report geographical or financial barriers to care.
Nowhere in Australia is the “care gap” wider than it is between rural and metropolitan cancer patients.
At Can Assist we reduce the gap by providing financial assistance to any cancer patient of any age that resides in country NSW.
Be a part of the solution – volunteer with us, canassist.org.au/get-involved/membership-volunteering/
donate to us canassist.org.au/ways-to-give/
and most importantly if you are a rural cancer patient contact your local branch here for assistance canassist.org.au/about-us/local-branches/
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The 2023 Australia Day nominations and awards have seen Can Assist members, volunteers, branches and events recognised for their superb work within the community.
We are so proud to know that your efforts support Can Assist. Thank you!
Jean Frost from Yass Can Assist was awarded the 2023 Citizen of the Year and also at the ceremony Yass Valley Can Assist received the award for Community Group of the Year.
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Congratulations from Armidale Can Assist 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH please remind your friends and family to be aware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer as there is no early detection test available.
The most commonly reported symptoms for ovarian cancer are:
Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating
Abdominal or pelvic (lower tummy) pain
Feeling full after eating a small amount
Needing to urinate often or urgently
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Congratulations to all nominees and winners in the Australia Day 2023 Awards across NSW.
Can Assist is so proud that we were represented by so many wonderful volunteers and members.
Thank you to -
Pauline Dance Can Assist Griffith
Robert Strickland Can Assist Parkes
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Congratulations
Bikers 4 boobs won the event of the year at Temora too.