Cancer Council SA is the state’s leading non-government cancer control organisation.
We do not receive government funding and rely on the generosity of the South Australian public to fund research, education and support services to prevent cancer and to assist those affected by cancer.
Current fundraising events include; Relay For Life, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Daffodil Day, Race for Life, Pink Ribbon Day and Girls Night In.
Donations go directly towards research, education and support services including each year:
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providing more than 7,500 country guests low cost accommodation during their cancer treatment in Adelaide (at Flinders, Greenhill and Seaview Lodges)
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providing almost 6,000 bus trips to transport country people between city-based accommodation, and cancer treatment centres
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providing more than $2 million in funding towards South Australian-based cancer research projects
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facilitating about 8,000 calls on Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20
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providing one-on-one telephone support to more than 450 new cancer patients
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taking the SunSmart message to children in more than 400 early childhood centres and schools distributing 390,000 resources to cancer treatment centres, schools, workplaces, healthcare centres and the wider community
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delivering about 300 presentations to workplace, professional and community groups
- offering the Staying healthy after cancer workshops.
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