Music for cancer research goes international Posted on July 28, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Dee Handyside has recently launched the song ‘Ten’ – a song written about her days at Burwash Primary School in England. With the help of the school, for every CD sold 1 pound will go to UK Cancer Research and 1 pound to cancer research here in Australia. Dee recently did a LIVE Skype interview from her home in Australia with Burwash Primary School, England to launch the song. Dee loved answering questions from the children about her days at the school, music and what it was like to live in Australia! Continue reading “Music for cancer research goes international”
'Genetic' CD launches for cancer research Posted on August 10, 2010August 10, 2020 by Carly du Toit Musician and cancer survivor Dee Handyside recently launched her long-anticipated album, ‘Genetic’ – an eclectic collection of melodies inspiring cancer sufferers and their families. Proudly supporting the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF), Dee is contributing 10% of her album sales to the Foundation to continue funding vital cancer research across Australia. Leaving behind a dream job on Fraser Island to battle breast cancer, Dee found solace in her music and began composing and recording songs for her album, ‘Genetic’, during cancer treatments in 2007 and 2008. Dee says that although music has given her focus and optimism during her battle, the album does also reflect the realities of cancer. Continue reading “'Genetic' CD launches for cancer research”
