Author and cancer research advocate Tanya Saad was recently presented with a cheque from the 2016 Manning Winter Festival committee for $2000 towards Ovarian Cancer Research.
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“As the 2014 – 2016 Manning Winter Festival Ambassador, Tanya worked tirelessly to promote the diverse range of outstanding artistic and creative talent we have in the Manning Valley,” said committee president Mave Richardson.
“She is a courageous and inspirational leader and a talented writer and musician in her own right,” she added.
Published in 2014, Tanya`s book, “From the Feet Up,” is a memoir which tells the story of discovering that she carried the BRCAI gene which predisposed her to developing breast and ovarian cancer as a young woman.
Her remarkable journey to overcome these challenges led to her becoming a powerful advocate for raising community awareness, including being a spokesperson for Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA).
“Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women’s cancer. Finances are limited, so every dollar counts,” said Tanya.
She will hand over the cheque to OCA’s chief executive officer Jane Hill, at OCA’s 15th birthday celebration at Government House later this month.
The Manning Winter Festival is held in June every two years. The nominated organisation for support in 2018 will be announced in 2017.
The committee welcomes new members who are interested in celebrating, highlighting and promoting cultural development in the Manning Valley.
For more information contact Mave Richardson on 6553 5412 or visit the website: www.manningwinterfestival.weebly.com
