Entries by Mel Wilke

Spring Shine Newsletter Out Now

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Shine Newsletter. This edition focusses on the Four Pillars and how together, we are creating lasting change. For those who love to read the hard copy, the Newsletter is scattered throughout the Cancer Centre, and if you’re on our mailing list, your copy is in the post. For those who […]

Twin City Truck Centre Show n’ Shine and Open Day

The Twin City Truck Centre Precinct opens their doors to truck enthusiasts, families, and friends for an exciting Open Day event on Saturday 19 October 10am – 2pm. There is something for everyone, including: Truck show and shine Venue tours Community stalls and activations  Children’s entertainment  Live music  Parts specials  Prizes and giveaways  Food trucks […]

Education: The crucial key to advancing cancer care

For us at the Trust Fund, Education is key to achieving our vision of ensuring our community members have access to high quality cancer treatment. Thus, when the application for staff to attend the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) Annual Congress arrived on our desk, the decision was an easy one. The Congress provided […]

Noa Daly’s BIG haircut!

In a heartwarming act of kindness, 6-year-old Noa Daly will have her beautiful hair cut and donated to Sustainable Salons who will then create a wig for cancer patients. Five years ago, Noa lost her beloved Poppy to cancer and wanted to do something to help other kids from losing their grandparents to cancer. Noa […]

Bev kicks up her heels for cancer

Every year Bev Vinge from Twin City Stomp kicks up her heels and holds a Line Dancing fundraiser to raise money for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund. This fun filled event brings together both beginner and seasoned line dancers, with attendees travelling from as far as Mt Beauty, Wangaratta and Myrtleford. This […]

Sunshine Races Marquee 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable day of excitement in a fun and relaxed environment. We are thrilled to invite you to the annual Sunshine Races, an event where passion meets purpose. We listened to your feedback last year and are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have secured the premium marquee location for this year! […]

Silly Socks at Benalla Health

Terry Socks it to Cancer Campaign has been a significant initiative supported by Benalla Health over the past three years. The campaign aims to raise funds for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund, providing crucial support for life-saving treatment in our local community.   Kylie Hughs from Benalla Health tells us “As a […]

Sara Storer Fundraising Concert

On the shores of Lake Hume Sara Storer Fundraising Concert, Sunday November 3   Enjoy an afternoon in the gardens of Scrubby Hill Farm on the shores of Lake Hume and be enchanted by the talent of Sara Storer and Laylah Baines. Fundraising on the night supports the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund, […]

Teens driven to make a difference

We recently had the pleasure of meeting Zoe Wilson, Kayley Schneider and Jasmine Lieschke, who are passionate about supporting a local charity. All three young women are Year 9 students at St Paul’s College in Walla Walla and taking part in the school’s Rite Journey $10 challenge. The students are required to choose a charity […]

Sometimes silver linings appear in the unlikeliest of forms

Sonia Glanvill spoke to us recently about her Cancer Journey, and what has helped her get through months of tough chemotherapy. In early 2023 Sonia was excited to celebrate her 50th birthday with family and friends. For Sonia, this milestone brought with it an enjoyable celebration with family and friends, plenty of reminiscing, exciting plans […]