Founder of Love Your Sister and Gold Logie-winning actor Samuel Johnson is coming back to the New England on his quest to ensure Precision Medicine is the standard care for all cancer patients.
Love Your Sister is a million-strong village of everyday Aussies committed to vanquishing cancer with hard science and the best new technologies and advocates for Precision Medicine for all cancer patients, whatever the cancer, regardless of location, income, or status. It is their vision that patients are offered the right treatment, first time, every time.
Hosted by local CWA branches, Johnson will speak at three free community events this weekend in Inverell, Glen Innes and Tamworth.
“Medicine is changing for all diseases,” said Johnson.
“And if you come from a rural, remote, or regional area in Australia you are nearly 20 per cent more likely to die from cancer.”
“The inequity is real and the best treatment options aren’t available, so better outcomes are going to the rich, so, I’m coming to the area to explain exactly how it’s happening.”
Johnson is a tireless advocate for cancer patients and has been instrumental in raising awareness about the need for equitable access to precision medicine.
“We’re in the process of offering precision medicine to all cancer patients in every postcode in New South Wales.”
“I’ll also be asking the locals to engage in a letter writing campaign during an election year for something that they will expect to be given that will take nothing more than their time.”
The upcoming events will allow locals to hear his inspiring story and learn about the real issues facing rural Australians.
“Cancer enters everybody’s orbit at some stage and there’s a few vital messages that I need to share and I’m hoping that people who can find the time to come and see me face to face will then spread the news to their network along the bush telegraph.”
Local CWA Groups rally their support
This cause is important to local CWA Groups, who have supported this groundbreaking work, advocating for policies that will streamline the approval processes for new drugs and expand access to clinical trials.
Katherine Sherrie, Group Publicity Officer for Wanthella Group, says it was an important issue that deserved greater attention.
“The CWA was formed in 1922 when country women were standing together to fight the lack of health facilities. More than 100 years on, we are still passionate about ensuring country families have access to equitable health care. We need to ensure life-saving treatments are available for everyone, not just those who live in major cities.” said Sherrie.
“We hope to see our local communities come out in full force,” said Wanthella Group President Roslyn Ferris.
“Please come along and join CWA and Samuel to start the conversation.”
A collection bucket will be passed around at all three events so that individuals can make a cash donation to Love Your Sister.
All funds raised goes towards funding Australia’s brightest and most innovative medical researchers and clinicians in their efforts to provide all cancer patients with Precision cancer treatments.
Event details:
Inverell – Uniting Church Hall, Rivers Street, Inverell on Sunday 29th September
10.00am for 10.30am start
Glen Innes – Glen Innes Services Club, Grey Street, Glen Innes on Sunday 29th September
3pm
Tamworth – Tamworth Community Centre, Darling Street, on Monday 30th September
5.30pm for 6.00pm start
This event series is being organised by the following groups:
Wanthella Group which includes Bendemeer, Kootingal, Niangala, Nundle, Somerton, Tamworth, Tamworth Evening, Uralla and Walcha Branches
Gwydir Group which includes 14 Branches, such as Inverell Branch and Inverell Sunrise Branch
Northern Tablelands Group which includes 7 Branches, such as Glen Innes Day Branch, Armidale, Guyra and Guyra Evening and Tenterfield Evening
Namoi Group which includes 16 Branches spreading out from Gunnedah, such as Gunnedah, Quirindi and Werris Creek
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