Guest Speaker, Jenny Black …… More than ten years ago Chris Thomas watched the uplifting movie ‘Calendar Girls’ and immediately believed that Albury Wodonga could produce its own calendar and in the process raise money to provide extra services and resources for cancer patients in our local region. She invited a talented professional photographer – Suzy Watson and a then Regional Breast Cancer Nurse, Jenny Black, to come on board and live her dream. The overwhelming success of this amazing calendar –‘ Brave Hearts Faces of Love Courage and Support’ saw the birth of Brave Hearts on the Murray Inc. and the beginning of a rewarding journey that has witnessed so many special projects involving an inspiring group of women and men who have been touched by a cancer diagnosis and who very aptly stand by their name – Brave Hearts.

The mission of Brave hearts is …

To provide support to people of our local region who have been touched by a cancer diagnosis

To provide awareness to our community about prevention, early detection, treatment, palliative assistance and research concerning all cancers

To provide assistance with the health, welfare and well-being of individuals and their families affected by cancer in our local region

To provide equipment, facilities, tuition and an overall opportunity for cancer survivors, families and friends to participate in the sport of dragon boating ensuring all aspects of injury prevention strategies and enhancement of physical & mental health are endorsed and emphasised

To achieve the goals and promote the purposes of the group

Jenny Black was a recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship from Albury Hume a few years ago.