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On Course, proudly supporting the Leukaemia Foundation |
In June 2007 On Course decided to support a cause effecting communities right around Australia.
On Course has made a donation to the Leukaemia Foundation to help fund their patient and family care programs and research into these diseases. We will also support the Foundation in their yearly fundraising encouraging the whole golfing community to get involved in helping those affected by leukaemia.
The Leukaemia Foundation receives no ongoing government funding, instead they rely solely on the generosity of the Australian community. This is a very worthy cause and we encourage everyone to help the Leukaemia Foundation with their VISION TO CURE and MISSION TO CARE. Why not make a donation online now?
To Visit the Leukaemia Foundation website CLICK HERE
To make a one-off secure online donation to the Leukaemia Foundation CLICK HERE
About Leukaemia Foundation
The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
In 2007, more than 9200 Australians were projected to be diagnosed with these diseases; the equivalent of nearly 25 people per day[1][1] . Of these, approximately 47% are diagnosed with lymphomas, 32% with leukaemias and another 21% with myeloma.
The diseases often develop with little warning, requiring immediate, intensive and lengthy treatment. Families in regional areas often need to uproot their lives and relocate to capital cities virtually overnight. In reality it means leaving work, school, family commitments and friends while dealing with the emotional turmoil of diagnosis and immediate treatment.
They can develop in anyone, of any age, at any time. There is no known cause and no preventative measures. On average, treatment lasts for eight months but can last for years.
The Foundation provides personalised care and support to patients, families and carers living in all metropolitan, regional and rural areas across Australia. Free support services include information, resources, education and support programs, transportation to and from hospital, a ‘home-away-from-home’ in the Foundation’s fully furnished accommodation close to major hospitals, practical assistance and emotional support.
The Foundation also funds cutting edge research into better treatments and cures through its National Research Program, including research grants, scholarships and fellowships for talented young researchers to promote innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these cancers and related disorders.