Changing the landscape for women with Gynaecological, Sexual and related Mental Health Issues
GAIN Inc is joining forces with King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women in 2013 to present a series of seminars. Check out the details on the flyer. To book, phone the number on the flier.
These seminars will be very interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and you won’t believe what you will GAIN out of it.
I am very pleased to say I have been invited to speak at this conference to encourage other leaders to help share the GYN health message. What good is being successful in business if you dont have your health or have the knowledge to share with others.
The Deck Marina Bar and Restaurant in association with Women Supporting Women Network are proud to announce a week of fundraising for GAIN. GAIN (Gynaecological Awareness Information Network) is a not for profit organisation driving awareness and education on gynaecological health matter. It’s founder, Kath Mazzella (Order of Australia recipient) has endured the trauma of being diagnosed with, and treated extensively, for a gynaecological cancer – vulval cancer. Kath established GAIN Inc in Perth, Western Australia, in February 2001, when she sought a support network for women who had endured the similar trauma of a gynaecological cancer, and found none. Many women afflicted with gynaecological conditions feel alienated and isolated. They often suffer in silence and lack the courage to share their anguish.
The Downunder Fundraising week starts On Monday 31st October and will finish on Sunday 7th November. Several events will be held at The Deck Marina Bar and Restaurant and fundraising tins will be on display in the bar all week for coin donation as well as several prominent business’s in town. So come if you want to have some fun at the following events and support GAIN. You have nothing to lose and everything to GAIN!
Starting with, Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 1st November. Join the fun and excitement of Race Day at The Deck Marina Bar and Restaurant. The price of a Melbourne Cup ticket is $69 for Deck Club members and $79 for non-members. There are limited seats available and tickets will be sold on a first in first served basis. The price of a ticket will include a glass of beautiful Spanish sparkling donated by McWilliams Wines or a middy of icy cold beer on arrival, a delicious three course lunch, viewing of the latest beautiful fashion paraded and organised by Hobs, dancing to the live entertainment by The Mike Goodwin Band, and a chance to win a lucky door prize and/or prize for the best dressed. Sweep tickets and Raffle tickets available on the day. Melbourne Cup race will be shown live on four TV screens throughout the venue. $2.00 of every Melbourne Cup ticket will be donated to GAIN as well as all monies raised by the raffle.
Saturday 5th November is the Downunder Celebration Cocktail Party organised by Women Supporting Women Network. Guest speakers include, Kath Mazzella OAM, Anne McKay from South West Women’s Health, Gynaecologist Dr Ron Jewells and entertainment by the delightful and talented band Smooth Operators. Tickets to this not to be missed celebration party will go on sale Monday 5th September. The price of a ticket is $39.00 and will include a glass of beautiful Spanish sparkling by McWilliams Wines or a middy of ice cold beer on arrival, cold and hot canapés, and entertainment for the entire evening.
Councillor Elizabeth Re says, “This is an important issue and the community need to be better educated and to become more aware so that we can get support to where it is needed. When we all speak about these issues openly they become a normal part of our lives and lives will be saved.”
International Gynae Awareness Day is held on 10 September and the event this year in Perth will be at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel, 1:30pm – 4:30pm. There is a fantastic line up of speakers and we are encouraging everyone to get a ticket and come and enjoy all the fun of the high tea.
I am so elated! All the hard work has definitely paid off as we had almost 300 women gathered together for our International Gynae Awareness Day celebration here in Perth, Western Australia.
Why am I so excited? Because I see the vision coming to pass. I see the young women and the older women, the medical professionals and the community, gathered together, sharing their knowledge and experiences and this is EXACTLY what I envisaged when I founded this day.
I’m off to Cornwall Hospital to celebrate there with the wonderful Jeanette and the many supporters. Can’t wait to tell them all about our day!
Our guest speakers, although possible a little controversial, certainly achieved exactly what I had hoped…to stretch, to expose, to bring an awareness to the community of the need for a greater level of understanding and shared experience.
Can’t wait to report on the next leg of the journey.
I told Hayley Solich, my marketing and business mentor, that should something happen to me while I am away she must take up the mantle. I’m certainly hoping that won’t be the case but you just never know what life is going to serve up to you! And that is why we must grasp every opportunity with both hands to make a difference.
Be the voice for your cause today. It is the voice that will make the difference. You can be a change agent in the world.
Kath
An invitation to the men and women of Westeran Australia to celebrate the International Gynae Awareness Day, 2010.
Please join Kath Mazzella OAM and the team for this exciting event.
Set in the beautiful ambience of the Hilton Hotel, the day promises to be a playful afternoon with fabulous entertainment and guest speakers.
Kath Mazzella will be speaking at the Princesses in Petticoats & Pearls event organised by Women Can International Inc at the Lily of the Valley Cafe, 78 John Street, Henley Brook.
All women are invited to join Kath at the event.
Watch the video and learn more about this enchanting venue and tempting event.
We are very excited to be hosting, Australian of the Year, Ian Frazer for our International Gynae Awareness Day in Perth.
Others celebrating IGAD 2009:
1. Zonta Perth, myself/Continence Group “Down Under Night” – all attending requested to donate new underpants for community women.
2. Gascoyne Rural Remote Regional Reference Group – attendees also donating new underpants for community women in need
3. www.pantsmatters.org.uk – bringing in a rock band to help celebrate IGAD United Kingdom
4. Esperance Quilters Group
To keep the momentum going if you are interested celebrating 2010 event can you please get back to me. We look forward to your support.