HELP FIGHT
Lung Disease
7.1 million
Australians report
suffering from a
chronic respiratory condition
One Australian dies every hour from
Lung
Cancer
$48 = 1hr
of research time
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I want to make sure my grand kids have a happy and healthy future.
Terase
Roley, a dedicated former employee of The Prince Charles Hospital knew of the importance of research and, as a result of his own medical condition ensured that advances in diagnosis and treatments of future patients would continue after his passing.
Roley
Many thanks to The Common Good for their continuous help and support for Lung & Heart research.
Maria
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