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Subscriber only A flock of flamingoes had roosted on the front yards of Marian homes but if residents wanted them gone, they had to pay up. Known as flocking, Mackay and Pioneer Valley Relay for Life co-chair Lauren Lord explained it was a fun fundraiser for the Cancer Council Queensland a few years back. But if you thought pesky pink birds were wacky, Ms Lord said there was also a drive in Mackay where you could pay to have a toilet installed on your mate s front lawn, an effort raising $7000.
Mackay resident Lauren Lord chats about joining Cancer Council QLD:
Premium Content A new study has revealed that many Queenslanders over-estimate their sun safety knowledge. Cancer Council Queensland s most recent Everyday Health Survey found 44 per cent of people who rated their knowledge as excellent had been sunburnt in the past year. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Chris McMillan said considering the state s high rates of skin cancer, there was a strong need to re-educate and generate awareness about sun safety. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Queensland with 4,180 people diagnosed with melanoma and over 360,000 non-melanoma skin cancers treated each year, she said. This survey makes it clear that more needs to be done to ensure Queenslanders know about sun protection, so they begin taking action to properly protect themselves.
holds the title as the skin cancer capital of the world.
Cancer Council Queensland’s most recent Everyday Health Survey explored how
Queenslanders keep safe from the sun.
This research identified that though one in four people think their knowledge of sun safety is excellent, most fall short when put to the test.
Alarmingly, 44 per cent of participants who rated their knowledge as excellent had been sunburnt in the last year.
Considering the state’s high rates of skin cancer, there is a strong need to re-educate and generate awareness when it comes to sun safety.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Queensland with 4180 people diagnosed
Sunshine State in grip of unlikely health crisis Queensland is facing an unexpected health crisis as confusion grows over healthy levels of exposure to the sun.
Health by Jackie Sinnerton
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Subscriber only Queensland is facing a new unexpected health crisis with a rising number of Queenslanders forced to take vitamin D supplements because they are not getting enough exposure to the sun despite living in the Sunshine State. Doctors say the rise in the number of people without enough vitamin D can be linked to more people being fearful of the sun , avoiding its rays at all costs, and covering head to toe to avoid skin cancer.
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It’s the fundraiser born from one woman’s personal loss that has now raised more than $33,000.
The Rocky Raiser was initiated by Debbie Dark, who lost her father Tim Busk to lung cancer in June 2016.
She was inspired to give back to others after the incredible support that she and her family received during their emotional journey.
Debbie is the Rockhampton and District Motocross Club’s race secretary and devised the fundraiser that is held each year at the club’s headquarters, Six Mile Raceway.
The first edition in 2016 raised $3322 for Cancer Council Queensland; the most recent, in November this year, attracted 165 riders and the total raised for Aussie Hands and Free 3D Hands topped $10,000.