From cancer to a half marathon
Article by Shepparton News journalist Bree Harding From cancer to half marathon Mick Murray says while it might be a cliched thing to say, after being given a two to three per cent chance of surviving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, “you really do value every day”. In 2019, high blood pressure prompted the father of […]
Giving back for cancer care
Giving back for cancer care Article by Shepparton News journalist Bree Harding It’s the small things which are often overlooked that can mean so much to someone whose health has taken a hit. Kaarimba’s Tonietta Mackin had walked past GV Health’s oncology department many a time, never noticing the absence of a seat out the […]
Ian’s cancer battle highlights importance of local treatment
Ian’s cancer battle highlights importance of local treatment by Shepparton News journalist Bree Harding Ian Waddell’s first 12 months of retirement didn’t look how he’d imagined they might before he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Instead, they were marred by doctors’ visits, appointments with specialists, tests, procedures and treatment. But, the Shepparton resident saw being […]
New heights for cancer care appeal
As momentum builds for GV Health Foundation’s $5 million fundraising appeal, another local sporting club has snapped up the opportunity to donate a chunk of cash from what they hope will be a thrilling display for the public this weekend. Shepparton Lady Gators’ talent, including local legends and imports from the United States, Taiwan and […]
Running for Cancer Care
GV Health Foundation is excited to announce a charity partnership with the Campbell’s Shepparton Running Festival, joining forces with one of the region’s longest-running community events to support the I Care for Cancer @ GV Health appeal. Established in 1998, the Shepparton Running Festival brings together runners, volunteers, families and supporters in a celebration of […]
Travel added to exhaustion
Travel added to exhaustion Article by Shepparton News journalist Bree Harding If Julie McDonald had missed her routine mammogram in August 2018, she might not be alive today. She had suspected something was amiss in her breast tissue a couple of months earlier when her cat had walked across her chest, triggering a painful response, […]
Local cancer care helps mum balance treatment, work and family
Local cancer care helps mum balance treatment, work and family by Shepparton News journalist, Bree Harding When Sarah Clarke was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2025, after finding a golf ball-sized lump in her left breast while showering the month before, cancer treatment became a part of her everyday life. Further scans showed the […]
Providing Comfort When It’s Needed Most
A new GV Health initiative, Hope for Little Hearts, is helping ensure children receive comfort, care and a sense of belonging during some of life’s most challenging moments. Thanks to the support of GV Health Foundation and the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Donna Greyling with the help of ED nurse Rachel Salter has […]
Generous donation transforms patient care
Generous donation transforms patient care Late last month the GV Health Extended Care Auxiliary committee made a generous donation of $17,000 for a new exercise bike for the Mary Coram Unit at GV Health. The Mary Coram Unit is a combined inpatient rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation and management and palliative care unit. With an exercise bike […]
Valentines fundraiser for nursing scholarships
It was love at first bite at this year’s Valentine’s Light Lunch. The much-loved annual fundraiser, hosted by Soroptimist International of Shepparton, drew 168 guests to The Woolshed at Emerald Bank in Kialla on Sunday, February 15, for an afternoon of cuisine, community connection, and entertainment as captivating as Cupid’s arrow. Attendees were treated to […]