Entries by Justine

Recent Significant Donations

Thank you! We thank the following individuals and organisations for their support. They have made a significant contribution to cancer services to the benefit of our local community. Baker Motors $5,000.00 Barry Wenke $810.00 BraveHearts on the Murray $20,000.00 Bright Hospital Op Shop $20,000.00 Centenary Foundation – The John Ryan Perpetual Charitable Trust $8,108.45 Claire […]

Sunshine Charity Golf Classic tees up generosity and joy on the Murray 

Sunshine, sport and the spirit of giving came together in perfect harmony at the Sunshine Charity Golf Classic, held from 25–29 May 2025 at the stunning Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort.  Now in its 11th year, this beloved annual tradition brought together a community of passionate golfers, generous sponsors, and committed volunteers for a week […]

Pillar 2: Research

Photos Helped Older Cancer Patients Share “What Mattered Most” in World-First Study at Regional Centre  A world-first research project at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (AWRCC) used photographs taken by patients to help doctors better understand their priorities, challenges, and personal circumstances during cancer treatment.  The feasibility trial, undertaken in partnership with La Trobe […]

Pillar 1: Wellness Centre

Oncology Massage a Vital Part of Care at the Wellness Centre  A Healing Touch: Bringing Comfort, Care and Connection to Cancer Patients and Carers  For those navigating the physical and emotional impacts of cancer, the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Wellness Centre is a place of comfort, support and the healing touch.  One of the […]

Pillar 4: Equipment

Supporting Patients Every Step of the Way  For Cancer Care Coordinator Nicole Webb, learning has never just been about textbooks or degrees, it has always been about one thing: making life a little easier for patients facing cancer.  In 2019, Nicole was awarded a Trust Funded $18,000 scholarship to undertake the Master of Cancer Sciences […]

Pillar 3: Education

A dedicated local nurse is set to take the next step in her career, thanks to years of study, determination, and the generosity of the community.  Lynne Keatings, a Nurse Practitioner Candidate in Palliative Care has successfully completed her Master of Nurse Practitioner studies through Flinders University and, once her final results are published, will […]

Letter from our Board Chair

Dear friends,  As we prepare for one of the brightest and most meaningful days in our calendar, the Sunshine Walk, I can’t help but reflect on how far we’ve come. Now in its seventh year, the Walk has grown from humble beginnings to a powerful display of community spirit, with more than 900 walkers joining […]

Blueheelers Make History as First Rugby League Club to Join ‘Terry Socks it to Cancer’ 

After five successful years rallying support within the AFL community, Terry Socks it to Cancer has officially broken new ground—thanks to the determination of Kurt Longford.  Kurt Longford, a passionate player and club leader with the Deniliquin Blueheelers Rugby League Football Club, reached out with a clear message: rugby league clubs can also play a […]