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Shining a light on prostate cancer

Bonython Hall has been lit blue to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
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Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Historic Bonython Hall at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has gone blue in support of prostate cancer awareness.

The hall is among a number of iconic buildings and venues around ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ that have been illuminated with a blue light as part of , 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 have also been 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 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 PCFA (7232).

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