todayscountry94one is a Community Radio Station, and as the name suggests, is a radio station for the benefit of the community. With this in mind, those of us behind the great country music you love, wish to further help our local community by promoting a range of ‘Special Causes’ that have special meaning to us as individuals (via this page and through our Community Service Announcements).
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer affects both men and women and is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the western world. The five year survival rate is just 5% and this statistic hasn’t changed for decades. It is a truly devastating disease and what is worse, we still know so little about it. Few risk factors have been clearly defined and the symptoms are not always distinctive, therefore the cancer is often not diagnosed until it is at an advanced stage.
The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative (APGI) is working hard to change these frightening statistics but they need our help. Take a look at their very informative website and make a donation. You can also follow their progress on Facebook and Twitter.
McGrath Foundation
The McGrath Foundation raises money to place breast care nurses in communities right across Australia, as well as increasing breast awareness in young Australian women.
“After my diagnosis with breast cancer at 31, I can tell you firsthand that breast cancer doesn’t just happen to older women – it can happen to anyone, even young women.
My message to you is to become ‘Breast Aware’ by regularly checking your breasts for any changes or lumps. The sooner you find a change and go to see your GP, the better.
Please download this information as a gift from the McGrath Foundation and keep it as a guide on how you can become ‘Breast Aware’. It could save your life.”
Jane McGrath Founder McGrath Foundation 1966-2008Fred Hollows Foundation
Fred Hollows (1929-1993) was a passionate ophthalmologist who became known for his work helping restore the eyesight of countless thousands of people in developing countries and his passionate plight to improve indigenous health here in Australia.
‘Today’sCountry94One’ chairman Adam Harvey is an ambassador for the Fred Hollows foundation, and has organised several country music fundraisers, not only to raise awareness, but also to help with much needed funds so that Fred’s legacy can continue on. Adam has also travelled to outback Australia to see first hand the incredible work the foundation is doing in communities that desperately need help.
“Going to sing for the kids in those outback towns, and seeing the wonderful work the Fred Hollows foundation are doing in the Aussie outback has really inspired me to continue organising fundraisers for this worthy cause, and encouraging people to donate” said Adam.
Donations can be made by calling 1800 352 352
Or by going online… www.hollows.org.au
BlazeAid
Out of the ashes of Black Saturday 2009 came an urgent need for fences to be rebuilt. Kilmore East farmers, Kevin and Rhonda Butler, were among those whose fences were burnt. Needing to quickly secure their 1,500 sheep, they sought assistance from family, friends and local volunteers to help rebuild their fences.
Within a week, the fences were completed – a task that would have taken them months to do on their own. Grateful for the assistance they received, Rhonda and Kevin decided to try to help a few others with their fencing.
Thus, BlazeAid was born.
** We have now completed our work in response to the 2011 Floods and Cyclone Yasi.
Thank you to our volunteers and donors. Please go to www.blazeaide.com for further information.
(Note this page will be added to over the coming months).
