Happy GrowingWinter 2018, Living Well Magazine by Ben Mates As spring springs to life I can’t help but sense the feeling of new beginnings and renewal. The stunning new burst of swelling buds on our deciduous trees accompanied by an array of beautiful colours and flowers in our gardens marks the start to what I like … Continue reading Happy Growing

Lighter in Heart and Full of HopeSpring 2018, Living Well Magazine by Evangelia Dascarolis Cancer entered my life for the first time at the end of 2013. In the few years prior, I had been a devoted carer for my much-loved late husband and soulmate (Peter), as his condition with Parkinson’s disease worsened and health … Continue reading Lighter in Heart and Full of Hope

A Simple HealingSpring 2018, Living Well Magazine Some Living Well readers would be familiar with the long-time member of The Gawler Cancer Foundation community, Paul Kraus.  Paul attended his first cancer retreat with us 20 years ago, following a diagnosis of mesothelioma (asbestos-induced cancer) in 1997 and a grim prognosis of up to 6 months. Paul has gone … Continue reading A Simple Healing

Coming to Your Senses and Going WithinSpring 2018, Living Well Magazine by Paul Bedson Mindfulness meditation and mindful practices are often referred to as “coming to your senses.” Instead of being caught up in your head (i.e. in a cognitive world of excessive thinking), mindfulness can bring your attention down to your body (physical sensations) … Continue reading Coming to Your Senses and Going Within

Introducing our New Chief Executive OfficerSpring 2018, Living Well Magazine by Barry Money Hi, I’m Barry. It is a privilege to introduce myself as the new Chief Executive Officer of The Gawler Cancer Foundation.  We are all standing before a great turning point in 21st century medicine as more and more practitioners are espousing the benefits of … Continue reading Introducing our New Chief Executive Officer

A New Lease on LifeSpring 2018, Living Well Magazine Our donors give so much more than just money – they give people a new lease on life! Over the past 18 months, our donors have made it possible for over 100 people to participate in a cancer retreat. Here is just a sample of some … Continue reading A New Lease on Life