Opera2Parliament is a fundraising event in honour of all Australians affected by lymphoma. Lymphoma is Australia’s number one blood cancer, more common than leukaemia and claiming more lives each year than skin cancer yet many Australians don’t even know what it is. The Pejic brothers and Lymphoma Australia need your help to change this.
Twin brothers Nik and Jovan Pejic were planning to cycle from Sydney to Canberra in early 2011 but their plans were thrown into disarray when out of the blue Jovan was diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 25. Now they are organising Opera2Parliament, a gruelling ride from Sydney’s Opera House to Parliament House Canberra to raise awareness and funds for Lymphoma Australia.
Nik and Jovan made history as the first twins to take Nationals in judo and are both members of the Australian National judo team. Opera2Parliament will be a unique physical challenge even for these two sportsmen as they are fighting for a cause that is very close to their hearts. ‘’Watching the heartache, facing the unknown, the devastating delivery of the news… I thought how many other families are out there are affected by lymphoma. It was then I thought I want to help… not just my family but all the other people.” [Nik Pejic]
Please support Opera2Parliament and Lymphoma Australia in their mission to raise awareness about this important health issue facing Australians of all ages and walks of life.
For more information follow Lymphoma Australia on Facebook, Twitter or visit www.lymphoma.org.au
Opera2Parliament launches from Sydney June 24, 2011 and the team will journey through Mittagong and Goulburn before they arrive in Canberra June 26. Please show your support or make a donation at the O2P website
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