10 Shocking Facts About Stroke in Australia

10 Shocking Facts About Stroke in Australia

1. Stroke is the second biggest killer in Australia. Although coronary heart disease is the greatest killer in Australia, stroke remains the leading cause of disability. 2. 1 in 6 Australians that you know will have a stroke in their lifetime./p> 3. According to Stroke […]

Raising Money for Australians Recovering from a Stroke

Raising Money for Australians Recovering from a Stroke

Stroke In Australia In Australia stroke is the second biggest killer after coronary heart disease and a leading cause of disability. In 2009, 381,400 Australians have experienced a stroke in their lifetime, with 35 percent of these individuals having a disability or impairment due to […]

Creating Awareness During National Stroke Week 2013

Creating Awareness During National Stroke Week 2013

From September 9th to the 15th this year, Australia will be raising awareness about stroke. National Stroke Week aims to raise the awareness of stroke within the community and encourages all Australians to take actions in preventing stroke. How Can I Get Involved In National […]

Bruno Mars – Today My Life Begins

Bruno Mars – Today My Life Begins

Today on the playlist is Bruno Mars, Today my life begins. It is an appropriate song for this week, as it is National Stroke Week. During this week, we will be talking a lot about stroke and the effects of stroke on Australian families. This […]

Childhood Cancer in Australia

Childhood Cancer in Australia

In Australia over 600 children are diagnosed with a childhood cancer each year. Although the survival rate has grown, cancer is the biggest killer and cause of death for many children in Australia. According to the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, on average 3 children die […]

Fundraising for Kids with Cancer in Australia

Fundraising for Kids with Cancer in Australia

Children diagnosed with cancer is always a can be a devastating experience for parents. Although adults and children can be diagnosed with cancer, the most common childhood cancers are acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, brain cancer and neuroblastoma. Why Fundraise For Children With Cancer In Australia? Fundraising […]

PeoplePledge on Anthill Australia Website!

PeoplePledge on Anthill Australia Website!

PeoplePledge Co-founders Matthew and Phuong, have been acknowledged in this year’s 2013 30 under 30. Anthill Australia, which is Australians leading online resource for small businesses and startups in Australia. They recognise each year 30 Australian individuals under the age of 30 for their accomplishments […]

A Closer Look into Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

A Closer Look into Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

What Is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia? Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a type of childhood cancer that is very common in Australia. It is one of the most common childhood cancers. This type of cancer affects the blood and bone marrow in a child’s body. The cells […]

Fundraising for Neuroblastoma: Third Most Common Cancer in Children

Fundraising for Neuroblastoma: Third Most Common Cancer in Children

Neuroblastoma , is a type of childhood cancer that is the third most common in Australia. It is however, the leading cause of cancer deaths for children under the age of five years old. The success rate of children with neuroblastoma varies as the cancer […]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Australia

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Australia

This month is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and PeoplePledge is helping to spread the message out about it in order to help more Australian families who have children with childhood cancer. What Is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a month that […]