Strength in community: OEEGA NSW’s annual push to defeat childhood cancer

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The New South Wales branch of the Organisation of Hellene and Hellene-Cypriot Women of Australia (OEEGA NSW) will be holding their annual Radiothon on Wednesday, November 6 to raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute in Sydney.

From 10am to 8pm on Wednesday, people must tune into 2MM Radio Station to take part in the Radiothon. They will have the opportunity to hear the incredible progress being made in childhood cancer research at the Institute by Professor Maria Kavallaris and Dr Maria Tsoli.

Along with these stories, listeners will be able to tune in and hear personal stories from families impacted by childhood cancer.

OEEGA NSW

OEEGA NSW is a not-for-profit organisation consisting of Greek and Cypriot Australian women and mothers who have dedicated themselves to supporting medical researchers in eliminating childhood cancer.

Since 2007, OEEGA NSW has raised over $440,000 for the Children’s Cancer Institute in Sydney, which has gone towards purchasing vital equipment for specialised scientific research.

If you would like to make a donation, you can do so in two main ways:

  • Branch or Direct Deposit to: Account name: OEEGA Childrens Fund; BSB: 062 199; Account No: 1086 4859.
  • On the day at the 2MM Radio station either in person or by calling (02) 9558 0622.

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