Each year on February 4, World Cancer Day empowers all of us across the world to show support, raise our collective voice, take personal action and press our governments to do more.

This is important for the Broncos as they announce they have teamed up with Cancer Council QLD to raise awareness – but also for another reason that is close to the club.

Because this year for Broncos’ front rower Joe Ofahengaue and his partner Sofi Leota, World Cancer Day has a special significance.

In 2018 it was estimated 139,321 Australians were diagnosed with cancer, proving the disease does not discriminate.

This became a reality for the Ofahengaue and Leota families when Sofi was diagnosed with Grade Three Invasive Breast Cancer last year.

The young couple were rocked by this news, but Sofi vowed to give cancer the boot, and that is just what she has done.

The Channel 9 News team caught up with the young couple over the weekend as they shared the wonderful news that Sofi was in remission.

She has used for battle to raise awareness for all women, young and old, to check their breasts regularly and head to the doctor if anything feels different.

Last year we brought you the story of Sofi Leota. Back then there were tears and trepidation, but after months of hardship, we're thrilled to report Sofi is in remission. @Jonathan_Uptin #9News pic.twitter.com/Q3Va0ewW9m — Nine News Queensland (@9NewsQueensland) February 3, 2019

Therefore the Brisbane Broncos are excited that Cancer Council QLD will be one of their official Charity Partners in 2019.

Cancer Council Queensland's mission is to reduce the burden of cancer and raises funds that are dedicated to improving quality of life for people living with cancer, research, patient care, prevention and early detection.

“This is a cause that hits close to home for the club, especially through Joe and Sofi, and we look forward to working closely with Cancer Council throughout 2019,” said Broncos’ chief executive Paul White.