The Carer newsletter
The Carer is the Leukaemia Foundation's quarterly newsletter, keeping you up to date on our Vision to Cure and Mission to Care, plus all the latest news and events.
March 2013
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In this issue:
- International science honour for Brian
- Marty runs in London for loved ones
- New winter campaign to bring sunshine
- Giving to the tune of $20K in Tamworth
- More units for regional families
- Appeal in SA to help pave the way
- Increasing MDS support in Victoria
- National Research Program grants
November 2012
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In this issue:
- Foundation farewells retiring CEO
- Akheel grateful for ‘best care in the world’
- World Lymphoma Awareness Day
- Patient Transport Service boost in NSW
- ‘Cooking for Chemo’ goes down a treat
- Ride for Recovery hits the road in April
- Bunnings blitz a hard day’s fun
- Toy sale tugs at the heart strings
July 2012
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In this issue:
- Holden employees go above and beyond
- Working with GPs to better manage lymphoma
- Thanks Australia for our record $18 million!
- Michael takes on Kokoda with personal purpose
- Corey’s Cruise for a Cure on its way
- New WA accommodation opens
- KB004 blood cancer drug trial underway
- A look at one of our PhD scholar’s vital work
March 2012
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In this issue:
- U.G.L.Y. bartenders raise $880,000
- Liz a testament to never giving up hope
- Six-time Shaver lends support
- Whacky ‘Wokka’ an iTunes winner
- Transport program expands in Melbourne
- WA’s Rapunzel to let go of her locks
- $4.4 million investment in hope
- Adventurers wanted for Kokoda trek
December 2011
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In this issue:
- Patient story - Zumba the music behind Karina's new life
- 27,000 unite to give hope at Light the Night
- Bartenders in U.G.L.Y. battle...
- Mateship overcoming adversity in Adelaide
- Foundation opens new NT office
- Foundation aids MDS and AML breakthrough
August 2011
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In this issue:
- Patient story - Sammie an inspiration to all
- Tasmania's Northern Lights shining
- Leukaemia Foundation staff donate blood
- Light the Night with love, life and hope
- Senior Research Fellowship applications open
March 2011
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In this issue:
- 20 million research milestone marked
- Australia's athletes throw their weight behind World's Greatest Shave
- Country music icons host fifth annual Walk of Life in Tamworth
- New PBS listing - exciting news for people with MDS
- Patient story – Tony Zelipski reflects on his diagnosis of lymphoma and the road to recovery
August 2010
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In this issue:
- Back to normal for the Chemo Kid – One family's story
- 2010 New Directions in Leukaemia Research
- Legacy Continues to Support Research
- Brave Australians raise over $14.6 million during the World's Greatest Shave
- We're on Facebook – interact with us through social networking
March 2010
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In this issue:
- Research grant aids childhood leukaemia discovery
- Growing our commitment to CLL
- May 19 is National Myeloma Day
- Ballgoers swing into action to launch newest Patient Accommodation Village
November 2009
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In this issue:
- Governor General welcomed as Patron
- Kelly’s in remission and feels 100%
- 21,000 people gathered across Australia to ‘Light the Night’
- Ambassador Kimberley Busteed continues her brother’s dream
August 2009
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In this issue:
- Leukaemia survivor improves patient’s recovery after transplantation
- BHP Billiton contributes most to Worlds Greatest Shave $12.4m result
- New SA Patient Village in the Pipeline
- Prestigious new research award honours former CEO, Phillip Desbrow
- Online patient support programs showcased at conference
February 2009
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In this issue:
- $1 million donation from Mr Jim Selim
- New National Lymphoma Co-ordinator appointed
- Leukaemia Foundation awards $3.1 million worth of research grants in 2009
- Thanking the Leukaemia Foundation via a bequest in your will
- Leukaemia Foundation funds vital new Tissue Bank robot
Spring 2008
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In this issue:
- Healthy baby born to mum diagnosed in pregnancy
- Highlights from 2007 research projects
- The 2008 Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge supports the Leukaemia Foundation
- Light the Night - a glowing success
- World Lymphoma Awareness Day - raising awareness of lymphoma
Winter 2008
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In this issue:
- Research recipients and their projects confirmed for 2008
- $50,000 allocated to latest support services grant program
- ‘Revive’ launch - an online education and support program for young patients and their families
- Brand new educational DVD set provided to every haematology treating centre in Australia
- An important piece of research equipment named after SA father
Autumn 2008
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In this issue:
- The Foundation announces $2.8 million in research projects for 2008
- New state-of-the-art accommodation village opens in Brisbane
- How you can help by becoming a volunteer driver
- Unravelling the mystery of haematological cancers
- First Celebration of Life memorial service held in WA for bereaved families
Spring 2007
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Special research edition:
- First Leukaemia Foundation funded PhD scholar completes his research
- Honours student’s research developing graft versus host disease treatment
- Leukaemia Foundation Research Unit receives $200,000 funding boost
- New research into acute myeloid leukaemia and childhood leukaemia
Winter 2007
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In this issue:
- World’s Greatest Shave success: thousands were brave and shaved!
- Updates on new Revive program for young adults and Talk Blood Cancer
- New fundraising events to participate in
- Inspiring patient stories
Autumn 2007
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In this issue:
- New research projects announced for 2007
- Makybe Diva loses his mullet: $500,000 towards new accommodation centre in Adelaide
- New accommodation and offices opened: new accommodation in Victoria and offices opened in Albury/Wodonga and Canberra
Spring 2006
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In this issue:
- Young Adult Survivors Network: new program for 18-35 year olds
- National Tissue Bank: accelerating leukaemia & lymphoma research
- New accommodation in Brisbane: $2million donation towards new village
Winter 2006
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In this issue:
- Investing in innovative research: examples of exciting projects underway in Victoria
- New patient accommodation: new units in Adelaide and a makeover in Perth
- Patients benefit by IPTAAS reforms in NSW: benefits for NSW regional and rural patients
Spring 2005
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In this issue:
- The Leukaemia Foundation's young researchers: funding ground-breaking research towards treatment both here and overseas.
- Grand Prix 2005: The Leukaemia Foundation was the official charity for the 2005 Polini Motorcycle Grand Prix.
- World's Largest Lunch: The Foundation gave Australians a good excuse for a lunch.
Issue 2, August 2005
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In this issue:
- World Lymphoma Awareness Day: to mark WLAD, Carer spoke to South Australian resident Margaret White about her personal experience of living with lymphoma.
- Ground-breaking research: read about new research into self-recovery, and meet grant recipient Dr Ricky Johnstone.
- Loop for Leuk: Two young men cycle an amazing 60,000km around Australia to raise money.
Issue 1, March 2005
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In this issue:
- National Research Program 2005: news about the latest round of grants.
- World's Greatest Shave: find out who took it off and who kept it on!
- A day in the life: Meet Tania Cushion, and read about a day in the life of a Support Services Coordinator.
- And much more.
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