Bonython blues
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s historic Bonython Hall turned blue last month in support of prostate cancer awareness. The hall was among a number of iconic buildings and venues around ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ that were illuminated with a blue light as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, including the Opera House in Sydney, Parliament House in Canberra, Parliament House in Melbourne and Kings Park in Perth. In Adelaide, a number of other buildings along the beautiful North Terrace cultural boulevard were also lit blue, including the State Library and the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Museum. The money raised during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month will help the Prostate Cancer Foundation of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ continue to fund world-class ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n research into the disease. More people are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year than with any other cancer. In 2010 alone, it is estimated that almost 20,000 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 3300 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n men will lose their life to this disease. It is recommended that men aged 50 years and over should speak with their doctor annually about prostate cancer. If there is a family history of prostate cancer, men should speak with their doctor annually from the age of 40. To make a donation to support prostate cancer research, visit or phone 1300 00 7232.
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