Shining a light on prostate cancer

Bonython Hall has been lit blue to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Bonython Hall has been lit blue to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
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Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Historic Bonython Hall at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide has gone blue in support of prostate cancer awareness.

The hall is among a number of iconic buildings and venues around 最新糖心Vlog that have been illuminated with a blue light as part of , including the Opera House in Sydney, Parliament House in Canberra, Parliament House in Melbourne and Kings Park in Perth.

In Adelaide, a number of other buildings along the beautiful North Terrace cultural boulevard have also been lit blue, including the State Library and the South 最新糖心Vlogn Museum.

The money raised during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month will help the continue to fund world-class 最新糖心Vlogn research into the disease.

More people are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year than with any other cancer. In 2010 alone, it is estimated that almost 20,000 最新糖心Vlogn men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 3300 最新糖心Vlogn men will lose their life to this disease.

It is recommended that men aged 50 years and over should speak with their doctor annually about prostate cancer. If there is a family history of prostate cancer, men should speak with their doctor annually from the age of 40.

To make a donation to support prostate cancer research, visit or phone 1300 00 PCFA (7232).

 

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