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Wagga's Judy-Ann Emberson can't alter the past, but she can make a change for a better future.
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It's why Ms Emberson has joined forces with Tracey Page to host an upcoming 'Christmas in July' event to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Australia and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
The event will also generate much-needed money for a charity established to help Ukrainian families through the recent crisis.
Ms Emberson said it is the first time the Wagga Ovarian Cancer Awareness Group will be running a Christmas in July event.
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"This is the first event that is bringing some of the choirs together," she said.
Along with raffles and afternoon tea, there will be an array of performances, including by the Junee Community Choir, the Cantilena Singers and a tribute to the Ukraine by Ukrainian-born Wagga musician Larissa Burak.
As well as supporting the families in need overseas at a time of hardship, the event is yet another step Ms Emberson is taking towards securing a screen for ovarian cancer.
Without screening, ovarian cancer is hard to diagnose, often overlooked and, when identified found late, usually at a stage in which recovery is highly unlikely.
Ms Emberson was inspired to follow in her sister Jill's footsteps after she tragically passed away from ovarian cancer, but not before helping to generate $36 million for the cause.
"There's no screen for ovarian cancer and 50 per cent of patients die. Typically, you don't get diagnosed until stage three or four. We need to raise millions to get a screen," she said.
"Talk to your general practitioner, get tests and don't overlook symptoms. It's a terrible diagnosis. We're here to raise awareness and money. It's something you never forget because it's awful."
The event will run on Saturday, July 22 from 2pm to 5pm in the Mirage Room at the Wagga RSL Club on Dobbs Street.
Tickets can be purchased online at trybooking.com.au.
For more information, contact Ms Emberson on 0428 699 085.
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