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Jun 20, 2023

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Consider making a donation to cancer research this tax time

Chris Tanti, Queensland

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Concerning research from the Leukaemia Foundation reveals the majority (80 per cent) of blood cancer patients needing to relocate for treatment would be forced to exhaust their savings to fund accommodation close to treatment.

The Leukaemia Foundation’s support is crucial for these individuals, providing free-of-charge accommodation centres and support to alleviate some of the financial burden.

With a devastating shortfall in donations, the Leukaemia Foundation has launched an urgent appeal in order to continue to provide a place to stay for these patients and their loved ones.

More than 19,000 Australians will experience the pain of a blood cancer diagnosis this year alone – and that number is set to nearly double by 2035, meaning the demand for these services will continue to grow.

Without the generosity of everyday Australians, we risk being unable to continue offering this vital support.

This June, Leukaemia Foundation is urgently appealing to the generosity of the Australian community and inviting individuals, families, and businesses to lend their support by making a tax-deductible gift in time for the end of the financial year.

Please donate online at www.leukaemia.org.au/make-a-donation/donate/ or call 1800 620 420