Kicking off the 2020 Footy Colours Day Season
After an extremely challenging first half of the year, we could all use a reason to celebrate and have something in our calendars to look forward to. Fight Cancer Foundation's Footy Colours Day is the perfect way to boost morale and bring your community together while helping kids with cancer.
Volunteer Profile: Jan
Jan has been a volunteer at our education support program for the last two years. She offers vital support to our education coordinators, and plays an important role for children receiving and recovering from cancer treatment.
Jan shared with us what a day in the life as a volunteer looks like and why she loves it so much.
A letter from the MD: COVID-19
It has been a truly challenging start to 2020. First the horrific bushfires and now a global pandemic, which is having extraordinary impact on all aspects of our lives.
On that note, I must share the troubling news that we are facing unprecedented interruption to our fundraising efforts, with our major events and fundraising campaigns postponed or cancelled.
Maxx's Story
Maxx was diagnosed with blood cancer when he was 18.
His only hope for survival was a bone marrow transplant.
A transplant meant Maxx and his mum Karyn had to move from Tasmania to Melbourne.
Public Appeal to raise $1 million
Fight Cancer Foundation has officially launched the capital appeal for the expansion of it's Albury Wodonga patient and carer accommodation centre, Hilltop.
Having recently appointed former Albury Mayor and active Rotarian Cr Alice Glachan as the Capital Campaign Fundraising Director, the Foundation is aiming to raise $1 million through the public appeal.
That's a wrap on Red Ball Melbourne 2019!
The 27th annual Red Ball Melbourne took place on Saturday 14 September 2019 and was a resounding success!
Hugh Jackman honoured with a Companion of the Order
Longstanding Patron Hugh Jackman has been recognised in this years Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Hugh has a long history with Fight Cancer Foundation. He has been an avid supporter since the early 1990's, and his generosity over the last two decades has made an enormous impact on Australian families living with cancer.
TEAM Fight Cancer at Run Melbourne 2019
Run Melbourne 2019 took place on Sunday 28 July, and Fight Cancer Foundation’s TEAM Fight Cancer was out in force in support of Australians living with cancer.
Just under $15,000 was raised by our incredible TEAM - funds which will directly support Australians living with cancer through our life-saving research and vital support programs.
Jo Stanley to host Red Ball Melbourne 2019
We're excited to announce that Jo Stanley is set to host Red Ball Melbourne 2019!
Jo, a popular and much loved Aussie star, has been gracing Australia's airwaves since 1993. She has hosted several successful breakfast radio shows and has appeared on several TV shows across various networks.
