karenl Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hi All I hope that Jana doesn't mind me posting this, but I wanted to share with you all the good work that she has been doing. Since Mum's diagnosis, but especially in the last 6 months, Jana has been lobbying our Cancer Council and the Australian Lung Foundation to do something to increase awareness for lung cancer. And basically been hitting one brick wall after another. Well, finally, she is getting somewhere. The Australian Lung Foundation have offered her a position as State Coordinator for Western Australia (a new position for the organisation)!!! It is very exciting, and will give her (and me) the opportunity to start getting some things done to raise awareness (and hopefully funding) for lung cancer. She has to meet with the directors first, and then decide whether she will have the time to devote to this, given that she is expecting her first baby in September. I just wanted you all to know how hard she has been working, and to encourage everyone to keep shaking things up - sometimes it really does pay off!! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Thanks sis! I am not as modest as you think as I put up a post about this in the Activism Forum earlier this morning. I think that alot of what has enabled Karen and me to be so confidently vocal in our attempts to improve the situation in our state (and Australia) is the passion of everyone here at lchelp. I have no doubt that without this forum I wouldn't be about to embark on this position. Of course the support of my sister is invaluable also It really is a team effort. Jana xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Congratulations. I think that breast cancer has become so curable because of how loud survivors and caregivers became. Let's all get noisey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Good for you! Good luck with the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 you "sheilas" rock.. I am so proud of you gals. Whatever moral support you need, you know that you can find it here. Best luck with these endeavors! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Cindi - we might just have to make you an honourary Aussie with lingo like that! Thanks for the support, as always. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Congratulations to Jana and Karen...and a heart felt "Thank You" to you both for all you have been doing. What special people you are. I just know your folks must be so very proud of you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Congrats, way to go! Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Thank You Jena and Karen. You girls are really special and will help make a difference. You have all the support here. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Congratulations, and thank you.! XOXOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I get to meet them next week, so hopefully they will still like me in person (they haven't met me yet!!!). Jana xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Appreciate all efforts made on behalf of LC. Thanks and go get 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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