Congrats to breast cancer survivor Leone Parmenter, our newest Best of the West!
Huge congrats to Leone Parmenter, our latest Best of the West! Parmenter will receive $5,000 to continue all the fantastic work she’s doing to help women bounce back after breast cancer surgery.
Best of the West is a celebration of Western Australia’s difference makers: those using their time, talent and treasure to make a difference in their WA communities. Tune in Sunday 27th November at 6pm during 9News to find out who will be the next Best of the West, or nominate someone yourself by following the link at the bottom of this page.
Who is Leone Parmenter?
Leone is a breast cancer survivor who works tirelessly to help breast cancer survivors bounce back after surgery.
She offers a free 8-week course called YWCA Encore, an exercise-based program designed to increase strength and mobility through land- and water-based exercises. The program also brings in guest speakers who educate these women on a variety of health and well-being topics.
“By the time week 8 comes, they blossom. They've got the confidence back!”, Leone said about the program.
But that’s not all Leone does to give back. She also volunteers at Reclaim Your Curves, a registered charity that helps women plan their life after breast cancer, specifically those seeking breast reconstruction.
The importance of getting tested
57 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each day across Australia, so early detection and regular checks are critical. If you’re a woman over the age of 40, you’re entitled to a free mammogram every 2 years under the BreastScreen Australia Program.
You can book your free mammogram here.
Community-approved
Once again, we received so many great nominations, but quotes like this helped nudge Lenoe Parmenter into the winner’s circle in October.
‘Leone Parmenter is so deserving of this. She is a breast cancer survivor and now dedicates her time counselling women going on this terrible journey. She runs exercise classes for post-surgery women, speaks at forums openly about her experiences, makes herself available day and night for anyone needing support... she is amazing, selfless, so supportive and so humble. Please consider her.’
We want to extend a heartfelt congrats to Leone, as well as the other deserving individuals and organisations nominated. If you nominated someone and they weren’t chosen, don’t worry. They’ll remain in the running throughout the duration of this campaign.
Previous Winners
September 2022: Proudly Productive
Help us choose the next Best of the West!
Do you know someone as deserving as Leone? Then we want to hear from you!
Maybe it’s the:
Parent who hosts a children’s book club at the local library.
Folks who work tirelessly at the local food bank.
Group of children planting trees for a sustainable future.
Individual who is suffering from an illness, but still takes time to raise awareness and help others in a similar situation.
Whoever it is, you can nominate them by clicking the button below. Nominate as many individuals, organisations or community groups that you want. Just be sure to explain what makes them so special and why they deserve this award.
Nominate someone deserving
How to watch the Best of the West
We’ll announce the winners and tell their story on 9News at 6pm during the Sunday bulletin, every month from now until January. We’ll also feature them right here on this blog!
The next winner will be announced on Sunday 27 November.
What: Best of the West, Sponsored by The Agency and 9News
Where: 9News
When: Every 4th Sunday during 9News at 6pm
Good luck to all our difference-makers out there. You’re all the Best of the West in our eyes!