Today we are happy to announce the inspiring local to grace the cover of this year’s Burnie White and Yellow Pages, which commences distribution on Saturday.
Judy King has been selected for the cover under the theme Keeping Our Communities Healthy.
In 2006, after surviving breast cancer and watching other friends battle the disease, Judy established support group Circular Head Bosom Buddies to fill a gap in cancer support networks in north-west Tasmania.
To raise awareness, funds and show there is life after cancer, in the group’s first year Judy and 11 other breast cancer survivors undertook a 10-day, 500 kilometre walk from Smithton to Hobart. Along the way, the group raised more than $150,000, contributing essential funds to cancer research and patient support programs.
Not one to rest on her laurels, in 2008 Judy introduced Cancer Council Australia’s Relay For Life to the region. More than 1000 residents in the 8000-strong community participated in the inaugural event, which has raised $360,000 since its inception. The funds raised have allowed Judy to realise her dream of establishing a free community transport service, connecting local cancer patients to oncology services across Tasmania on a daily basis and reducing the stress of travel.
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