Across Australia on the 15th of February, the country was lit up green for Cholangiocarcinoma.
Karen Humphries, who you’ve seen featured in previous editions of The Post, is a survivor and advocate for the rare bile duct cancer. Due to its rarity and little awareness, most people are not diagnosed until the cancer is advanced. Survival rates are slim, between three and eight per cent.
Karen Humphries is not being slowed down by her relapse with the cancer and continues to fight for all survivors of Cholangiocarcinoma.
Light Australia Green is an initiative to raise awareness of this rare, deadly disease, and to support those in the community who are experiencing this cancer.
Over 80 buildings were lit up green on the 15th of February.
In New South Wales, Darling Quarter, Newcastle City Hall, The Big Banana, the Goulburn Visitors Information Centre, St Peters Interchange, the Westconnex, DMP dynamic motion physio, Accor Stadium, Olympic Park Station, and hotels in Sydney Olympic Park including, Pullman, the Novotel, and the IBIS were green for the cancer.
In our community, Light Australia Green brightened Mount Colah Uniting Church, Royal North Shore Private Hospital, Waitara Public School, and the Hornsby Fountain and Mall.
‘In my own electorate I want to pay tribute to and honour the advocacy of Karen O’Hagen Humphries,’ said Julian Leeser, Member for Berowra, in a speech to parliament on the 12th of February. ‘I want to pay tribute to everyone involved in the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation and wish them every success with their work. I’m cheering on our great local Karen O’Hagen Humphries. Your community is behind you, and we wish you all the best.’
