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Port Macquarie Base Hospital to use Hastings Cancer Trust grant to create wellness space

Photo: Great space: Port Macquarie Base Hospital nurse unit manager Emily Saul celebrating the Hastings Cancer Trust grant with staff Selina Chin, Peggy Meehan, Daniel Morrison and Hannah Williams. A ...

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute uses Hastings Cancer Trust grant for a device to test cancer patients

Photo: Welcome funds: Mid North Coast Cancer Institute lymphedema nurse specialist Heidi Hughes with mayor Peta Pinson at the grant presentation evening.

A machine that sends an electrical signal th...

Hastings Cancer Trust grant to help fund end-of-life biography program at Community Palliative Care

Photo: Trust grant: Community Palliative Care's Jo Denny, The Westport Club's Jenny Edmunds and Molly Warrener, a social work student from Charles Sturt University. A program that completes the biogra...

Hastings Cancer Trust presents 13 groups with combined $50,000 for ongoing effort

The Hastings Cancer Trust has presented 13 local groups and organisations with funding.The presentations were held on Thursday November 14, at Rydges Port Macquarie.Over $50,000 was presented to a var...

Port Macquarie Combined Probus Club invites Hastings Cancer Trust to speak at their monthly meeting.

Steve Thomas, HCT Fundraising Coordinator had a great morning speaking to the members of the Port Macquarie Combined Probus Club Inc about the Hastings Cancer Trust.Steve shared just a few stories abo...

Shaza’s Hair, Nail & Beauty Lake Cathie donate $827.60

Love days like this. Just received a call from Sharon at Shaza's Hair Nails & Beauty Lake Cathie to advise they have a donation for us of $827.60 Thank you Sharon and your fabulous team as well as...

The Camden Haven Quilters support their local community October 16, 2019

Meet the amazing ladies from the Camden Haven Quilters group who have just raised $1000 for the Hastings Cancer Trust. The fundraising is an ongoing activity for the group who have supported many wort...

Westport Women’s Bowling Club fundraiser for local cancer

The Westport Women’s Bowling Club’s Charity bowls day raised $1,500 to support the Hastings Cancer Trust. Since 2011 this event has raised $16,825 to support the Trust’s aim to enhance the qual...

THANK YOU to the CWA Bonny Hills ladies

Steve and Hazel from the Friends of Hastings Cancer Trust popped in to thank the ladies from Bonny Hills CWA who held a fundraiser in September for the Hastings Cancer Trust raising an amazing $920...

Lincoln Gardens Fashion Show September 2019

Congratulations and Thank You to the wonderful residents of Lincoln Gardens for donating $450 to the Hastings Cancer Trust. The monies were raised at a recent on-site fashion show.

Special th...

Port Macquarie Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group 16th annual mini field of women remembrance

Judith Hutchesson the Local Coordinator for Port Macquarie Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group hosted the remembrance morning tea at the Port Macquarie library on Friday 16th September 2019.The event...

Visit the MNCCI library

thanks to the generous donation from the support group No One Fights Alone the MNCCI has a free library available for patients and families visiting the centre....

Ocean Club Resort host musical video evening September 17-19

A great fundraising event at Ocean Club Resort, the annual Musical Evening. Over 3 nights attendees enjoy 2 hours of music videos of Divas and Dudes from the 70’s to today. Steve Thomas from HCT ...

Raffle winner takes home $700 prize at the Bunnings BBQ fundraiser

One lucky visitor to the Bunnings BBQ fundraiser on Saturday 14th of September enjoyed a delicious sausage sandwich and took home the $700 raffle prize. The raffle and BBQ helped to raise $1350 ...

Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust Bunnings BBQ blast

Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust and staff at the First National Real Estate office in Port Macquarie teamed up to host a Bunnings BBQ and raffle day on Saturday 14th September. It was a sunny but...

Coastline Credit Union Volunteer at Emerald Downs Golf Day

COASTLINE4COMMUNITYThe Port Macquarie team were out on the green yesterday, volunteering a combined total of 16 working hours to the Hastings Cancer Trust.

