Sunday August 29th saw the planning of 760 trees for The National Lung Cancer ‘Plant for Lung Cancer’ tree planting day at Pine Island where Chief Minister Jon Stanhope unveiled a commemorative plaque. Other tree planting days where held on the 29th across Australia in cities including Sydney, Brisbane, Launceston and Melbourne.
“More than 7,600 Australian men and women die from lung cancer each year, which makes this disease the leading cause of cancer related deaths in Australia,” Mr Stanhope said.
Each individual tree planted represented 10 Australian men or women who die of lung cancer in Australia every year
“The ACT Government’s involvement in the tree planting day aims to not only raise awareness within the community but also to motivate people with suspected symptoms to seek diagnosis and early treatment.” Mr. Stanhope commented.