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Every little bit

helps to take us

a step closer to

cancer free world

By the age of 85 one in two Australians will have been diagnosed
with cancer – Australian Institute of health and Welfare (AIHW).
It’s a sobering statistic, and one which means that in our lifetime
we will all be touched by cancer. Whether personally, or through
loved ones – no one is immune.
Malcolm Edwards is well aware of his statistic. He was diagnosed Malcolm Edwards says “I am not scientist, but this
with two carcinoid tumours in 2007. Following treatment that is something I can contribute”
included successful removal of one of the tumours and reducing
the other, Malcolm’s doctor told him, “he can’t cure me, but he
can control it, and that’s the best news you can ever have”. Cancer Council NSW believe that we can and will beat cancer.
There are things that we can all do every day to help make this
When Malcolm updated his Will to include a gift to Cancer happen.
Council NSW many years ago, he did so thinking of his children
and grandchildren. Malcolm’s gift will help fund vital research, support and prevention

“We joke about the small portion of inheritance they’re losing, programs that make a real difference in reducing cancer and
improving outcomes for patients facing the disease.
but it’s really a gift to them. I’m not a wealthy man by any means,
but I know every little bit helps to take us a step closer to a “I am leaving money to Cancer Council NSW when I die.
cancer free world and that’s something powerful to leave behind Cancer does terrible things to people. I’m no scientist, but this is
for your kids,” Malcolm said. something I can contribute,” Malcolm said.

Now, Malcolm’s gift means so much more to him following his Leaving a gift can mean a world of difference to researchers
own cancer diagnosis of two carcinoid tumours in 2007. working towards a future free

Most recently Malcolm’s wife of 50 years, Robin, has also faced from cancer. If you would like
to leave a gift in your will or
her own battle with cancer when she was diagnosed with breast find out more, please email the
cancer in 2012. Bequests Team at bequests@

Malcolm hopes that by leaving a gift to Cancer Council NSW in nswcc.org.au or contact us on
his Will, his children and grandchildren will be protected for the (02) 9334 1479.
future.

for a cancer-free future

“It is really When Malcolm updated his will to include a gift to Cancer Council

a gift for my NSW he was thinking of his children and grandchildren. He sees it
as a gift that protects the people he loves the most.
chiLdren.”
Help create a cancer-free future to protect those you love.
Malcolm

n Yes I’d like to receive a copy of “Your guide to including a gift in your will”
n Please send me a FREE will planning kit for creating or updating my will.
Fill in the coupon and send to
(no stamp required): Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other Address
Cancer Council Bequests, Name
Reply Paid 572, Phone
Kings Cross NSW 1340 Email State Postcode

Visit cancercouncil.com.au/bequests or call for a confidential conversation with our Bequest Manager on 02 9334 1479

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