
Support Cancer Research in a unique way by learning how to support your friend at their time of need.
They miss you.
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'Cancer Ghosting': When friends appear to pull away from contacting a cancer patient.
Friends can be fearful of how to react, what to say and how to help.
The Silk Rags Project aims to change this -and this page covers our instant electronic informative guide called "Not Sure What to Say?"​​​​​
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The Top 8 Comments that don't help Cancer Patients - and alternative suggestions that do.

An electronic handout developed by The Silk Rags Project in collaboration with Dr Vanette McLennan from Griffith University and Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
When faced with the distressing news of a family member or friend being diagnosed with cancer, saying and doing the 'right' things can be tricky. While everyone is different and will require individualised support, we've put together a few tips to help you navigate this with compassion - from a patient's perspective.
What are you buying?
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1 x electronic copy of the 'Not Sure What to Say?' handout. You'll receive it via email instantly upon purchase.
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The knowledge that $5 from this sale have been donated to Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

COPYRIGHT: HELP US GIVE MORE TO CANCER RESEARCH
This product is only available to read online in order to protect our copyright.
As we are a Social Enterprise Business which donates 38% of our proceeds to Australian Cancer Research Foundation, any copying, printing or sharing of this product may prevent that Charity from receiving its rightful donations in the future.
Thank you for your understanding.
Find out more about the products of
The Silk Rags Project​​​​​
Why not check out the range of our products which aim to improve communication strategies for cancer patients and their friends. ​​​
Host@Home Kits:
You'll receive all the resources you need to laugh, cry and learn together with a small group of friends.
You'll also gain profound insights based on personal experiences and be making a tangible impact towards groundbreaking Cancer Research.

Theatre:
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A musical theatre production for community theatres. Minimal props & a small cast size, which challenges cast & crew whilst entertaining & educating audiences.
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You will all laugh, cry & learn whilst having donated to Cancer Research.
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Presentations:
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An entertaining 1 hour presentation for community groups, corporate events or conferences.
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'The Story of The Silk Rags Project' will take you from laughter to tears, from clapping to singing along.
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"Both entertaining & moving" (SE Asia Pacific International Conference of Soroptomists)
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"Moved the audience effortlessly from laughter to tears" (University of the Third Age)

Role-Play Workshops:
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A role-play learning resource for hospitals and cancer patient clinics and support groups.
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Participants will learn communication strategies and cancer patients will learn about the type of comments that they may receive after diagnosis.
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Our role-play workshop kits give cancer patients a voice to discuss how they have or will deal with communication challenges from friends during their treatments.
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Join us now and break away from the more traditional methods of fundraising! Get ready to take part in an innovative and educational method which will give you some skills in helping someone navigate their cancer journey.
Be that remarkable friend!
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Know where your money is going
38% of our proceeds are donated to Australian Cancer Research Foundation
This means for every $50 spent - we will donate $19.03 directly to cancer research.
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