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20 CAMPAIGN CATCH-UP OVARIES: TALK ABOUT THEM AGAIN Women’s fashion designer label Camilla and Marc, in partnership with Associate Professor Caroline Ford at the Gynaecological Cancer Research Group, UNSW Sydney, launched the 2021 version of the ‘Ovaries. Talk About Them’ campaign last month. Creative Director Camilla Freeman-Topper and CEO Marc Freeman lost their mother to ovarian cancer 27 years ago when they were 11 and 13, respectively. Motivated by the loss, Camilla and Marc launched ‘Ovaries. Talk About Them’ in 2020 to provide awareness of ovarian cancer and direct research funding from every dollar raised for an early detection test led by Associate Professor Ford, which she says would be ground-breaking for the disease. To date, the campaign has raised $225,000, kickstarting the further development of an early detection test and enabling the UNSW research group to employ two key female scientists to focus solely on this work. This year, Camilla and Marc again launched ‘Ovaries. Talk About Them’ with an even greater philanthropic vision and a firm five-year mission, beginning with the debut of a new unisex line of limited-edition t-shirts (RRP $110) and hoodies (RRP $200). The entire sale proceeds of these will go directly to research. They will be available at Camilla and Marc boutiques nationwide and online at: camillaandmarc.com. Visit the fundraising page here: ovaries-talk-about-them. raisely.com WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month, 1-31 May Informing the community and healthcare and educational professionals for a better understanding of NF. ctf.org/news/may-is-neurofibromatosis-awareness-month-for-1-in-3000- people-worldwide Art for Epilepsy, 1-31 May Raising funds via Australian artists creating artworks and selling them for epilepsy. epilepsy.org.au/art-in-action Miracle Month of May, 1-31 May Raising awareness and funds for premature and sick newborn babies. miraclebabies.org.au/content/miracle-month-of-may/gjyo20 Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month, 1-31 May Raising awareness for inflammatory bowel syndrome, which more than five million people live with. crohnsandcolitis.com.au/awareness-month Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month, 1-31 May The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are a collection of 13 multi-systemic, heritable disorders affecting connective tissue. ehlers-danlos.com Starlight Day, 2 May Give happiness to sick kids with a contribution on Starlight Day. starlightday.org.au The Bloody Long Walk, 2 May A 35km challenge in Melbourne to raise funds to find a cure for the debilitating genetic disorder of mitochondrial disease. bloodylongwalk.com.au/melbourne Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week, 5-11 May Teaching us more about what Tourette syndrome is and tackling stigmas created by false information about the disorder. tourette.org.au World Asthma Day (WAD), 5 May The National Asthma Council Australia embraces WAD and marks the occasion to highlight the need for ongoing care and vigilance in managing asthma. nationalasthma.org.au National Amyloidosis Day, 8 May Raising funds and awareness for a group of diseases in which abnormal protein, known as amyloid fibrils, builds up in tissue. agf.org.au White Shirt Day, 8 May Wearing a white top will show support for women and their families impacted by ovarian cancer along with vital research. ocrf.com.au/campaign/2/white-shirt-campaign World Red Cross Day, 8 May Celebrating the important work of the staff and volunteers of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movements. redcross.org.au International Thalassaemia Day, 8 May Commemorating patients who have died of the inherited blood disorder and raising awareness to improve care and research. tasca.org.au Mother’s Day Classic, 9 May The fun run/walk is a Mother’s Day celebration and fund-raiser for breast cancer research. mothersdayclassic.com.au World Lupus Day, 10 May Raising awareness of an autoimmune disease affecting the vital organs. worldlupusday.org Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Global Awareness Day, 15 May TSC is a devastating rare disease that affects more than 2000 individuals in Australia. tsa.org.au Myopia Awareness Week, 15-19 May Raising awareness of myopia, highlighting the optometrists’ role in changing the way we think about and treat myopia, and encouraging the new standards of care to be adopted. myopiamovement.com National Palliative Care Week, 24-30 May Highlighting an issue that will affect all of us at some point in our lives, whether as a patient, carer, family member, neighbour or friend. palliativecare.org.au/national-palliative-care-week-2021 Schizophrenia Awareness Week, 19-26 May Aiming to reduce stigma towards people affected by the mental disorder, bust myths about it and promote help-seeking by people affected by schizophrenia and their carers. onedoor.org.au Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, 23 May Set a date, brainstorm some morning (or afternoon/evening) tea ideas, invite guests and raise money to help support the fight against cancer. biggestmorningtea.com.au World Thyroid Day, 25 May Dedicated to thyroid patients and to all who are committed to the study and treatment of thyroid diseases worldwide. thyroidfoundation.org.au Food Allergy Week, 23-29 May Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia is aiming to better educate the public on the importance of understanding food allergy and supporting those when it comes to allergy management. allergyfacts.org.au/faw Don’t Fry Day, 28 May Australia’s skin cancer prevention day. skincancerprevention.org/get-involved/dont-fry-day World MS Day, 30 May The MS movement’s annual awareness and support raising campaign that connects the 2.8 million people living with the condition worldwide. worldmsday.org RETAIL PHARMACY • MAY 2021