FOR nearly two decades, TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) has championed Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA) through fundraising and awareness efforts.
Last week, OCA's acting CEO Christine Dixon accepted a $434,000 cheque from the network, the result of a year-long fundraising campaign.
TerryWhite Chemmart's network put in a lot of effort to organise auctions, morning teas, raffles, treks, swims, and sell OCA merchandise to support its primary charity partner.
In the past two years, TWC has expanded the campaign to include 25 suppliers with over 170 products, donating 50 cents from each sale.
Executive General Manager Nick Munroe praised the collective effort saying, "it's incredible that our entire network - pharmacy, customers, and suppliers - has contributed to raising such an impressive amount for Ovarian Cancer Australia".
OCA's Dixon expressed her gratitude saying, "TerryWhite Chemmart's commitment inspires us, and brings hope".
"Their $434,000 contribution significantly enhances our ability to ensure no one affected by ovarian cancer walks alone," said Dixon.
Ovarian cancer, the deadliest cancer for women, has a five-year survival rate of 49% with no early detection test.
Pictured: Dan Hillier, Head of Network Capability and Communications (TWC); Bridget Bradhurst, Acting Chief National Ovarian Cancer Advocacy and Support Services (OCA); Dixon; and Munroe with the cheque. JG
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