Mater Foundation

In just over two months we will be celebrating a very special family occasion and I will still be wondering where the last 21 years have gone!

Written by Nigel Harris Executive DirectorJoe* has his reasons. They might not be what would move other people or reflect a significant event in his life. But they are important to him. So important that many years ago he made a decision to leave all that he owns to Mater.

Written by Lesley Ray Fundraising DirectorAt Mater Foundation we are often asked “how can I help people with cancer?” This month there is a flurry of pink—pink clothes, pink balloons, pink merchandise even whole streets are turning pink to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer treatment and research.

Written by Paul Reis, Director Community FundraisingGetting the attention of around 300 blokes on a remote mine site is a difficult task. Especially when the presentation topic is one that involves men’s health. Over the past year, I have spoken to more than 1400 men across 57 work sites about prostate cancer. The sessions always start out in the same way—a healthy humorous banter and general bravado, but the facts surrounding this type of cancer are startling and for the most part, not well known.

Paul Reis, Director Community Fundraising was one of the men who ‘faced their fears’ last week to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Paul reports on the scary statistics around prostate cancer, the common reasons why men don’t get tested and the loss of control men feel when it comes to Talking PC.