The Coastline4Community Staff Volun...

Bonny Hills CWA morning tea extravaganza

Members of the community have helped raise money for a valuable local cause at the annual Bonny Hills Country Women's Association (CWA) morning tea.Bonny Hills CWA branch member Diane Parker said the ...

Emerald Downs Golf Day raises $3400

Thanks to 70 golfers and the staff from Emerald Downs Golf Club, the Hastings Cancer Trust raised $3400 for the charity. See events page for details of the event. 9 holes of ambrose golf, a putting an...

Laurieton Riverside Markets raise $400 August 18, 2019

Hazel and Steve set up the marquee right by the water at the Riverside markets in Laurieton on Sunday morning. The raffle consisted of an Angove Family Winemakers gift pack and a mens watch donated by...

Lincoln Gardens Retirement Village Dot Painting Afternoon

The Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust had a fantastic fun day at Lincoln Gardens Retirement Village showing the residents how to dot paint.Thanks to the Social Committee we raised $456.00...

More fantastic prizes donated for the Emerald Downs Golf Day August 15th 2019

Thanks to Forty Winks, Angove Family Winemakers, Jons Family Jewellers, Harvey Norman, Big W and Anytime Fitness for these amazing prizes which will be up for grabs on Thursday 15th August at Emerald ...

Emerald Downs Golf Day supported by Port City Bowling Club

Thanks to Luke Chapman we are delighted to be able to offer our mens, womens and mixed winning teams one of these great prizes donated by the Port City Bowling Club ...

The Residents of Ocean Club Resort host another successful morning tea

Well done and thank you to the Residents of Ocean Club Resort who held their annual BBQ and Garage Sale in the grounds of the Resort. This year the Residents also held a yummy morning tea of scones an...

Celebrating 15 years support for Breast Cancer survivors and lost loved ones

Mayor Peta Pinson and Breast Cancer Support Group President Judith Hutchesson reflect in the “Mini Field Of Women” at the morning tea held on Friday 21st September 2018 to celebrate and remember t...

Jons Jewellers donate Swarovski Rose Crystal Earrings for Emerald Downs Golf Day

These beautiful earrings will be included in the raffle at the Emerald Downs Golf Day on Thursday 15th of August. Come and play, support the Trust and grab your raffle tickets for a chance to win some...

Lake Cathie Bowling & Recreational Club Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea

The LCB&RC held a fundraising afternoon tea and fashion show in May to help raise funds for the Hastings Cancer Trust. Over 80 ladies attended the event and were treated to a delicious assortment ...

Westport Market Day Saturday 11th May 2019

Is this the perfect gift for mum on mothers day?

you could win mum a $500 hamper containing a Nokia 3 mobile phone, a Sheridan Towel set and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Come along to the ...

Hastings Cancer Trust supports retreat for local Breast and Gynaecological cancer patients.

Jani Kilmurray, Cancer & Palliative Care Development manager MNCLHD/MNCC said “I would like to sincerely thank the Hastings Cancer Trust for the very generous Grant for supporting 12 local wo...

Joining the Optus & Hit FM breakfast promotion in Westport Park

The Friends from Hastings Cancer Trust were in attendance at the Optus and Triple M Mid North Coast breakfast promotion with plenty of giveaways and games to play. Proceeds from the sale of coffee and...

Lincoln Gardens Retirement Village High Tea April 2019

The residents of the Lincoln Gardens Retirement Village hosted a High Tea in order to raise funds for the Hastings Cancer Trust. Volunteers from the Trust attended the gathering and enjoyed a deliciou...

Kempsey Community Health Centre Palliative Care Oxygen Concentrator

Steve Thomas from the Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust, met with Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Vicki Hope from the Kempsey Community Health Center to see the mobile oxygen concentrator...

Emerald Downs Golf Charity Day Thursday 15th August 2019

We don’t mind if you are a seasoned expert or a hit and giggle golfer everyone is welcome to participate in our golf day to be held at the Emerald Downs Golf Club. See the events page for all the de...

