Murrumbeena Relay For Life

23/02/2021

Due to COVID-19, the Murrumbeena Relay For Life was sadly cancelled last year, and we have now made the difficult decision to close the Murrumbeena Relay.
We want to thank everyone who took part in the Relay in previous years. We really value your generosity and recognise the hard work that goes into being part of Relay.
We also want to assure you that Cancer Council will still be present in your area, continuing to deliver cancer information and support services to people impacted by cancer.
We would love for you to continue to join us on the track at the nearby Hawthorn, Knox or Maroondah events! If you’ve already register for this year’s Murrumbeena Relay, just let us know which one you would like to join, and we can carry your registration & fundraising over to your new event.
If you would like to take part in another Relay, please visit relayforlife.org.au to find one near to you. Or, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/how-you-can-help/fundraise for other ways to get involved.
Thank you again. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Cancer Council’s Supporter Care team on 1300 65 65 85 or [email protected].

17/02/2021

Share your cancer care telehealth experiences with us. We would like to talk to people about their experiences with telehealth appointments for cancer care.

Cancer Council is working with health services across Victoria and Deakin University researchers to understand what cancer patients and their carers think of telehealth. This research aims to explore what patients and carers think is good about telehealth, what isn’t working and how telehealth services can be improved.
Participating in this research provides you with a valuable opportunity to help improve the telehealth experience for all Victorians affected by cancer.

To find out more and register for an interview slot, visit cancervic.org.au/about/stories/telehealth-research-project.html

If you have any questions about this research please contact Vicki White, lead researcher at Deakin University [email protected] or call 03 924 68522.

Thank you for your interest and support to help improve cancer outcomes for all Victorians.

If you've had a telehealth appointment for your cancer treatment during the COVID-19 restrictions, we'd like to hear from you.

25/11/2020

Invitation: Share, help others, give back, be heard!

Cancer Council Victoria invites you to join its recently established Community Advisory Network. This group is instrumental in Cancer Council’s work to improve cancer outcomes for all Victorians. By joining you’ll be kept updated with our work, including our work to reduce the cost of cancer, and hear about other ways to get involved with our work.

You can find out more about the group and join here: https://www.cancervic.org.au/how-you-can-help/community-engagement

If you want more information about the network you can contact Alice Bastable, Engagement Lead [email protected] Phone: (03) 9415 6675

If you or a loved one have had a cancer diagnosis you have ‘lived experience’ which gives your feedback weight and collectively, can influence change, which is an invaluable thing.

15/10/2020

Congratulations to our long term valued partner Ritchies celebrating 150 years. If you shop at Ritchies you can now download the Loyalty App from the App Store or Google Play, nominate Cancer Council Victoria as your charity and 0.5% of your spend will be donated by Ritchies to Cancer Council Victoria. https://www.ritchies.com.au/loyalty

09/09/2020

To help us understand how the pandemic and physical distancing measures have impacted people affected by cancer, Cancer Council researchers are conducting an Australia-wide survey and we want to hear about your experience via this survey:

By taking part, you'll inform the development of new services for people affected by cancer - both in response to the pandemic and other future crises.

26/08/2020

It’s understandable to be anxious about visiting the doctor or attending follow-up appointments at this time, however detecting and treating cancer early can save your life. Health workers are doing everything possible to make care safe, so if you have any symptoms, don’t delay talking to a doctor: https://bit.ly/2Q2WDZJ

25/06/2020

Given the current level of uncertainty around restrictions on events and public gatherings, Cancer Council Victoria has made the decision to cancel the Murrumbeena Relay For Life, which was scheduled for October.

We truly share your disappointment, but the safety and wellbeing of the community, as well as that of volunteers and staff, are always the most important considerations for us.
All your amazing fundraising, including registration fees, will be recognised this year to ensure they go towards funding vital services as soon as possible, but please be assured that all registrations will be rolled over to the 2021 event, so you won’t need to pay again to take part.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. The ongoing support of the Relay For Life community has been as inspiring as ever. If you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 1300 65 65 85.

18/06/2020

You’re invited to fight back against cancer online through Relay Australia!

Due To COVID-19 a number of Relay For Life events in 2020 have unfortunately had to be cancelled. Whilst we are hopeful that the Murrumbeena event can go ahead in October, we would love to have you join us on the track this June by participating in Relay Australia.

Through Relay Australia you can help us all move the virtual baton around the country, with every dollar donated moving it 1km. You can also post photos and messages on our Tribute Wall to celebrate and remember your loved ones. If you choose to make a donation and would like this to be put towards your teams total at the Melbourne event this year, just fill in the ‘Team’ box on the donation form and we can arrange that for you.

Together, let's make it to 20 laps by 25 June, and take a step towards a cancer free future.

Join us and move the Relay baton around Australia. Every dollar donated moves the baton 1km. How many times can we lap the country? It’s up to you!

31/10/2019

Because of all your hard work and dedication, we have smashed our target and have raised over $60,000 so far!

This money will provide care and assistance to people diagnosed with cancer as well as fund vital research for cancer prevention.

THANK YOU for the amazing impact that your fundraising will be able to make!

31/10/2019

THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Murrumbeena Relay For Life over the weekend!

The day was filled with fun and entertainment and we thank everyone for getting involved in all the activities!

Winners from the contests on the day are:

Best Dressed Team: The Bravery Bunch
Best Baton: 1st Bennettswood Glizards
Lip Sync Battle: BGS Junior School
Miss*ter Relay: BGS Junior School
Passport Challenge: Campbell Hall
Spirit of Relay: Hatikvah
Highest Fundraiser: BGS Junior School

26/10/2019

The closing ceremony. What an absolutely amazing event it has been.

26/10/2019

Thank you so much to “Jenny Taylor and the People I Love”, and they’re now the people we love ❤️❤️