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25 laps around the sun for Relay For Life

In 1999, in the heart of Murrumbeena, a new tradition began as the first-ever Victorian Relay for Life kicked off at Duncan Mackinnon Athletics Track. Read more

A sea of yellow this Daffodil Day

Hope shone bright for Daffodil Day this year, thanks to everyone who enthusiastically got involved. Read more

Girls' Night In helping fund research into women's cancers

When women support women, anything is possible. Invite ‘the girls’ round this spring for Girls’ Night In and join hundreds of others who are dedicated to supporting research into women’s cancers. Read more

Win's gift for a cancer-free future

When her daughter, Natalie, died from breast cancer at just 28, it profoundly changed Win. She has since been driven by her mission to honour the memory of her daughter while raising awareness and support for cancer research. Read more

Peking Duk open up about their experience with cancer

Tuesday 3 September 2024
Peking Duk have opened up about their experience with cancer in a limited-edition Rolling Stone zine published on Monday 2 September. Read more

Peter's will to help humanity

Peter is leaving a gift in my Will to Cancer Council Victoria in the hope that it can facilitate research and cancer awareness in the future. Read more

Every morning tea is as unique as the person behind it

Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Your generosity and support contributed to raising vital funds for cancer research. Read more

A legacy to the future of cancer research

For Maria, supporting cancer research is everything - she has witnessed too many friends and family dying from cancer.  The prospect of finding solutions that will help people with cancer to “recover and have a wonderful life” is one that has inspired her to leave a gift in her Will that will have a significant impact on future generations.  Read more

Daffodil Day turns Victoria into a sea of yellow

For more than 30 years, Daffodil Day has been a chance for Victorians to come together and, for all that cancer takes, give hope. Read more

Relay for Life tradition has big impact

The staff, students and families of Beaconhills College in Melbourne’s South-East have been a valued supporter of Cancer Council Victoria for over a decade. During that time, they’ve raised just over $330,000 for cancer research, support and prevention Read more

Thank You

By donating, fundraising or volunteering, you're supporting Victorians affected by cancer through cancer research, prevention, and support. In this month's Breakthrough we say Thank You! Read more

Blooming Beautiful

Daily Blooms has partnered with Cancer Council for Daffodil Day donating delightful daffodil bouquets to be sent to thank our major donors for their continued support. Read more

Don't try and do it all on your own

Tuesday 8 August 2023
Rachel was 19 weeks pregnant when she found out she had cancer. The 33 year old office clerk was diagnosed with stage 3, ductal carcinoma when she found a lump on her breast in December 2021. Read more

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger

Stacey-Lee, 28, a part-time nurse, has been diagnosed with cancer three times. She was diagnosed with leukaemia for the first time when she was 3 years old, and then relapsed when she was 7 years old.    Read more

Breakthrough July thank you

You are supporting Victorians affected by cancer by fundraising, volunteering or donating to cancer research, prevention and support. Read more
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