Mothers Day Raffle at The Foreshore Markets May 2019

Had a great day at the Foreshore Markets selling tickets in our Mothers Day raffle. The lucky winner Jody and her daughter who were on hand to pick their prizes.Thanks to Harvey Norman for the Nokia 3...

Lake Cathie Bowling Club Fashion Show & Afternoon Tea

The Ladies of the Lake Cathie Bowling & Recreational Club hosted a fashion show with sumptuous afternoon tea. Thanks to Lakeside Fashions and Sharon from the LCBC for hosting the show....

The Friends of the Hastings Ladies Social Golf

The Friends of the HLSG have generously donated prizes for the August Golf Day at Emerald Downs. Come along and support the Hastings Cancer Trust ...

Harvey Norman Computers Port Macquarie donate 2 mobile phones

Who will be the lucky winner when we raffle of a Nokia 3 and Nokia 6 mobile phones in our upcoming raffles. Awesome prizes donated by Harvey Norman Computers...

Rhonda Burchmore chats about her upcoming Glasshouse Show March 20, 2019

Click on the link below to see the video...

Rhonda Burchmore Live at the Glasshouse 7.30pm, 20th March 2019

Read our story in The March 2019 edition of Focus Magazine....

Friends of HCT & First National host another successful Bunnings BBQ March 2019

Thanks to help from Ron Fischer and his team at First National, the Friends of the HCT hosted the BBQ at the newly opened Bunnings Port Macquarie Store.830 sausages, 83 loaves of bread, 7 litres of sa...

Annual Autumn Craft Fair

The residents of the Bellevue Gardens Retirement Village are hosting their annual craft fete at 1 Parker Street Port Macquarie inside the Retirement Village. All the products have been hand made, pain...

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Congratulations and many thanks to the staff and patrons of Port City Bowling Club who helped to raise over $3000 to support Beast Cancer treatments in our local area. The Bowling Club collected over ...

2018 Grant recipients, sponsors and fundraisers come together to celebrate

Grants recipients were presented certificates by many of the sponsors and community groups who had helped to raise funds for the Trust during 2018. It was a fantastic opportunity to hear how the monie...

Lake Cathie Medical Centre Pharmacy hosts morning tea for Breast Cancer month

The staff at the Lake Cathie Medical Centre Pharmacy raised an amazing $719.65 hosting a Morning Tea for Breast Cancer Awareness during October....

Shaza’s Hair, Nail & Beauty of Lake Cathie fundraises for the Hastings Cancer Trust

Shaza’s Hair, Nail & Beauty raise an amazing $829.60 during Breast Cancer awareness month of October thanks to an in store raffle and the donation of tips received....

Bellevue Gardens annual Christmas Craft Fair 23/24 November

Bellevue Gardens Retirement Village is hosting a Christmas Fair Friday and Saturday 23/24th of November.There will be hand made crafts, cakes, cards, raffle and lots more on sale. All proceeds donated...

Ocean Club Resort Residents hit the musical heights.

The Residents of the Ocean Club Resort hosted another amazing music video show over 4 nights. The event was all about Australian artists over the decades. It was easy to sing along to so many Aussie c...

John Oxley Motors donates BBQ proceeds to Hastings Cancer Trust

John Oxley Motors hosted a massive weekend SUV sale and invited the Hastings Cancer Trust volunteers to cook the BBQ. Delicious egg & bacon or sausage & onion sandwiches were cooked fresh for ...

Lincoln Gardens Breast Cancer Breakfast

Volunteers from the Hastings Cancer Trust were invited to be the servers at Lincoln Gardens annual Breast Cancer Breakfast. All monies raised from the event including a raffle a total of $355.00 were ...

Kew Country Club Bowls Afternoon 17 November 2018

Come and join the fun while supporting the Hastings Cancer Trust at Kew Country Club Saturday 17th November between 1pm and 3.30pm. Bookings essential 65594203 only $15 per person....

