So where does your money go?

Cancer Council NSW is 96% community funded so without your support our vital research, prevention, and support services simply could not continue to run. Visit Cancer Council NSW's website to;

• Get Informed about all types of cancer;
  
  
• Get Support for cancer patients, their family and friends;
  
  
• Learn ways to Reduce your Risk of getting cancer.
  
  
• Read about our world-class Research

Here is a short snapshot of some ways Cancer Council NSW works to defeat cancer:

• Our total research expenditure for 2010/11 was more than $16 million. We committed $8.5 million to new external research, comprising 18 Project Grants and 3 Strategic Research Partnership Grants.
  
  
• The experienced oncology nurses on our Helpline respond to over 16,000 calls each year seeking information about cancer, its treatment and effects.
  
  
• We provide around 244,000 Understanding Cancer booklets on 40 different topics to hospitals, treatment centres, libraries and cancer patients and their families annually.
  
  
• More than 10 per cent of adults in NSW participate in our population-based research projects, providing information about their lifestyle and needs.
  
  
• We work with community organisations and transport providers, providing funding for free daily shuttle services between home and the nearest treatment centre for patients and carers. Last year, we funded more than 700,000 patient transport kilometres, including in regional areas of NSW.
  
  
• More than 560 people in NSW are now trained as advocates. Last year, advocates made 138 face-to-face and 598 written submissions to parliamentarians regarding cancer control issues.
  
  
• Our Cancer Council Connect service put more than 500 cancer patients in touch with trained volunteers who have had a similar cancer diagnosis and treatment.
  
  
• More than 700 childcare services in the state have qualified as Cancer Council SunSmart. This program supports childcare services to develop and implement a sun protection policy that reduces children's exposure to UV radiation and reduces the risk of skin cancer.

Click here for our full Annual Report and you will read examples of how our research and support are addressing the more lethal cancers (such as brain cancer and pancreatic cancer); connecting with people in migrant, disadvantaged or Aboriginal communities who face particular challenges; and tackling areas of real unmet need in cancer support and prevention.