The Cancer Council WA Inc is a non-government, community-supported organisation dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer on Western Australians. The organisation is the leading cancer charity in WA, providing funding for cancer research projects, educating the community about cancer prevention and providing support for cancer patients and their families and friends. Board: President - The Hon H Cowan, Vice-president - Professor C Saunders, Elected members - Justice P Blaxell, G Cornish, L Daly, Dr K Michael AM, Dr D Newman AM, M Nuttall, Prof C Watson AM, Invited members, Dr H Bryan, Prof M Henderson, Life members, Prof Robert Barter, Lyle Barter, Lyn Carroll, Jack Clancy, Iris Gawthorn, Hedley Hatcher, Barbara Hatcher, Judy Hynam, Robert Keall, Prof Mark Liveris, Sue Parker, Dr Maurice Samuels, Harry Sheiner, Anne Thompson, Mr Ray Walker, Prof Max Walters, Mrs Ann Wilmot.