‘My Time’ reaches first milestone
JUST 10 months after the launch of her book “My Time”, local breast cancer campaigner Donna Falconer is excited to reach the first milestone – raising $10,000 from book sales which will be divided equally and donated to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and the Mcgrath Foundation.
“My Time: Through breast cancer and beyond” is Ms Falconer’s first-hand account of being diagnosed with breast cancer. She writes honestly and openly about the treatment and the challenges, and then going on to be the founder of the Pink Angels charity in 2011.
The book also features contributions from people who have been close to Ms Falconer and supported her in various ways during her journey.
More recently her journey has included the purchase of the Groovy Booby Bus and some of the adventures that has taken her on, as she continues to raise awareness and the importance of early diagnosis.
“The book project was only possible with strong support from the Rotary Clubs of Dubbo and the Dubbo RSL Club,” Ms Falconer told Dubbo Photo News, where she also continues to work as a consultant.
“The book is just $22 each with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to TARONGA Western Plains Zoo is proving to be nearly as busy as the Maternity Ward at Dubbo Base Hospital.
The latest newborns announced by the zoo include three Ring-tailed Lemur babies, from three different mothers.
The babies were all sired by Dia. Rakitra gave birth to a female on August 28, Cleo gave birth to a male on September 10, and Noa gave birth to a female on September 17.
“It is still early days but the three babies are all doing exceptionally the two charities,” she said.
Ms Falconer chose these two charities as they played a vital part of helping and supporting her when she went through breast cancer in 2009.
“If I didn’t have a wonderful BC nurse, it would have been so much tougher, and with the My Journey Kit and resources from the BCNA, it made the journey so much easier.”
Ms Falconer is the Community Liasion for BCNA and can’t speak highly enough for the resources they provide and advocacy work they do for Australians affected by breast cancer.
Her mission is to raise another $30,000 through book sales to donate equally to the charities.
“I have been humbled by the messages I have received from readers.
“I can’t thank everyone enough for buying a copy of the book and for supporting me. Thanks also to the wonderful local business that are helping sel the books,” she added.
“My Time” is available to buy from The Book Connection at 178 Macquarie St, Dubbo. well so far,” said Keeper Rachel Schildkraut. “They are exceeding all their milestones and are looking very healthy and strong.”
The Ring-tailed Lemur babies are spending most of their time in the breeding facility with their mothers until they grow in size, are able to move around confidently and become a little more independent.
The best times to see the Ringtailed Lemurs at the moment is generally mid-morning or mid-afternoon when they are out on their island with a zoo keeper.