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The Canberra Cancerians Committee is renowned as being one of the most successful fundraising groups for cancer research in Australia having raised more than $1 million for the ACRF in the last six years.  In addition, the Committee enjoys a reputation of staging the most sought after and glamorous events on the Canberra social calendar, culminating in their annual Black & White Ball at the Great Hall of Parliament House. “In the past two years alone we have raised over $500,000  from our Black & White Ball, with sell out crowds of 640 and a waiting list,” says Immwediate Past President Eric Koundouris, adding that the high profile Committee and the dedicated contribution by the individual members made the group extremely successful in attracting generous sponsorship and spectacular auction prizes.

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Bridget & Carsten LarsenHooray for Hollywood!... Bollywood (scroll down) was a big act to follow but the lavish Black & White Ball at Parliament House in 2007 was Canberra's event of 2007 and set yet another fundraising record for cancer research. With new sponsor on board, The Home Loan Centre, the brilliant and creatively talented Canberra Cancerians produced one of the best events ever benefiting ACRF.  Thank you Canberra for your wonderful support. 

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Jill addresses a Committee launch for the 2006 ball Vale Jill Sunderland

Sadly Jill Sunderland lost her long and brave battle with lung cancer on May 15, 2007.  Jill was a wonderful person, and an inspiration, who throughout her illness, worked tirelessly to raise money for cancer research with the Canberra Cancerians Committee.  Jill, who leaves behind her husband Ken, six children and a new granddaughter,  will be sadly missed by the many, many people who were fortunate enough to meet her and work with her during a very generous and giving life.

lynnebriansuzieeddiemaureenCanberra welcomes Bollywood!... The Great Hall at Parliament House glittered with spectacular saris, bejewelled turbans, rich silks, glamourous jewels and the vibrant colours of India at the 2006 Black & White Raj Ball staged by the Canberra Cancerians in aid of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation...read more here or go straight to the picture gallery here

 
 What’s On

The Committee will launch the 2008 Gala Ball at a private cocktail party in May hosted generously by Karl-Werner Diefenbach at the magnificent Hyatt Hotel Canberra.

The Canberra Cancerians Committee

Darelle Carmody (Secretary), Karl-Werner Diefenbach, Justice John Faulks, Chris Faulks, Ron Forrester (Deputy President, Publicity Officer), Ondina Gregoric, Virginia Hansen, Dr Suzanne Hartley, Eric Koundouris (Imm.Past President), Roslyn Koundouris, Raynie McNee, Colette Mackay, John Mackay, Tony Magee, Coral Pedley, Michael Phelps, Peter Reeve, Lee Scott, James Service (President 2008), Michael Sinclair (Treasurer), Brian Tunks 

Sponsors & Supporters

The Canberra Cancerians Committee and the ACRF are indebted to the many sponsors and supporters who donate their time and money to help the Foundation achieve their mission.  Particularly Principal Sponsor The Home Loan Centre, Gold Sponsors ActewAGL, Colliers International Canberra, Creations Jewellers of Manuka, Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Koundouris Projects, Lovedesign Group, Michalis Holdings P/L, Southern Innovations, The Canberra Times, NAB, Silver Sponsors Brumbies Rugby, Harvey Norman Commercial, Klaus Moje & Canberra Glassworks, Magnet Mart, McDonalds Restaurants, Orient-Express Hotels Trains & Cruises, National Capital Printing / Blue Star Print Group, Jansz, National Zoo & Aquarium, Qantas, Audio Solutions and Bronze Sponsors Blackett Homes, Canberra Medical Society, Hyatt Hotels, MMM Interiors, Samuel Smith & Sons, Primespace Property Investment Limited, Supabarn Supermarkets, Independent Property Group, Canberra Sand & Gravel, Village Antiques Bungendore, Huon Management Services.

Contact Us

For more information about the Canberra Cancerians Committee please contact them on Tel: 02 6230 5999, Fax: 02 6230 5355 or by mail at PO Box 570 Civic Square ACT 2608 OR contact the ACRF on 02 9223 7833 or email info@acrf.com.au for more information.

Every dollar of every donation received goes to cancer research

To make a credit card donation over the telephone , please call 1300 884 988 from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call.