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Update on Daniel's Story
At the age of three, Daniel was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and required many long months of life-saving treatment.
It is now just over two years since Daniel was first diagnosed with leukaemia, and we are delighted to share that he continues to pass each review with flying colours.
Face of Hope: Jason Hunt
In 2016 Jason Hunt lost his boss, friend and mentor to Lymphoma. He was compelled to do something to help, so ran a half-marathon as a member of TEAM Fight Cancer and raised money for people fighting cancer and their families.
More than a year later, Jason, with the help of his wife Deborah, continues to fundraise for Fight Cancer Foundation.
International soccer legends support kids with cancer
Children living with cancer met some of the English Premier League’s biggest names on Thursday 20 July 2017, for a special morning tea at Government House
Hosted by His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia, the morning tea gave the children, currently receiving education support through Fight Cancer Foundation’s Back on Track program, the chance to mingle with Liverpool Masters and Manchester United Masters players.
Faces of Hope: Marie and Ray Schembri
This month's Faces of Hope are Marie and Ray Schembri, from Top Gear Cleaning, who have been incredibly generous supporters of Fight Cancer Foundation for 10 years.
Marie and Ray support Fight Cancer Foundation's accommodation centre, BMDI Rotary House in North Melbourne in a variety of ways and are vital part of the Fight Cancer Foundation community.
A message from Fight Cancer Foundation's President and Chairman
A message from Fight Cancer Foundation's President and Chairman, Leonie Walsh, in response to Channel 7’s “Sunday Night” programme episode which aired on Sunday 18 June regarding unethical practices used by some third party fundraisers engaged by some Australian charities.
Faces of Hope: Barb Speldewinde
Full of energy and always looking for new ways to help, Barb has been a much loved volunteer with Fight Cancer Foundation for 17 years.
Barb began volunteering with Fight Cancer Foundation after her son-in-law underwent a Bone Marrow Transplant in 2007 and she is now an integral part of the Fight Cancer Foundation team.
Dîner Rouge at Bistro Thierry
The ninth annual Dîner Rouge at Bistro Thierry was a huge success, raising more than $65,000 for people living with cancer and their families.
Fight Cancer Foundation celebrates International Nurses Day
Meet Cord Blood Bank Nurse Sue and find out what it's like to be a Cord Blood Bank Nurse.
2016 Fight Cancer Foundation Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to Mr Alf Armstrong, who has been named 2016 Fight Cancer Foundation Volunteer of the Year.
Alf has been a volunteer with Fight Cancer Foundation for 14 years, and has made an extraordinary contribution to Fight Cancer Foundation's Albury Wodonga accommodation centre, Hilltop.
Faces of Hope: Peter Horwood
For more than ten years Peter has been supporting patients at Fight Cancer Foundation's accommodation centres.
Known for his wry sense of humour, Peter generously knits and donates beanies to make sure people living with cancer are 'a little more comfortable'.
The Little Red Luncheon supports seriously ill Tasmanians
On Friday 24 March The Little Red Luncheon raised almost $17,000 for seriously ill regional Tasmanians.
Faces of Hope: Kate
Kate tackled the 2017 Karma Resorts Rottnest Channel Swim on Saturday 25 February and used this personal challenge as the perfect opportunity to raise funds for people living with cancer and their families.
Celebrating International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, we want to celebrate the achievements of women and there is none better to spotlight than our very own President and Chairman, Leonie Walsh. A true leader, Leonie has provided integral support for women in science and used her own personal experiences to help others in the fight against cancer.
Faces of Hope: Betty Benson
Betty, along with her husband Cliff are Fight Cancer Foundation's longest serving volunteers.
Betty first began dedicating her time to the foundation following Cliff's diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in 1991.
Today, Betty can be seen at our Geelong Recycle Shop and manning our fundraising stalls at The Royal Melbourne Hospital with Cliff.
Update on Bella's Story
In 2013, little Bella was only three years old when she was diagnosed with cancer. We are happy to share that Bella is now three years cancer-free and recently completed prep. She has also caught up to her twin sister Lahni in every way.
Faces of Hope: Ida
This month’s Face of Hope is Fight Cancer Foundation’s Supporter Services Manager Ida Papadimitriou.
Ida has been involved with the Foundation for more than 17 years as both an employee and volunteer.
BMDI Cord Blood Bank: 20 years of saving lives
For 20 years, BMDI Cord Blood Bank has provided cord blood units for lifesaving stem cell transplant to help treat leukaemia and other life-threatening illnesses.
To commemorate this incredible milestone, we are taking a look back at the history of the cord blood bank.
Faces of Hope: Samantha Kanizay
This month we introduce you to Samantha Kanizay, Manager of Fight Cancer Foundation’s Hobart accommodation centre, John Opie House.
Samantha’s involvement with Fight Cancer Foundation began when her family stayed at Fight Cancer Foundation’s North Melbourne accommodation centre while her mother received treatment for cancer.
A message from the President and Chairman regarding charity fundraising practices
In recent days The Age has published a series of articles highlighting unethical practices used by some third party fundraisers engaged by some Australian charities.
