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Celebrity "Thank You" Messages
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"The impact of cancer is far reaching and ongoing, and like so many people, the disease has impacted on my immediate family and friends. To everyone involved in Research Austalia - a sincere and heartfelt Thank You. Your individual contributions and group participation has a huge and positive impact on the lives of millions of Australians. You have achieved outstanding results and we wish you continued success as you strive for even greater heights"
Max Walker, former first class cricketer and television personality. |
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“ It is often said that laughter is the best medicine. It's not. Medicine is the best medicine. Thank you so much for working tirelessly to enhance, improve, and prolong our time on this planet. We literally owe you our lives.”
Adam Hills, Comedian/ Host of Spicks and Specks
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“My gratitude and thanks lives in the smiles of those closest to me who have recovered from serious illness only because an elite few spend their days researching and ensuring longevity and good health in this country. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”.
Ricki-Lee, Singer/Songwriter/TV Presenter |
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"Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for all your fine work and endless compassion for your fellow human beings...you have the power and we will always be in your debt...Thank You"
Jonathan Coleman, Radio and TV Presenter
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"Life is what we make it. No-one is an island unto themselves. We all depend on one another, Thank you good people and God bless".
Dr James Little AO, Songwriter, Founder of the Jimmy Little Foundation. |
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"Too often the word "Hero" is branded across people who have achieved far less than these men and women who work tirelessly without fanfare for one reason and one reason only: they just want people to live long and healthy lives. You're the real heroes in my book and I humbly thank you."
Justin Hamilton, Comedian/Triple M Melbourne Weekends Radio Show “Toast”
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"I often wonder if I'd still be here today if it wasn't for the cancer research breakthroughs of the past few years".
Delta Goodrem, Songstress and 2005/2006 Research Australia Ambassador |
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"I am truly in awe of all the time and effort that goes into finding a cure for the illnesses that so many children have. I can't say how much pride I have knowing this research is going on in my backyard -a huge thank you".
Libby Trickett, Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming
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"We heap praise on our sports stars and applaud our actors but many Australians don't realise that we are serious heavy hitters in health and medical research. We can achieve many things in our lives but nothing is more important than our health".
Ben Mendelsohn, Actor
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"As a mother of two children I appreciate the efforts of health and medical researchers who are contributing to a better quality of life for all Australians and for future generations."
Samantha Riley, Olympic Gold Medallist, Swimming
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"All of us are going to be touched by medical research in some way at some stage. The researchers are the heroes who largely don't become celebrities and it is wonderful to give them the opportunity to be thanked for what they have achieved."
Kieran Perkins, Olympic Gold Medallist, Swimming
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"My words of encouragement for researchers are to always look for new ways to challenge what's been done in the past."
Ricky Ponting, Australian Cricketer
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"I want to say thank you to all the medical researchers around the world... Your help brings us a bigger, better, healthier place."
Adam Ramanauskas, Essendon footballer |
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