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16 May 13

Research progress for a disease with no cure to be explored on National Myeloma Day
A potential new screening test to diagnose high-risk myeloma in its early stages and fast track the best treatment options for individual patients will be among topics to be explored at National Myeloma Day (May 22) events this month.

08 May 13

Support National Volunteers Week 13-18 May with the Leukaemia Foundation
National Volunteers week celebrates and recognises the wonderful work Australian volunteers do. At the Leukaemia Foundation, our volunteers give valuable time, skills and passion altruistically demonstrating a proud culture of giving in Australia.

06 May 13

Celebrate Mother’s Day 2013 with the Leukaemia Foundation
Sunday 12 May is Mother’s Day; a day dedicated to honouring mothers, maternal bonds and the influence of mother’s in society today. Demonstrating strength in family ties, Mothering Sunday is often celebrated to show appreciation for mother figures all over Australia.

01 May 13

Land Surveys -Bronze Corporate partner in WA
The Leukaemia Foundation in WA is delighted to have Land Survey as a bronze corporate partner. About Land Surveys Established in 1997, Land Survey's innovative and flexible approach allows them to deliver complex survey solutions for a range of conditions and environments both nationally and internationally...

22 Apr 13

Support Australians Past & Present This ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is a time to remember Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought and died in Gallipoli during the First World War, in 1915. It’s also a day to commemorate all soldiers who died fighting for their country, paving the way to give us the freedom we have today.

02 Apr 13

World Health Day 2013 Focuses on Blood Pressure
Celebrated on 7th April, World Health Day is a global campaign to protect the health and well-being of our fellow people. This year the theme is on blood; blood pressure.

07 Mar 13

The Leukaemia Foundation Supports National Womens Day
Support National Womens Day by Taking Part in, or Donating to Worlds Greatest Shave

22 Feb 13

Wests Tigers Live Shave at Concord Oval for Worlds Greatest Shave. Support the Leukaemia Foundation in 2013.
Wests Tigers NRL players Adam Blair and Blake Ayshford will have a hair raising experience at Concord Oval on Tuesday, February 26, from 11.30am as they brave it and have their heads shaved for Worlds Greatest Shave. Their locks will be shaved off by Toni & Guy hairdressers. As Australias biggest fundraising event of the year, this charity challenge raises vital funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

13 Feb 13

Its a Family affair for Worlds Greatest Shave, Coff Harbours
Local residents, Chris Hobson and his family from Repton, will have a hair-raising experience on 14 March when Chris shaves his head. With family by his side, his wife, Julie and two young daughters Amelia 5yrs and Holly 3yrs, will also colour their hair from 10am-12noon at The Professional Centre, Coffs Harbour, for Worlds Greatest Shave. Six month old baby Hugo will be their family mascot.

07 Feb 13

Stephen Galilee joins Worlds Greatest Shave as the 2013 Mine Challenge Ambassador
NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee joins as the 2013 Ambassador.

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