Branching Out Newsletter – Issue 19

CEO Update

We are excited to announce that 2018 has commenced with the welcoming of a new branch in Finley. Their first event was on Saturday, 17 February, that saw the branch receive their first donation of $500 from the proceeds of the Finley Tractor Pull. We thank the Deniliqluin branch executive for assisting the Finley community in understanding how our branch network operates and encouraging them to consider becoming a branch… Read more

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Compared to those in metropolitan areas, rural cancer patients are diagnosed later, are more likely to die and seventeen times more likely to report geographical and financial barriers to care. Distance matters – it creates inequitable access to best treatment options. Can Assist is a registered Charity that provides cancer assistance for country NSW through financial assistance, practical support and raising awareness.