When you fundraise for Cancer Council Tasmania, you are contributing to the ongoing operations of many vital services we provide to the local community.
Achievements last year:
Supportive Care:
- 2,453 people attended support groups and programs.
- $50,159.56 was awarded to 24 individuals aged 16-25 through the Seize the Day Education Scholarships.
Transport 2 Treatment:
- 325,000km distance travelled by our 72 volunteer drivers.
- 598 individuals supported, 407 were new clients to the service.
Cancer Prevention:
- 43 Community presentations, 24 School Educational Kits were delivered.
- SunSmart Schools and Early Childhood Program reached more than 66,000 Tasmanian children.
Quit Tasmania:
- Clients continue to come from all ages and regions. 2,915 new and returning clients in 2023-24 FY.
- 2,719 resources distributed to service providers and workplaces.
Research:
Cancer Council Tasmania continues to be one of the largest funders of Tasmanian specific cancer research. Some examples of our funding:
- $90,000 awarded for 2024 Data management Clinical Trials at Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital, an increase of $20,000 helping to support greater participation in clinical trials in Tasmania.
- $30,000 Small Grant Project awarded to Dr Kelsie Raspin, ‘Identifying key drivers of metastatic bone lesions from several cancer types’
You can view Cancer Council Tasmania Annual Impact Report here.
