Much madness on Twitter in Newcastle district this week sees today named as Feel Em Up Friday in honour of raising consciousness about breast cancer (and men's cancer too). See Carol Duncan's ABC blog for all the details. You can listen to the podcast, learn about mammograms and other critical information on breast cancer and surviving well.
1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime.
And if you want to support your favourite cancer cause, this could be a good time to review your personal insurance and get a donation made on your behalf too. Read Christie Birch's personal story about her mother's fight with cancer and contact them to ask how you can review your insurance and get a donation sent to your favourite cancer charity.
The message of course, is that early detection is the best weapon against cancer, so make this the week when you remember to take care of yourself.
And of course the collectors are out selling Legacy badges today. Our Newcastlecoffee Twitter group were glad to support the cause this morning at Sprocket Roasters cafe and all left with a new Legacy badge or pen in hand. If you see the collectors do give generously. Legacy is another organisation doing great things in the community to help families.
Oh ... and if you want to join us one Friday morning at our Twitter meeting, come along! You'll be welcome. Info here
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Imagine A Life Without Illness Photo Story Exhibition will open on 7 May 2010.
Please send on to your friends and help Eddy raise lots of funds for Hunter Medical Research on Friday May 7th for Mothers with Cancer.
IMAGINING A LIFE WITHOUT ILLNESS THROUGH REAL LIFE STORIES
MEDIA RELEASE
12 April 2010
Imagining a life without illness is the theme of an inspirational new photographic story board exhibition being held in Newcastle from May 7.
Newcastle photographer Eddie Cross, himself no stranger to illness following a life-changing brain injury in 2006, has put together a photo exhibition which tells the story of 10 remarkable Hunter women and their families who have battled cancer.
“After photographing mothers with cancer and sharing tears with them while creating images of love, life and happiness, I felt it was important to help them tell their stories through these photos and stories in order to educate others,” Eddie said.
“When dealing with cancer, it’s not always a happy ending and there are some truly heartbreaking stories. There is a powerful message, however, delivered in all the photographs by those who have experienced a life threatening and life-changing disease.”
All proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to the Hunter Medical Research Institute and Eddie is hoping to raise at least $5,000.
Karen Brown, one of the participants in the exhibition knows all too the importance of cancer research. Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 36 and is now a passionate advocate for research.
“Without research I wouldn’t be here today. For my daughters and for every other mother’s daughters we should all pray for a cure for breast cancer, and do all we can to raise money and awareness.”
The exhibition will also include the auction of a commissioned oil canvas painting donated by Hunter artist Sophie Mill. The work is an artistic interpretation of one of Eddie’s original photographs depicting a young girl and mother walking into darkness surrounding by beautiful colours and light.
Imagine a Life Without Illness will run from May 7 – June 1 2010 at the King and Parry Gallery, Newcastle.
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