The Residents of Ocean Club Resort Fundraising Fashion Show

Saturday 22nd of September 2018. Ocean Club Resort know how to put the fun in fundraising. Entertainment from The Z-Chords, awesome raffle prizes and lots of lucky door prizes plus a fashion show by L...

Kew Country Club Supports Hastings Cancer Trust

Come along and help support the Hastings Cancer Trust on Wednesday 17th starting at 1pm with a sausage sizzle and a one day raffle. Play 9 holes of golf on the beautiful grounds of the Kew Country Clu...

Ocean Club Resort Fundraise Again

Ocean Club Resort is hosting a fundraiser for the HCT. Come along to a fun afternoon tea with fashion parade, raffle and lucky door prizes....

Mini Field of Women

Port Macquarie Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group host a mini field of women at the Port Macquarie library 21st September 2018...

CWA Port Macquarie Evening Branch

Thank you to the wonderful ladies at CWA Port Macquarie Evening Branch for supporting the HCT with your fundraising activities. Patricia, Lynne, Fay and Gay from CWA with Hazel and Steve from HCT. Gre...

Not just a Tea & Scones!

Come along and help support the ladies at Bonny Hills CWA who are hosting a morning tea with all proceeds benefiting the Hastings Cancer Trust ...

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser August 2018

Thank you to all the tremendous people who supported the Hastings Cancer Trust today at Bunnings Port Macquarie.Massive thanks to the volunteers from the Friends of HCT and First National Port Macquar...

Hastings Cancer Trust Grant Applications open 6th August 2018

Applications for a Hastings Cancer Trust Grant can be submitted by, or on behalf of, anyone involved in the management of cancer, or community organisations that support cancer patients, cancer surviv...

A Glimmer Success

A wonderful night was had by all. 250 guests and many wonderful local sponsors helped to raise over $50,000 for the Hastings Cancer Trust at the 2018 Winter Glimmer Ball at Sails Port Macquarie Cape B...

Thank You Angove Family Winemakers

We caught up with Chris Kirkman from Angove Family Winemakers after the Winter Glimmer Ball to present him with his Silver Sponsors Certificate. Chris provided the complimentary champagne on arrival a...

Lincoln Gardens Fundraising Champion

Thank you to Gloria Jones from The Lincoln Gardens Retirement Village for her amazing fundraising work in raising $600 for local cancer needs. Gloria is on the Social Committee and actively involved i...

Base Hospital Emergency Department purchases palliative care chairs

Dr David Thomson from the Base Hospital Emergency Department shows Fundraising Coordinators Steve Thomas and Hazel Kirby the 2 new reclining chairs recently purchased with a grant provided by the Hast...

Bellevue Gardens Fashion Show and Biggest Afternoon Tea

The residents at Bellevue Gardens hosted a fashion show and afternoon tea fundraiser for the Hastings Cancer Trust.Guests were treated to a fun catwalk show by a number of the ladies from the Village ...

Ocean Club Resort BBQ and Garage Sale

The annual Ocean Club Resort Garage Sale and BBQ Fundraiser was on again. The weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the local volunteer Social Community. ...

The Winter Glimmer Ball will help enhance the quality of cancer care in the Hastings Macleay region.

Leah Burton from Phyx You Physiotherapy, Jamie Marjoribanks from the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute and University of Newcastle, sports physiotherapist Mel Turner, Hastings Cancer Trust chair Dr Ste...

Lake Cathie Ladies Bowling Club

Thank you to the lovely ladies at The Lake Cathie Bowling & Recreation Club Limited for their amazing efforts in raising $2080 at their Biggest Afternoon Tea Fundraiser. Congratulations Dorothy Ly...

Ocean Club Resort Lake Cathie Musical Fundraiser

Putting the FUN in Fundraising. Thanks to the combined efforts of the residents and management at Ocean Club Resort Lake Cathie, the OCR Music Team over 4 nights raised $1300 for the Charity. All of w...

