Canteen - National Bandanna Day Is On This Friday, 30 October 2009

National Bandanna Day is on this Friday, 30 October 2009

Australia, 28 October 2009 Friday 30th October is National Bandanna Day (www.bandannaday.com.au) and

CanTeen is calling on all Australians to buy and wear a bandanna on the day. $3 bandannas will be available from street stalls across Australia. Wearing your bandanna is a powerful gesture that shows young people living with cancer that you care and they are not alone.

Cancer Affects Everyone

Everyone is touched by cancer. Research shows that:
* One in 100 young Australians will get cancer before the age of 30
* One in 10 young Australians have a parent who has been diagnosed with cancer
* One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime

Spokesperson

*Claire Treadgold, National Programs Manager and is available for radio interviews. Claire can discuss how the money raised from National Bandanna Day goes towards camps, programs and services that she oversees.

These services are designed to bring young people living with cancer together in a safe and supportive environment. In this environment, CanTeen Members learn about the emotional, physical and practical issues of cancer and how to deal with it in their lives.

* Please note - a local spokesperson can also be organized (if appropriate).

To arrange an interview with Claire Treadgold, please contact:
Veronica Colvin
CanTeen the Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer
Phone: 02 8296 6305 Mb: 041 444 7022
Email: [email protected] Web: www.canteen.org.au

To support National Bandanna Day, visit www.bandannaday.com.au or call 1800 226 833.

SOURCE: CanTeen