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Leukaemia Appeal Week; 11-17 November
Monday, 10 November 2003, 10:46 am | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
Free haircuts, fluorescent hair and two-minute grocery grabs are part of Leukaemia Appeal Week 2003 (November 11 to 17). The Leukaemia and Blood Foundation (LBF) is aiming to make this year's appeal individual and exciting, and it has the support ... More >>
Leukaemia Appeal Week: New World promotion
Wednesday, 5 November 2003, 5:21 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
WHAT: The Leukaemia and Blood Foundation (LBF) has partnered with leading supermarket chain New World to raise money to support patients and families coping with leukaemia and related blood disorders during the Foundation's Appeal Week (November 11 to 17). ... More >>
Leukaemia & Blood Foundation Campaign Saves Lives
Monday, 4 November 2002, 12:58 am | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
Lives saved by the dedication and passion of brave patients in the "Save the 90" Campaign and a determined patient advocacy organisation. More >>
Make A Bald Statement
Thursday, 31 October 2002, 10:57 am | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
Help in the fight against Leukaemia and participate in 'Shave for a Cure' during Leukaemia Appeal Week 12 - 18 November 2002. Are you the adventurous type or someone who enjoys a challenge? More >>
Fish Out Your Coins For A Leukaemia Cure
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 4:22 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
Round it Up The Leukaemia and Blood Foundation is asking shoppers visiting New World supermarkets during the 12th - 17th November to 'Round Up' their grocery bill in support of its 'Coins for a Cure for Leukaemia' appeal. People can make a donation ... More >>
Make A Bald Statement - 'Shave for a Cure'
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 4:15 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
Are you the adventurous type or someone who enjoys a challenge? The Leukaemia & Blood Foundation (LBF) is looking for people to get involved in a real hair-raiser - Shave for a Cure, during Appeal Week, 12th to 18th November. Anyone can take part, all ... More >>
Five Cents Can Make A Difference
Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 9:29 am | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
That is the amount raised (in five cent coins) last year in just a few weeks. More >>
Glivec Given Go Ahead
Wednesday, 2 October 2002, 12:13 am | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
The Leukaemia and Blood Foundation is pleased that Pharmac has finally agreed to fund Glivec, the life-saving new drug, for Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) patients. More >>
Pharmac Avoids Clear-Cut Decision
Monday, 29 July 2002, 4:18 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
The Leukaemia and Blood Foundation says Pharmac is trying to avoid tackling a clear-cut decision to fund the cancer drug Glivec. More >>
5000 People Waiting On Pharmac Decision Tomorrow
Wednesday, 24 July 2002, 4:19 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
The Leukaemia and Blood Foundation says that more than 5000 New Zealanders have sent a clear message to Pharmac that they expect it to approve funding for Glivec at its board meeting tomorrow (eds: Thursday, 25 July). More >>
Image And Submission - Tunnel vision on Glivec
Thursday, 27 June 2002, 5:53 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
Leukaemia patients Rudolf Wenk, Hugo Geluk and Helen Pickering say the Government should fund cancer drug Glivec to keep them out of hospital. More >>
Tunnel vision approach to funding Glivec
Thursday, 27 June 2002, 5:36 pm | Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
The Leukaemia and Blood Foundation of New Zealand says that the Government's and Pharmac's tunnel vision means people are going to die even though a drug is available to save their lives. More >>