46 years of fundraising and supporting local cancer patients and families
About Cancer After Care Group
The initiative of one woman, prompted by the need for support from others who had experienced surgery or other treatment for Cancer, was the catalyst for the formation of the group. The group soon began providing transport for patients attending Melbourne for treatment and a meeting place where cancer sufferers and their families could share their experiences and support one another.
Cancer After Care Group Geelong was formed in 1978, as a support group for those affected by cancer, growing from an initial 24 members to over 400 throughout the years.
These members raised awareness of cancer in our community, highlighting the need to improve and make treatment facilities available to patients in Geelong, so the lobbying began.
Through lobbying for a cancer centre in Geelong the group began to receive donations to support the campaign. Cancer After Care Group donated $21,000 in 1979 to the hospital when a Medical Oncologist was appointed.
And at the time of opening of the Andrew Love Cancer Centre in 1992 the Cancer After Care Group donated $700,000 towards the purchase of a Second Linear Accelerator and Simulator for the Centre.
Since the opening they have continued to fundraise. Over their 46 year history the Cancer After Care Group have donated over $4 million to support Barwon Health's Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
The Cancer After Care Group Geelong now operate as a sub-fund under the support of the Barwon Health Foundation and continue to meet and fundraise.
The Cancer After Care Group Geelong now operate as a sub-fund under the support of the Barwon Health Foundation and continue to meet and fundraise.
In recent years they have provided amazing support for vital equipment for the Andrew Love Cancer centre and cancer services, are a 10 year ongoing sponsor for Catwalk for Cancer, and have made commitments to wellbeing projects such as the Palliative Care garden at the McKellar centre.
If you can, please donate to their extraordinary cause. You may even consider a bequest in your will to ensure both your legacy and that of the Cancer After Care Group continues forever. For more details on leaving a gift in your will and a private discussion, please contact Francis Trainor on 4215 8900 or email ftrainor@barwonhealth.org.au
Cancer After Care Group's Impact
$4
million raised
for Barwon Health's Andrew Love cacner Centre and cancer servies
46
years of support
to local cancer patients and families
14
years of lobbying
to bring cancer services to Geelong in the 70's and 80's
