RARE CANCER IS NOT RARE 1 in 5 cancers diagnosed are rare cancers. The only thing more rare than the cancer itself, is the support available to the thousands diagnosed each year. The Without A Ribbon (WaR) name represents who we fight for....those who are not supported by any other organisation. Those without the recognition of support, metaphorically those "Without a Ribbon" of support. Without A Ribbon Inc. (WaR) is a nationally recognised charity established in June 2014 to provide resources and support, not otherwise available, to those diagnosed with Rare Cancer in Australia. OUR VISION: Ease the suffering and distress experienced by Rare Cancer Warriors by helping them to feel that they are surrounded by people who understand. To provide them a support network that is not currently available to them in Australia. OUR PLANS: CONNECT - Warriors diagnosed with the same Rare Cancer. Provide information about Medical teams and research. Provide an annual opportunity for them to meet and learn from other Rare Cancer Warriors going through the same journey. SUPPORT - Provide a designated platform for Warriors to obtain information specific to their Rare Cancer. Provide interactive forums for Warriors to connect with those with the same Rare Cancer. Provide costing saving opportunities through links with Australia Businesses. Provide Warriors for a platform to raise funds to assist them to receive treatment not affordable to them currently. INFORM - Provide Warriors with national and international information information specific to their rare cancer. PROMOTE - The plight of Rare Cancer Warriors nationally, raising the profile of Rare Cancer Warriors through Australia. Promote better understanding by the Medical industry of rare cancer prevalence, specific information relating to those we support and indentification and ongoing treatment options available world wide.
