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World’s Greatest Shave 2015 registrations are now open!
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Queenslanders are now being invited to take the brave step of shaving to help beat blood cancer. Join thousands across the state committed to making a real difference to the lives of those affected by blood cancer by signing up now at Read More
World Lymphoma Day Raises Awareness for Australia’s Most Common Blood Cancer
Tuesday, 09 September 2014
Toowoomba resident Katherine Marshall was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma the night before her wedding day. Despite not knowing much about the blood cancer, which can spread to almost any part of the body,
Blood cancer support now available in Cairns
Tuesday, 02 September 2014
The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland has welcomed their first-ever Support Services Coordinator in Cairns, for patients and families affected by a blood cancer.
Donna Vrancken started this week, and aims to improve the access far north Queenslanders have to
More Blood Cancer Support Available for Townsville and Mackay Residents
Monday, 25 August 2014
The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland has welcomed a new staff member in Townsville, expanding the range of support available to northern Queensland blood cancer patients and their families.
Karen Szymanski started earlier this month as Townsville’s Support
Fit to Thrive proven to help cancer patients’ health and quality of life
Wednesday, 06 August 2014
An evaluation of the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland’s new pilot exercise program has shown improved outcomes for blood cancer patients in strength, flexibility, and even mental health.
Four groups have now completed the Fit to Thrive 12 week
National MDS Day Raises Awareness for Rare Pre-leukaemic Disease
Thursday, 03 July 2014
When doctors told Jad Harris he had MDS, the 27-year-old from Bardon didn’t even know what it was. Most people wouldn’t.
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of diseases that affect the production of normal blood cells in the
Bartenders invited to get U.G.L.Y. for a beautiful cause
Friday, 27 June 2014
Registrations for the Leukaemia Foundation’s U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year competition are now open! U.G.L.Y. stands for “Understanding, Generous, Likeable You” and this fun and funky fundraiser is all for a beautiful cause. From 26 July to 8 September, participating bartenders will compete by
Leukaemia Doorknock funds patient support and research
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland’s annual Doorknock Appeal begins on Saturday 14 June and runs to Friday 27 June raising vital funds for blood cancer research and patient support services.
Please give generously when the volunteer doorknocker calls. With six Queenslanders diagnosed each day with
Fashion and High Tea for leukaemia cause
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Join the Leukaemia Foundation Lockyer-Brisbane Valley Branch for an afternoon of culinary delights and couture on Saturday 21 June from 2pm to 4:30pm. The branch will host a high tea and fashion parade at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre to raise funds to support
Leukaemia Foundation seeks volunteer army
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
This National Volunteer week the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland is seeking 80 keen volunteers to assist at the upcoming Brisbane Marathon Festival of which the Foundation is the charity partner.
During National Volunteer week (12 – 18 May), the Leukaemia Foundation recognises the invaluable support