Donate now towards a cancer free future

Will you make an urgent tax-deductible gift today to help support Tasmanians dealing with the most challenging time of their lives? The need is greater than ever before.

It’s no secret that the cost-of-living crisis has affected us all in some way but imagine adding the stress of a cancer diagnosis to an already stressed household. Can you imagine having to stop work with no income, when you are weeks or months into treatment and feeling isolated, scared and like no one understands?

Until you are faced with the real-life financial and practical impact of cancer, it is so hard to understand the affect it has. Can you imagine the pressure and feeling of despair not being able to pay the rent and be faced with the very real possibility of being homeless at such a vulnerable time.

MEET JOHN*
John is a loving husband and father of three kids. John’s wife has cancer and is no longer able to work while she undergoes months of life-saving treatment. Together they’ve struggled to pay their bills and put basic food on the table. Through Cancer Council Tasmania’s Financial Assistance Scheme, John has been able to ease this dire situation for his family.

MEET MAGGIE*
As a single mum living in regional Tasmania, Maggie has faced the stressful task of finding a way to transport her young son to his cancer treatments without a car. Luckily, through Cancer Council Tasmania’s transport2treatment service, her son has been able to get to all his vital appointments.

Right now, across our state there are more than 22,000 Tasmanians living with a current or past cancer diagnosis. Every day, around 10 Tasmanians hear the toughest news of their own cancer diagnosis – that’s 10 today, 10 yesterday and 10 tomorrow.

Every day at Cancer Council Tasmania we meet people just like Maggie, John and their families, dealing with the shock and confusion of a cancer diagnosis … dealing with the impact of their diagnosis on their children or partner … deeply worried about their long-term wellbeing and the loss of their financial security.

Every day we work hard to provide a warm, welcoming, non-clinical and non-judgmental environment for Tasmanians navigating the most challenging time of their lives. Understanding of medical terminology and treatment options, and providing holistic wellbeing and supportive care, is at the heart of what Cancer Council Tasmania offers to Tasmanians.

All our services are provided to Tasmanians impacted by cancer at no cost. We can only continue to do this with your help – because we are more than 85% funded by the Tasmanian community.

Can we count on you this tax-time? Will you be there for us so we can continue to support the people you know impacted by cancer?

This could not be more important, please help us continue to deliver our life-changing services across the state with a tax-deductible gift of $40, $70 or a special gift of $100 today.

From those who turn to us for support, thank you for your life-changing generosity.

Maximise your tax deduction by donating before 30 June 2024!

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provides a psychosocial support session with our supportive care staff, like those accessed by Dave during his treatment to help him manage the emotional impacts of cancer.