AFTER being diagnosed three years ago, Glenis Pugliesi has not just been battling breast cancer, but promoting awareness among other women.

The talented patchworker was left shocked when a mammogram detected the cancer, and she has since been telling other women - and indeed, anyone - to perform routine checks for any form of cancer.

At the weekend, Mrs Pugliesi held her third annual Airing of the Quilts - a yearly fundraiser for cancer support on the Downs and a chance to remind everyone to be vigilant with checks.

She said she was pleased with the response.

"We had roughly 300 people come through (Saturday) from all over," she said.

"There were quite a few local faces too. It's so nice to see the support from the members of the community."

Quilts were made by a variety of people from places as far away as Brisbane, Ipswich, Dalby and Stanthorpe, and money was raised through gate entries, raffles, quilt nominations and food purchases.

The first Airing of the Quilts raised $7000, while last year's event raised $9000. This year Mrs Pugliesi said she would like to tip the $10,000 mark.

"That's a fair amount for just a few ladies and husbands to make," she said.

"All the money will go to breast care nurses. I didn't receive any counselling but I was very lucky with my own support group.

"I had people coming in after I was first diagnosed and saying they beat it years ago and telling me I'd be fine. It was amazing."

Mrs Pugliesi urged all women to be on the lookout for lumps and bumps, and encouraged men to be just as vigilant with prostate cancer.

"If you feel any lump, no matter what age you are - go to the doctor. You don't know what cancer feels like and the benefits (of being checked) far outweigh the risk of developing it."