CANCER COUNCIL KEEN TO HONOUR YOUTH CONTRIBUTION

THIS National Youth Week ( April 10- 19), Cancer Council Queensland is celebrating the contribution young Queenslanders make to our work in cancer control.

The theme It Starts With Us recognises their initiative and potential. Each year thousands of young Queenslanders get involved in events such as Relay For Life, Daffodil Day and Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, volunteering their time and energy to support those affected by cancer.

To give back, on April 20 we will open applications for our Seize the Day Study Awards, inviting young Queenslanders who have been impacted by cancer to share in $ 50,000 towards their education.

The awards, for people aged 16 to 21, acknowledge individual courage in the fight against cancer, enabling our next generation to follow their dreams.

Grants range from $ 300 to $ 2500 and are used to assist with the cost of practical education needs, such as textbooks, stationery, fees, computer equipment, transport or other expenses incurred during postsecondary schooling.

Award recipients have typically battled to overcome cancer- related distress, disadvantage and practical

detriments, but hold great promise to go on and achieve amazing things.

Their future starts with us. And may it be cancer free. Thank you to the many thousands of young people across Queensland who support our work each day and care about those in the community impacted by cancer.

CEO Cancer Council Queensland. streets, and you hear they are building a new super stadium. When they could be feeding the miserable.

Most people think that a new super stadium would be a great idea. Think otherwise, some people beg for food and some people don’t listen and sometimes they don’t even care if there is a homeless child sitting in an ally or on the streets. Imagine the feeling of homelessness I can’t even bear it.

Year 6, Hermit Park State School