ACP publishes LifeSupport pro bono
June 23
ACP Custom Media is delighted to support LifeSupport magazine – set to become the essential handbook for Australians living with cancer and the people who love and care for them.
Published in conjunction with The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW), and supported by cancer groups nationally, LifeSupport will launch on Friday, June 24th.
ACP Custom Media is contributing editorial and production resources to create the annual publication.
With a cover price of $7.95, all profits from the sale of the magazine are being directed to Australian cancer research and patient care.
ACP Custom Media General Manager Sally Wright said LifeSupport aimed to make the journey for millions of Australians who are touched by cancer less complicated and more constructive.
“Cancer will directly affect 1 in 2 Australians during their lives, and impacts on so many others,” Ms Wright said.
“As the largest custom publisher in Australia, ACP Custom Media is ideally placed to bring this practical, comprehensive guide to living with cancer and its consequences to all Australians, and we are proud to support The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in this endeavour.”
Timothy Dugan, CEO of The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA, said: “For too many Australians, cancer is a maze of fear and confusion, which they find themselves trying to escape from.
“LifeSupport magazine delivers a user-friendly map, with practical expert information and real-life insights from Aussies going through similar experiences.”
LifeSupport is written at a human level and covers everything from making decisions about the available cancer treatments to coping with fatigue, dealing with side effects, handling stress, managing money, negotiating work arrangements, making fertility decisions, being a carer – and much more.
The magazine carries personal stories and case studies that will comfort and inform other cancer sufferers and demonstrate that ‘they are not alone’.
The story behind LifeSupport magazine
Professor Chris O’Brien was a leading cancer specialist who came to national prominence on the reality TV series RPA. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour himself and, after his own long battle, passed away in June 2009.
Sales from LifeSupport magazine will support his vision as the fully integrated cancer resource centre Lifehouse moves towards its 2013 completion date.
LifeSupport magazine will be produced annually to ensure Australians are kept up-to-date with the very latest technical developments and support information.
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For more information please contact:
Sally Wright, General Manager, ACP Custom Media
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E: swright@acpmagazines.com.au
Deborah Thomas, Director, Media, Public Affairs and Brand Development
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About the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA
The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA will be a world-class cancer treatment and research facility providing integrated care to patients and carers, located in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital – Sydney University precinct at Camperdown, Sydney. A centre of excellence, the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA will integrate clinical care, research and education creating opportunities for innovative discoveries, compassionate holistic care and better outcomes for patients. A charity, Lifehouse at RPA is a not-for-profit Public Benevolent institution. Income will be re-invested to continually innovate and improve services treating both public and private patients. More information at http://www.lifehouserpa.org.au/
About ACP Custom Media
ACP Custom Media creates print and digital magazine content on behalf of Australia’s leading brands that strengthen customer relationships, increase loyalty and drive sales. ACP Custom Media’s current portfolio of clients includes MYER, Coles, Qantas, Foxtel, Westfield, Telstra, Fernwood and CPA Australia.
About ACP Magazines
ACP Magazines is Australia’s leading magazine publisher. The company is the magazine arm of leading Australian media and entertainment company, Nine Entertainment Co. ACP Magazines publishes more than 80 titles in Australia, which sell almost 100 million copies each year. They include some of the longest-running and most successful mastheads such as The Australian Women’s Weekly, Woman’s Day, Dolly, NW, TV Week, CLEO, Cosmopolitan, madison, Australian House & Garden, Zoo Weekly and Wheels. ACP Magazines has expanded into nine other countries, including New Zealand and Asia. It now has a stable of more than 70 international magazines. Integral to the company’s success are vibrant, information-packed reader websites. For more information visit http://acp.com.au