At Cancer Wellness Support, one of our key strategic projects is to become the lead local agency for lymphoedema management. 

Lymphoedema is a lifelong and often debilitating condition that affects at least 20% of people living with breast, gynaecological, melanoma and prostate cancers. While there is no cure, effective treatment can make a significant difference, yet the high cost often puts it out of reach for many.

This is why the incredible support from Tour de Cure has been life-changing. Dedicated to curing cancer and saving lives, Tour de Cure not only funds groundbreaking research but also invests in practical, community-based support.

Joscelyn (Jos) Kevan, Grants Coordinator at Tour de Cure, shares: “For our local grants, it has to hit the community and have impact on the ground. It’s not just about research, but about providing meaningful support, care and compassion. We want to fund and support as many people living with cancer as possible.”

After researching Cancer Wellness Support, Jos saw the clear impact we are having across the Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury. 

Over the years, Tour de Cure has donated an incredible $60,000 to strengthen our lymphoedema services, including:

• $23,000 for specialised equipment, including the LymphaTouch, to improve care and treatment outcomes. 
• $10,000 to expand lymphoedema care in partnership with Mt Wilga Rehabilitation Hospital, enabling our clients (and especially those without private health cover) to access physiotherapy-style support.

Jos says she gets enormous joy from managing local grants, knowing the huge difference it makes for people in our local community.

Thanks to Tour de Cure, we are one step closer to our vision of becoming a leading provider of affordable, accessible lymphoedema care for our community.