Roy Unny

I will walk with my lantern because...

Did you know lung cancer is Australia’s biggest cancer killer? Research offers hope and your support helps keep hope alive for the 15,122 new Australians living with lung cancer.

This disease is increasingly common among non-smokers such as Charmaine.  (You can read more here: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250605-the-mystery-rise-of-lung-cancer-in-non-smokers)

Charmaine was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 years ago even though she had never smoked in my life. She had surgery to remove the tumour, chemotherapy because it was also detected in a lymph node and she is now on a clinical trial with great doctors and nurses to help prevent the recurrence.  Although her cancer was a rare and aggressive kind, she has almost beaten the odds of a 50% chance of recurrence in two years. She is one of the lucky ones to have been provided 2 great years of time to spend with her family and friends.  This time is because of the great care and support provided by the doctors, nurses, family and friends as well as the money donated to research.  Last year, your donations to her team amounted to $7,000+ which helped shine a light on lung cancer and fund ground breaking research to help people like her

Every year, the Shine a Light campaign raises funds to brighten the future for Australians living with lung cancer. With your support, Lung Foundation Australia provides seed funding for the best and brightest researchers to undertake projects that support discoveries towards the prevention, management and cure of lung cancer. Scientific breakthroughs can take years to accomplish but every dollar makes a difference to the lives of people impacted by lung cancer. Alongside research, practical support is just as critical, so we empower people living with lung cancer to make informed choices about treatment and management, through Lung Foundation Australia's Lung Cancer Support Nurse service.

Where there is light, there is hope. Every dollar builds a brighter future for Australians diagnosed with lung cancer.

Join me in fundraising, donate or join a community walk today. You will make a difference.