Local resident taking personal steps to End Women’s Cancers!
One Weekend CAN Change the World!
(CITY, DATE) – (Name) ____________ of (Town) ______________ is fighting breast and
gynaecologic cancers, by participating in The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers™ benefiting the
Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
(RBWH). During the weekend of 26-27 October, 2013, she/he will walk 60 kms through the
neighbourhoods of Brisbane alongside thousands of men and women who share a passion for
conquering women’s cancers.
One in eight Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. (Name)
_________ made the bold commitment to end women’s cancers by participating in The Weekend to
End Women’s Cancers. She/he is walking because…(Here is where you insert your personal story.
Briefly explain why you signed up and what’s your inspiration. How has cancer affected you?
Empower others to sign up or support your journey. The more personal, and the more genuine
emotion you can display in this section, the better chance newspaper readers will relate. Keep your
story to a paragraph at most so your message remains concise.)
This event will be the first annual Weekend to End Women’s Cancers in Brisbane. Proceeds from The
Weekend will support groundbreaking, critical cancer research at QIMR. QIMR researchers are
working to develop accurate diagnostics as well as new, targeted treatments and much more. Funds
raised will also help RBWH, home of Queensland’s largest Cancer Care Service, purchase vital
pieces of equipment and fund world-class clinical research conducted at the hospital.
Throughout their journey, Walkers will be fully supported by hundreds of volunteers and crew
members, providing them with food and hydration, portaloos, safety on the road, comprehensive
medical services and an overnight campsite complete with tents, hot showers, entertainment and
massage.
For greater impact, (Name) _____________ has set him/herself a goal of $_____________. To help
her/him reach this goal, or to take part in this life-changing journey, visit www.endcancer.org.au or
call 1300 22 WALK (9255).
ABOUT THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH:
The Queensland Institute of Medical Research Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) is
dedicated to translating discoveries into treatments, diagnostics and prevention strategies. One of
QIMR's three research programs is cancer, which incorporates 21 of its laboratories. Cancer is a
disease which leads to abnormal cell growth and eventually spreads to other parts of the body. Some
cancers are common in family lineage and are clearly inherited, while others are caused by factors in
the environment interacting with genetic susceptibilities. Many forms of cancer can be treated
successfully if detected early. More information can be found at www.qimr.edu.au.
ABOUT THE ROYAL BRISBANE AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL:
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is a 929-bed quaternary and tertiary referral teaching
hospital located at Herston, within the Metro North Health Service District. It’s a key provider of health
care services for Queensland Health. RBWH provides high-quality care over a comprehensive range
of specialties including medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatal intensive
care, and trauma services. It is the largest tertiary referral hospital in Queensland, providing state-of-
the-art medical care and the best possible outcomes to more than one tenth of all patient services to
Queensland, as well as serving patients from northern New South Wales and the Pacific Rim.
RBWH is the hub of cancer care services for Central and South Each Queensland. It is the only
tertiary referral hospital for cancer care in that region and also provides outreach support to major
regional centres such as Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Longreach, etc. The service
provides excellence in care for all cancer types across the treatment spectrum, from diagnosis and
radiation to chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation. It is the only hospital in Queensland
with a gynaecological oncology service. More information can be found at
www.health.qld.gov.au/rbwh/default.asp.
For information about The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers™ benefiting QIMR & RBWH, please
contact:
Kate McCabe
Communications Manager
The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers
kmccabe@conquercancer.org.au
0425 696 825