$1 million for Make-A-Wish Foundation
As part of the Strengthening Cancer Care initiative, the Howard Government committed $1 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help support families of children with cancer.
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22 August 2005
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As part of the Strengthening Cancer Care initiative, the Howard Government committed $1 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help support families of children with cancer.
Each year there are around 6,000 cases of cancer diagnosed in children under 15. The effect of these illnesses on children and their families can be devastating.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation expects to grant about 550 wishes in the next year and has helped more than 4300 families over the past 20 years.
Support groups for people with cancer play an important role in helping during and after treatment. Many of the improvements in cancer prevention and treatment have resulted from the work of community-based cancer organisations.
The Strengthening Cancer Care Budget initiative allocated $189.4 million over the five years to 2008-09 to ensure better coordination of the national cancer effort.
The initiative also provides more research funding for cancer care, better support for those living with cancer, strengthening for palliative care services and better support for cancer care professionals.
For more information call Mr Abbott's office on ph 02 6277 7220.
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