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MARKETPLACE LIFESTYLE J oy Nash lives near the water in Newcastle area. She has always loved open spaces and having a gorgeous garden, and she lived with her husband, Peter, on a farm for many years. Joy met Peter at a local school dance when she was just 16 years old. They married, and had two beautiful daughters, Kerry and Libby. Peter was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at just 51 years of age. Pancreatic cancer can be aggressive and diffi cult to treat, as it rarely shows symptoms in the early stages. Peter was able to walk his daughter Kerry down the aisle but he passed away 10 months after diagnosis. Sadly, Libby had to accept that her father did not make it for her wedding day. It has been a tough road for the family, but their true spirit and dedication to help others is inspiring. After Peter passed away, the family became very actively involved in fundraising for, and increasing awareness of, the The power of philanthropy Turning loss into something positive cancer cause: participating in their local Cancer Council Relay For Life and completing several impressive treks. They have not stopped there and hoping to do more fundraising activities in the near future. Joy has also kindly included a gift to Cancer Council in her will. Cancer Council is committed to funding world-class research on pancreatic cancer. The goal of this research is to understand the causes of this cancer, as well as discover ways to tackle its diagnosis and treatment in order to improve therapies and survival rates. In the last fi ve years alone, Cancer Council NSW has contributed more than $5.2 million to this area, and supported several important research projects led by prominent experts. Much of this investment is made possible by fundraising such as that carried out by the Nash family – and by gifts bestowed in wills from generous people like Joy. "I would recommend fundraising to anyone; it helped with the healing, because it was so rewarding and fulfi lling," says Joy. "But fi nd what suits you. There are so many ways to help and give back, even through volunteering and advocacy. This is why people should also consider a gift in their will, as it helps you turn the loss of a loved one into something positive." To register or look for your local Relay For Life, visit www.relayforlife.com.au Leave a gift in your will to Cancer Council. Including a bequest to Cancer Council in your will is not an alternative to looking after your loved ones, it's a part of it. Your contribution will fund vital research to help us beat cancer. Call us today to receive more information and the correct wording to use in your will. Your bequest – more than a gift, it's hope for the future. Visit cancer.org.au/bequests or call for a private chat with our Bequest Manager on 13 11 20 Give a lifetime of hope. Send to (no stamp required): Cancer Council Bequests, PO Box 572 Kings Cross NSW 1340 Please send me a FREE will planning kit for creating or updating my will. Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other Name __________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ State Postcode ______________________ __________________________ Fill in the coupon today and find out how your will can help beat cancer. lifebeginsat.com.au Winter 2017 46

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