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At Olympus Imaging Australia we believe in supporting non profit organisations that actively make a difference to an individual's quality of life. Olympus is actively involved with The Cancer Council of Australia and The Fred Hollows Foundation in the following manner:
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Providing financial contributions to both organisations
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Providing Digital cameras to support the endeavours of both organisations
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Involving Olympus staff in supporting any initiatives that may be undertaken by either organisation
Recently we have supported World Nomads by sponsoring an Olympus E-3 and 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 Standard Wide Zoom Lens for the World Nomads Travel Photography Scholarship 2008.
Olympus Imaging Australia strongly values active community involvement and would encourage anyone reading this website page to think about how you as an individual can make a positive difference to someone's quality of life.
World Nomads |
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Established in 1999, World Nomads is a leading travel services provider, specifically targeting independent travelers, world-wide. They provide the only fully on-line travel insurance product, underwritten by the world’s leading insurance companies.
In 2007, they launched ‘Footprints’ – a unique fund-raising program built into the on-line sales path, whereby customers can choose to make a ‘micro-donation’ of between $2 and $10 to a community project of their choice. To date, they have raised over $350,000 and fully-funded 27 community projects world-wide.
World Nomads Travel Photography Scholarship 2008
The World Nomads Travel Photography Scholarship will offer one exceptional photographer the opportunity to travel with an on-assignment National Geographic Photographer. The student will receive mentorship on all aspects of photography including technical, creative and career development.
More information
Please visit World Nomads Travel Scholarship 2008 website for further information.
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The Cancer Council Australia |
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The Cancer Council Australia and its members' goal is to lead the development and promotion of national cancer control policy in Australia, in order to prevent cancer and reduce the illness, disability and death caused by cancer.
It acts nationally to advise government and other bodies on appropriate practice and policies for the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer and is an advocate for the rights of cancer patients to best treatment and supportive care.
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The Facts
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1 in 3 people are directly affected by cancer
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Every year 88,000 Australians are diagnosed with cancer. That equates to 10 people every hour
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Over 36,000 people die from cancer each year and the incidence of cancer is rising each year
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In 2006 $32 million dollars was commited to cancer research by The Cancer Council
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More than $60 million dollars is spent annually on cancer control activities by The Cancer Council
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How can you help?
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The Fred Hollows Foundation |
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The Fred Hollows Foundation is a non-government organisation which seeks to eradicate avoidable blindness in developing world countries and to improve the health of Indigenous Australians. Launched in September 1992, The Foundation has restored sight to over 1million people and is presently working in over 20 countries worldwide.
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The Facts
- Over 35million people in the world are blind
- 75% of blindness in the world is avoidable
- Every 5 seconds someone in the world goes blind
- For just $25 sight can be restored to someone in a developing world country
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What does The Foundation do?
- Provide access to sight restoring surgery
- Provide training for medical and support staff
- Provide equipment to clinics and hospitals
- Create sustainable solutions through partnerships and collaboration
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How can you help?
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"Professor Fred Hollows examines the eye of a young patient at the Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology in Hanoi, 1992. Photo courtesy of www.michaelamendolia.com"
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