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Ahead of Bandanna Day last week, News Corp shone a light on Youth Ambassador Leavea's story. She spoke with journalist Georgia Palgan about what it’s really like when cancer disrupts your life at 16.  Leavea was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive bone cancer just days after her birthday. “When I got the news that I had osteosarcoma all I could think about was death. All the dreams, all the goals that I had for my life just disappeared in that second.” What followed was a decision no teenager should ever face: “It was either save my leg or save my life. I can’t do both.”  Today, Leavea is part of Canteen's youth leadership program and proudly advocates for other young Aussies facing cancer. 💚 📷 Jonathan Ng

🌏 More languages, more access, more support. Our 'Guide to Canteen' resource, which includes everything you need to know about who we are and how we help young people impacted by cancer, is now available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Dari, Filipino, Thai and Vietnamese. Plus, our 'Living with Cancer' guide continues to be available in these languages! With 5.8 million Australians speaking a language other than English at home, we’re excited to be helping more young people access vital cancer support in their own language. Share this post with someone who might find it helpful or visit our website to discover translated resources: https://lnkd.in/dCNjmjTu 

A sincere thank you from our CEO, Siona Hardy, to everyone who supported Bandanna Day last Thursday.  To the teams who wore bandannas together, the workplaces that decorated their offices, the businesses that sold boxes at the counter, and the organisations that encouraged staff to get involved - your support helped send a powerful message of solidarity, helping young people find strength, hope and life in the face of cancer. 💚💙 #BandannaDay

Did you see us on ABC Breakfast News last week? 🎥 Our incredible youth ambassador Louise stepped into the spotlight on Bandanna Day to share her story of being diagnosed with cancer at 23, and the reality of watching life move on around you while you’re stuck in treatment. Through Canteen, Louise found a community where she finally felt seen, understood and supported. Now, as a youth ambassador, she is using her voice to help other young Aussies discover that same sense of belonging. 💚 A huge thank you to everyone who bought a bandanna or donated - your support helps young people like Louise feel less alone. 💙 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Your support has been INCREDIBLE! 💚🤩 From Sydney to Perth and everywhere in between, we’ve loved seeing so many people rock their bandannas and share their stories in support of young Aussies impacted by cancer. There are still street sales happening today. You could swing by on your commute home! 🚶♀️ Find your nearest stall here: https://lnkd.in/gG9ZeeEm Missed out? You can still make an impact online. Every bandanna sold funds vital support for young people whose world has been turned upside down by cancer. https://lnkd.in/gdjBXHAr Thank you for your amazing support today! 💙 #BandannaDay #CanteenAus #CanteenAustralia

Safe to say, Australia – we’ve officially bandanna-fied the nation! 💚 From entire schools rocking their bandannas, to media personalities styling them in unique ways, medical staff raising awareness and dogs of (almost) every breed joining in…it’s been a whirlwind of support.   Every bandanna purchased helps fund our amazing team – clinicians, counsellors, youth workers, and program staff – who provide life-changing support. Every. Single. Day.   Join the fun today! Visit a street stall if you’re in a major city, or a buy a bandanna online to show your support. Link in bio.   Thank you for helping us stand with young people whose world has been turned upside down by cancer. 40 years strong! 💙
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Happy Bandanna Day! 💚 From all of us at Canteen, and the young people we support, thank you for showing your support today. Bandanna Day is all about connection: thousands of Australians coming together to show young people impacted by cancer that they’re not alone. Whether you’re wearing a bandanna, buying one at our street stalls in major cities, spreading the word, or making a donation, you’re part of something bigger and we truly appreciate your support. 🙌 Why not turn your lunch break into a moment of impact - visit your nearest street stall and grab a bandanna today!  https://lnkd.in/gG9ZeeEm

Bandanna Day is almost here - a national day to rock a bandanna and show support for young Australians impacted by cancer.   Canteen relies on kind and generous supporters for 80% of our funding, and every $7 bandanna sold helps provide life-changing support. Tomorrow, wear your bandanna proudly, decorate the office in bandanna bunting, snap a team photo, or visit one of our street stalls in major cities during your lunch break. Find your nearest location here: https://lnkd.in/gG9ZeeEm A huge shoutout to oa agency - Optimisation Australia, who never fail to go all out for Bandanna Day! 🎥   Let’s make this #BandannaDay one to remember. 💚

Last Bandanna Day, our teams had a blast connecting with communities, raising awareness, and selling bandannas to support young Australians impacted by cancer. 💚 We met thousands of generous supporters who showed up with heart and colour for our biggest fundraiser of the year - and we loved seeing Aussies from every corner of the country get behind it. This Thursday (30 Oct), Bandanna Day is back - bigger, bolder, and brighter! 💥 Our staff will be out across major cities, so stop by, say hello, and pick up a $7 bandanna to help ensure no young person faces cancer alone. See our previous post for street sale locations. #BandannaDay #CanteenAustralia

This Thursday, we’re stepping out of the office and onto the streets for #BandannaDay! 💚 Canteen staff and volunteers across the nation will be out selling bandannas to raise vital funds and awareness for young Australians impacted by cancer. Find your nearest street sales location, stop by to say hello, and show your support.