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Perth Launch - June 2009

Hope & Hurdles was recently launched in Perth on Thursday 4 June 2009. 

BCNA CEO Lyn Swinburne spoke about the work of BCNA, especially the joys and challenges of providing support for women living with secondary breast cancer. Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle officially launched the Hope & Hurdles Pack. Breast Cancer Survivor Maria Waters also shared her inspirational personal story on living with breast cancer. Dr. Stephanie Dowrick who is both an author and Breast Cancer Survivor presented a presentation on the theme of being courageous. 

For some wonderful images from the launch please see below.

 
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Photographic Exhibition

The Hope & Hurdles photographic exhibition, featuring beautiful portraits of women with secondary breast cancer, will complement the Hope & Hurdles launches around the country.

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Forums for women
‘Harnessing Hope and Overcoming Hurdles'

These special forums for women living with secondary breast cancer are often a major component of the Hope & Hurdles launches around Australia.  The forums feature presentations on topical and inspiring information from women and from those who treat and care for them. 

Read more about the Melbourne Forum

Have a look at presentations made at forums around Australia

 Last reviewed: May 2009

 

 

 
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