July 4, 2014
Men don’t usually talk about their health … it’s a bloke thing.
That’s why the ‘It’s A Bloke Thing’ roadshow will be travelling across the Darling Downs, South Burnett and South West Queensland in July and August.
Men from across the region are being invited to bring their mates, dads, brothers, sons and even their wives and partners to a relaxed evening with food, some fun and a chat about key health issues facing men today.
A free beer and barbecue will be on offer, and guys will also get to have a yarn with a former NRL or Origin great.
Toowoomba Hospital Foundation chief executive officer Peter Rookas said many of us know of male friends who have either delayed or refused to go to a doctor about a men’s health issue and have become very ill or died.
“It really is that serious,” Peter said.
“We have seen the topic of men’s health gradually increasing as a result of various events including our first roadshow last year, so this year we are turning it up a notch and challenging men to take action.
“I want all men to realise that there is no shame in talking about their own health”.
The South Burnett session will be held at Sunshine Mitre 10 in Rogers Drive, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 7.45pm on Tuesday, August 5.
Attendees will have the chance to win a framed, signed rugby league legends jersey, with the winner to be announced at the end of the roadshow’s tour.
The roadshow has been made possible through a donation to the Foundation from the “It’s A Bloke Thing” Prostate Cancer Luncheon fundraiser that is held in Toowoomba each year.
For further information about the It’s A Bloke Thing roadshow and to RSVP, contact the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation on (07) 4616-6166 or visit their website.
- Related article: Blokes Check In (2013 Roadshow)
