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Driving home the importance of cancer research

Icon Writers / 03 Jun, 2024

Nolan’s Interstate Transport, one of Australia’s largest family-owned and operated Transport businesses have partnered with Icon Cancer Foundation (ICF) to help drive home the importance of cancer research.

On Friday, 31 May, the team unveiled the new trailer design to join its truck fleet supporting Icon Cancer Foundation in Toowoomba, Queensland.

The new truck and trailer joins Nolan’s 100+ fleet of vehicles and will be delivering goods along the eastern seaboard of Australia. ICF Community and Partnerships Manager, Leanne Hardyman said increased funding and awareness from the truck will help its investment in research at Icon’s cancer centres across Australia, helping to contribute to breakthroughs and advancements in cancer treatments.

“We’re extremely thankful to have the support of the Nolan family. Their generous support is vital in funding and raising awareness of our research,” Leanne said.

“The reality is cancer touches the lives of many people.

“Research is crucial to enhancing patient survival and quality of life, and while progress has been made, there’s still a long way to go.

“At Icon Cancer Foundation, we’re working to accelerate our clinical trials and research program.

“We want to be at the forefront of research, bringing hope to patients living with cancer now and in the future.”

The Nolan Family

The Nolan family know all too well the devastating impact cancer has on families. In 2014, then-owner, Terry Nolan lost his seven-year battle with renal cell cancer. Terry’s son, Darren, who took over the reins of the family business following Terry’s passing, alongside his brother Adrian (better known by his nickname, Flea), has also battled renal cell cancer.

Both Terry and Darren underwent treatment at Icon Cancer Centre and have strong ties to the Icon centre in Toowoomba. Terry, who was a research patient on a clinical trial during his treatment, was a generous supporter of the Icon Cancer Foundation. Now, Terry’s family are continuing that legacy.

“As a family, we really wanted to give back to an organisation that has helped us and others,” said Flea’s wife, Sandie Nolan.

“Terry never felt like he was just another number, and everyone at Icon were extremely caring during his cancer treatment,” said Flea’s wife, Sandie Nolan.

Learn more about Icon Cancer Foundation.