Cancer Council SA

3,800 South Australians lose their life to cancer each year. And Cancer Council does important work to help fund world-class cancer research. It was great to host today’s Biggest Morning Tea in Parliament for an important cause.

We are so proud to announce we are funding the work of these three world-class South Australian cancer researchers! ▪️ Dr Carmela Ricciardelli from @UniofAdelaide ▪️ Dr Greg Goodall from @UniversitySA ▪️ Dr Marina Kochetkova from @UniversitySA Read more: loom.ly/6WLjpBA

@CancerCouncilSA And D'Arcy joins in four balls later and earns @CancerCouncilSA another $300! 0-46 at the end of the powerplay #OurCityOurTeam

That's the first $300 raised for @CancerCouncilSA, thanks to a massive six from Matt! Tonight is your last chance to donate: hitcancerforsix.org.au #OurCityOurTeam

For every six our Strikers hit on Tuesday night, Stanley & Co will donate $300 to @CancerCouncilSA's Hit Cancer for Six initiative! Donate now and help provide care and support for all South Australians impacted by cancer: hitcancerforsix.org.au #OurCityOurTeam

Want to win a New Year’s Eve Party at Adelaide Oval for 12 people? To go into the draw, help us Hit Cancer for Six and donate to @CancerCouncilSA today! Donate now: hitcancerforsix.org.au #OurCityOurTeam

New data shows that in 2022, 34% of adults reported having been sunburnt in the last 12 months. Yesterday, Cancer Council SA and Wellbeing SA released South Australia’s first Framework to take action against skin cancer. Read more: loom.ly/AirAlH0

Two new research fellowships have been awarded to Dr Katia Ferrar and Dr Emma Kemp from Flinders University looking into better ways to support people impacted by cancer, at every stage of their cancer experience. Read more: loom.ly/oN3_-fc @FlindersFound @Flinders

In 1980 the iconic Slip, Slop, Slap, campaign featuring Sid the Seagull was launched and today we are so proud that this jingle has been inducted into a registry of audio recordings celebrating Australia’s rich sound recording history! Read more 👉 loom.ly/AICO3gg

We are so excited to announce that we have partnered with @AusCycling South Australia to support #RideForAReason in 2024! Read more about this exciting partnership: loom.ly/IGb4wqs

A study by Dr @BelindaLunnay revealed that middle-aged women were becoming sober curious following COVID-19. As evidence shows that drinking alcohol can increase the risk of many cancers, we sat down with Dr Lunnay to find out more: loom.ly/CFfH6Jw @TorrensUni @PHEHF_TUA

Bridget is Hitting Cancer for Six! A massive 6⃣ in the 18th over has earned @CancerCouncilSA $300! We need eight runs off the final 12 balls, with the Surge still to come #OurCityOurTeam

.@CancerCouncilSA are our Match Day Partner for Wednesday's game and Stanley & Co will donate $300 to 'Hit Cancer for Six' for each six hit in the match! Every donation helps provide care and support for all South Australians impacted by cancer. Donate: hitcancerforsix.org.au

This summer, we've partnered with @CancerCouncilSA to Hit Cancer for Six! Help us to reduce the rate and impact of cancer for all South Australians by donating and you'll go in the running to win a corporate box package for our NYE match! Donate here: hitcancerforsix.org.au #OurCityOurTeam

Over the past year, our nurses received almost 1,400 calls from family and friends of someone with cancer. Over one third of those were seeking emotional support. This #NationalCarersWeek we want to remind South Australian carers that our local cancer nurses are here on 13 11 20.

This #NationalCarersWeek, Cancer Council SA has released new data that shows 1 in 2 people caring for a loved one with cancer are experiencing depression, anxiety or stress. Read more: loom.ly/ETVmBjQ

Cancer Council #BeatCancerProject funded researcher Dr Ilaria Pagani from @sahmriAU has shared the news of an exciting breakthrough in her chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) research. Read more: loom.ly/BV4HeAA

@CancerCouncilSA is a long-time supporter of SAHMRI researchers, including leukaemia specialist Dr Laura Eadie. 🌼 Yesterday was Daffodil Day – the Cancer Council’s largest annual fundraiser. You can still donate here ➡ daffodilday.com.au/donate

Loved having the opportunity to explore the new @CancerCouncilSA facility.

Recently, @JemmaBarsby and Thomas visited @CancerCouncilSA's new Greenhill Lodge facility and spent some time with a family affected by cancer. Daffodils are still available around SA and your support will help families like this one 💛