I have lost a brother-in-law to leukaemia and great friends who have had other types of blood cancer. Knowing what it is like to lose someone inspired me to raise vital funds to help people with leukaemia and other blood cancers. Over the years I have lived here, I noticed the Coffs Coast has a large car loving community, so I thought a Show ‘n’ Shave event would reach a wide range of people. The
money raised on the day goes towards Light the Night Coffs Harbour. Light the Night is an inspiring twilight walk to help the Leukaemia Foundation to raise funds for research, to cure blood cancer forever. Gather with family, friends and colleagues to shine a beautiful lantern of hope: gold to remember a loved one, white to reflect on your life with cancer, and blue to support others. Why is it important to raise money for blood cancer and the Leukaemia Foundation? Decades of research has improved survival rates and treatment for people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders. However, blood cancer remains the third biggest cause of cancer death in Australia, claiming a life every two hours, so ongoing research is vital. We firmly believe that one day, everyone with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders can be cured. The Leukaemia Foundation is Australia’s peak body for blood cancer, funding research and providing free services to support people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders, and their families. They have an unwavering focus on reducing the impact of blood cancer and related blood disorders by providing free practical and emotional support, and funding research to improve treatments and find cures. Their work also includes raising awareness of the impact within the community, advocacy, and contributing to the international blood cancer sector to improve quality of life for the person and their family. They receive no ongoing government funding and rely on the generous support of the community to fund their Vision to Cure and Mission to Care initiatives. The Show n Shave for a Cure is Proudly Supported by
Shannon's Coffs Harbour,Gizmo's,TJM,Auto Barn,Woolgoolga Computers & Rent 4 Keeps.