Excercise program specifically for cancer patients

Leah from Phyxyou physiotherapy and rehabilitation has been working closely with fellow Physiotherapist Mel Turner and Jamie Marjoribanks, Associate Lecturer (Radiation Therapy), Uni of Newcastle’s ...

Biggest Afternoon Tea Fundraising Invitation

Support the Hastings Cancer Trust by having a cup of tea and joining the fun at Bellevue Gardens 7th June 2018 from 2pm. A scrumptious selection of cakes and treats will be available along with a fash...

Focus Magazine May Edition

Focus Magazine chats to Fundraising Coordinator Steve Thomas about the upcoming Winter Glimmer Ball at The Cape Ballroom Sails Resort by Rydges...

On the air waves at 2 Way FM Community Radio host Beverly

Chatting to Beverly at Wauchope Community Radio about the upcoming Winger Glimmer Ball Charity Fundraiser for the Trust. Thanks for the support and helping to spread the word....

Port City Bowling Club Fundraise - Bowls For Brains

Thanks to the awesome team at Port City Bowling Club Allysha, Russell, Phil and Claudia (taking the photo) for running Bowls for Brains Cancer Event and the continued support of the Hastings Cancer Tr...

Create Your Very Own Fundraising Event

Have you ever thought about fundraising for the Hastings Cancer Trust as part of your next sporting challenge? Why not create your very own online fundraising event.

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Magnetic Lapel Pin $5 each.

Show your support for the Hastings Cancer Trust by buying a lapel pin. Proceeds from the sale of the pins goes directly to the HCT to help fund more local projects. Pins will be for sale at the Glimme...

The HCT Winter Glimmer Ball

Save the date!

23rd June 2018

Join us at the newly refurbished purpose built Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges Ball Room. Tickets $130pp, tables of 10.

Only 250 tickets availab...

Bellevue Gardens Autumn Craft Fair

Come along to the Bellevue Gardens Retirement Village 4-5 May. Home made cakes and jams, crafts, jewellery, greeting cards and lots more for sale. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Ha...

Bowls for Brains Fundraiser

Bowls for Brains was a fundraiser initiative by Port City Bowling Club. Funds from the event will go towards treatments that support Brain Cancer ...

Rotary Lodge New 12 Bed extension

Members of the Friends of the HCT attended the opening of the new 12 room extension of Rotary Lodge. The sofas in each room were 50% funded through the HCT annual grants program....

Bowls for Boobs Fundraiser

Bowls for Boobs was a fundraising initiative by the Port City Bowling Club. Thanks to Katy-Lee for her tremendous support of the Trust....

Opening of Rotary Lodge new 12 room extension.

Paula from Rotary Lodge and Steve from HCT test out the new sofas which were 50% funded through the 2017 HCT grants program. ...

Marina Prior in concert at the Glasshouse for the Hastings Cancer Trust

Come and join us for the Trust's major fundraising event of the year with all profits to be returned to the community through the 2017 HCT Grants.

This year the Fr...

Celebration of "Our Stories" at Laurieton Library

Celebrations were the order of the day at Laurieton Library last Wednesday (May 31st) when the"Our Stories" Project story collection was officially presented to the Library.

Project Coordin...

Field of Women

Port Macquarie-Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group hosted a “Mini Field of Women” lunch for Breast Cancer Network Australia. Held adjacent to the MNCCI, the 100 Pink Ladie...

Bowls Raises Funds for The Hastings Cancer Trust

Over 120 people braved the wet and wild conditions to raise money for local breast cancer charities in Port City’s, Bowls for Boobs, 24-hour bowls event, on October 13.T...

Rock & Roll for Cancer

Congratulations and thanks to the Port Macquarie Panthers Rock & Roll Dance Club who presented their 3rd Retro Fest Rock’n’Roll Festival at Panthers from 24-26th August...

Krissa Wilkinson

Like so many of us, Krissa Wilkinson would bask in the summer sun in her youth, in search of a golden tan. Years later she discovered there was a price to pay for her carefree, 1970s sun-loving l...