Community Stories

In the face of a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis, Jackie is making every day count in her fight for awareness and lifesaving treatments through her Longest Table event. 

Faced with a scary prostate cancer diagnosis, Kym and Leanne Krause found comfort in Under Our Roof accommodation for regional cancer patients.

New research aims to find better treatments for childhood cancers like neuroblastoma and help reduce long-term side effects.

Jess Halkett has faced gruelling treatment for brain cancer but through it all, Art Therapy has made an impact.

When she suffered a stroke while home alone, Marilyn Jackson thought she would be left with debilitating side effects. Thanks to medical advancements, she made a remarkable recovery!

Margaret Jarrett has been using light therapy for the past three years to treat her Parkinson’s symptoms, helping her regain her sense of smell, improve her gait, gut health and overall wellbeing.

Charlie got the shock of his life when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago. He is still fighting to this day, never sure whether his medication will lose effectiveness or if the cancer will come back. Now, new research could change that!

For Adela, living well always meant having children. The thought of kidney disease getting in the way of that left her distressed and heartbroken. Thanks to ground-breaking research, Adela and her husband Shah were able to welcome baby Amir!

Breast cancer survivor Michelle has made it her mission to help protect other women from this disease.

It was Donna’s mission to bring joy through her miniature therapy horses. Our generous supporters helped ensure they can continue bringing smiles to the faces of people who need it most.

After 30 years in the Navy, Curtis had a real fear of not being understood in the civilian world. Programs delivered through MESHA helped him to understand how valuable his skills could be in the civilian world.

Having always been health conscious and active, Danny was shocked when he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2018. Thanks to his doctors and research, Danny is enjoying his life with his wife Sandy, and their sons and grandkids.

When Beth was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, she didn’t want her kids to worry. Thanks to research, Beth is still enjoying life with her family.

Laurel Palliative Care Foundation’s Art Therapy program helped Uta, Julia and Luca to heal from their grief.

The impact of quality palliative care on patients and their families is clear in this heartfelt letter written to the staff at Laurel Hospice from cancer patient Jenna.

Having support from the Parkinson’s SA Wellbeing Team was vital for Kate following her diagnosis.

The creation of a long-lasting legacy for Bob’s family.

When Michelle was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at only 36 years old, she was terrified of leaving behind her 4-year-old son, Nate. Thankfully, Michelle won her fight and is still enjoying time with her family.

Assistance dog Sophie helps Trevor with his Post-Traumatic Stress.

Revolutionary stroke trial at the Royal Adelaide Hospital is saving lives!

Tim Lamming’s life was turned upside down after he was diagnosed with the heart condition, MINOCA.