2024

In September 2024, we hosted our Enkindle Hope Fundraiser to support bowel cancer awareness and research, and we are thrilled to announce that we raised over $60,000. 

This remarkable achievement was made possible by the generosity of our sponsors, the businesses that donated auction items, those who assisted in organising the event, and every attendee and donor. We were accompanied by some special guest Angela Cox and Karen Ledbury from Channel 7, MP Jihad Dib, Honourable Emily Suvaal, Gail O’Brien from Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Aria award winner Sharon Muscat. 

The night featured a panel with four brilliant, and powerful women whose strength and insight made for an unforgettable discussion at our Enkindle Hope Fundraiser, the conversation was deeply personal and relatable, as Nina Di Santo and Kate Fitzgerald shared their own battles with bowel cancer. Jessica Kidd, a Senior Journalist at ABC News and a Bowel Cancer Australia (@bowelcanceraustralia) Ambassador, skilfully led the panel whilst also weighing in on it from her personal diagnosis of bowel cancer. Dr Penelope De Lacavalerie emphasised the critical importance of colonoscopies, including knowing when to request one, what not to normalise in your body, and the challenges of age-related bias. 

We extend our heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success. Your support means the world to us.

 

2023

Sharing a heartwarming video from our incredible fundraiser in 2023. This success is a testament to every individual, vendor, business, sponsors that contributed – from generous donors to businesses providing amazing auction/raffle items, businesses that donated their services, our volunteers, and all of the beautiful attendees on the night. 

A massive thank you to Ctrl Media for crafting this beautiful video that perfectly captures the essence of the night in honour of our beloved Afroz. To put simply, this video has warmed our hearts, and brought tears to our eyes. 

Special thanks to our incredible MC, John Alten, who flawlessly carried the night, Chris Sebastian for his phenomenal performances supporting our cause, and a shout-out to our wonderful panel discussion facilitator and participants, Jessica Kidd, Dr Kate Mahon, Nestor Manuelian and Vanessa Mendico - we are so incredibly grateful 🙏🏽.

Together, we raised over $70,000 for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, supporting vital research by Dr Mahon, with a percentage going to Bowel Cancer Australia. 

Afroz, you illuminate, always and forever 🕊️💛.

 

2022

In November 2022 a sum of $90,122.00 was raised by SIS The Label, through the support, and generosity of many who felt compelled to contribute to the fight against young onset bowel cancer.

We feel so extremely passionate about this cause as our Afroz was only 33 years of age, when she was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. With no family history, being extremely health conscious and and a regular CrossFit attendee, her diagnosis just did not make any sense. We didn’t understand. And we still cannot comprehend.

These funds were donated to Bowel Cancer Australia, to support vital research into young onset bowel cancer. The urgency of this cause cannot be overstated, as an increasing number of young people are being diagnosed with bowel cancer without clear explanations as to why. This situation calls for immediate action and concerted efforts to find answers that could potentially improve survival rates, and even lead to a cure.

We extend our deepest gratitude to those who contributed to this cause. Together, we can make a difference and improve the lives of those affected by this disease.