Reflection for me is something I don’t spend a huge amount of time doing, however at this time of the year I do like to look back over what has happened in the previous 12 months before planning for the New Year. So, in the spirit of welcoming a year anew next week, here is my 2015 reflective post. I hope you’ll join me and share the highlights of your own year too … [Read more...] about Reflecting on 2015
#TrekTowardsACurePeru
Two friends raise $10,000 for breast cancer research by trekking to Machu Picchu
Eight months of training and fundraising culminated in a four-day trek through the Peruvian Andes for two friends from Sydney and Launceston, who raised awareness and much-needed funds for breast cancer research during their campaign. Annalisa Holmes, of Sydney, and Johanna Baker-Dowdell, of Launceston, followed the Lares trail through remote Peruvian villages up … [Read more...] about Two friends raise $10,000 for breast cancer research by trekking to Machu Picchu
Launceston Woman Raises Thousands for Breast Cancer Research
In just over two weeks Trevallyn resident Johanna Baker-Dowdell will be swapping the rocky terrain of Cataract Gorge for the Lares trek en route to Machu Picchu to raise money for breast cancer research. Johanna, 40, and her friend Annalisa Holmes, 44, have been training and fundraising for most of this year for Trek Towards a Cure in Peru this … [Read more...] about Launceston Woman Raises Thousands for Breast Cancer Research
Launceston Screening of Overfed & Undernourished for Breast Cancer Research
Two Launceston residents are bringing groundbreaking film Overfed & Undernourished to town as a fundraising event for NBCF (National Breast Cancer Foundation) on June 22. Overfed & Undernourished follows overweight boy Liam as he works with his aunt and uncle (executive producers and Queensland chiropractors Anthony and Kate Golle) to turn his health around … [Read more...] about Launceston Screening of Overfed & Undernourished for Breast Cancer Research