Browsing Charities
BirdLife Australia
(AU, 75149124774) Browse events
YTD Raised: $250.00
(AU, 75149124774) At BirdLife Australia we work to preserve and protect Australia’s native birds through research, action, education and engagement.
Without A Ribbon Incorporated
(AU, 88169690760) Browse events
YTD Raised: $230.00Without A Ribbon is fighting to support those diagnosed with rare cancers. These cancers are so rare that they are not allocated a ribbon though existing cancer related councils around the world.
Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), The University of Queensland
(AU, 63942912684) Browse events
YTD Raised: $229.72Established in 2003, the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) is a flagship research institute at The University of Queensland (UQ) and home to more than 400 researchers working to understand brain function in both the healthy and diseased brain. Through collaborations with clinicians and commercial partners, basic research findings are applied to the development of new therapeutic approaches to combat diseases in which brain function has failed or is compromised.
INTERNATIONAL FOXG1 FOUNDATION (AUSTRALIA)
(AU, 90607182650) Browse events
YTD Raised: $200.62The goal of the International FoxG1 Foundation is to provide hope and support for individuals with FoxG1 and their families. We aim to achieve this by seeking to raise awareness of FoxG1 and to progress research to find a cure for FoxG1 Syndrome. We also seek to assist families with updates on latest research and advances to ease the symptoms and alleviate care to make the lives of affected individuals as comfortable as meaningful as possible.
Can Too Foundation: Fitness Fighting Cancer
(AU, 53169310696) Browse events
YTD Raised: $200.00The Can Too Foundation transforms lives through fun, fitness, friends and fundraising. Beginners and experienced people alike are given professional coaching as part of a team to run, swim or ride in events – including marathon, half marathon 10km and 7/14km relay runs; as well as ocean swims and triathlons. In return, participants raise valuable funds that fund brilliant, innovative cancer researchers. Can Too is for everybody. At Can Too we believe that everyone can achieve goals they only dreamed of. There is a stretch goal in all of us and with a desire we all CAN TOO do anything we set out to do. We just need to take that first step, join Can Too and anything is possible!!! We believe you CAN TOO!!
Down Syndrome Association of QLD
(AU, 38934427390) Browse events
YTD Raised: $199.69The mission of the DSAQ Inc. is to build community awareness and to support, advocate for and empower people with Down syndrome in order for them to take their rightful place as valuable and contributing members of their local and global community.
Charlies Foundation for Research Ltd
(AU, 24165388125) Browse events
YTD Raised: $186.93Charlies Foundation for Research is the primary fundraising organisation supporting world-leading translational research at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. The Foundation allows West Australians to get directly involved with patient-centred research at the coalface with patients. We can facilitate and recognise specific research requests, linking funders with researchers.
Cancer Care Centre Inc
(AU, 73640293985) Browse events
YTD Raised: $185.00Cancer Care Centre Inc is a community based, not-for-profit organisation offering a wide range of complementary care to support cancer patients and their families. Complementary care refers to a variety of holistic health services which enhance well-being on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. Areas specific to cancer care include interpersonal support such as counseling and support groups, stress management approaches such as meditation and massage, and nutritional approaches such as healthy cooking.
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
(AU, 88002198905) Browse events
YTD Raised: $184.97The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is one of the world's leading respiratory and sleep research organisations. We are a not-for-profit organisation with over 200 medical researchers working to uncover the causes of sleep and breathing diseases, as well as developing better treatments.
Royal Adelaide Hospital Research Fund
(AU, 96269526412) Browse events
YTD Raised: $156.00The Royal Adelaide Hospital Research Fund is the fundraising arm of the Royal Adelaide Hospital which is South Australia’s largest accredited teaching hospital. RAH Research Fund strives to fund life-saving research projects undertaken by the Hanson Institute and Centre for Cancer Biology. Our 350 researchers work around the clock everyday to find better treatments for all patients diagnosed with cancer and other terminal diseases. RAH Research Fund is committed to medical research and with your help we can give hope and find a healthier future for everyone.
Australian Prostate Cancer Research
(AU, 63151598908) Browse events
YTD Raised: $150.00Australian Prostate Cancer Research is a national research organisation that partners with leading institutions to develop, fund and deliver national research programs. We are committed and driven to discover the killer cause in prostate cancer, improve patient outcomes and educate people on all aspects of diagnosis, treatment and patient care, thereby empowering men and their families.
Cherish Foundation
(AU, 86158553229) Browse events
YTD Raised: $144.08Cherish Women's Cancer Foundation registered as Gynaecological Cancer Foundation Ltd is a Queensland-based not for profit organisation dedicated to raising public awareness and funding for world best Australian research into beating gynaecological cancers. The Foundation is committed to supporting world-leading research and actively supports clinical research to deliver real outcomes. It strives to ensure scientists on the frontline and the women affected have access to the resources they need to beat this aggressive killer.
Down Syndrome WA
(AU, 39632817236) Browse events
YTD Raised: $132.14Down Syndrome WA provides support and information to people with Down syndrome and their families, and helps raise awareness about people with Down syndrome in the community. Our vision is that people with Down syndrome live a life of their choice and make their contribution to the community. Our mission is to support people with Down syndrome to achieve their goals.
Children's Leukaemia and Cancer Research Fund (the Trustee for)
(AU, 85900470711) Browse events
YTD Raised: $130.00The Children's Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc) is a charity based in WA. Our aims are to raise funds to promote medical research into childhood cancers and to encourage and advance investigation into the cause, prevention and diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses.
Cancer Council SA
(AU, 31469615538) Browse events
YTD Raised: $120.93As the state's leading independent, non-government cancer organisation, Cancer Council SA is committed to minimizing the impact of all cancers for all South Australians through research, prevention and support strategies. Since 1928 Cancer Council SA has worked resolutely to defeat cancer, and create hope for the people it affects, by providing up to date information, practical and emotional support for cancer patients, their families, and carers.
Kidney Health Australia
(AU, 37008464426) Browse events
YTD Raised: $120.00Each year more Australians die with kidney related disease than breast cancer, prostate cancer and even road deaths. Sadly, 1 in 3 Australians is at increased risk of kidney disease and an estimated 1.7 million Australians over the age of 25 already have at least one clinical sign of existing kidney disease. Kidney Health Australia, formerly known as the Australian Kidney Foundation, is a national health care charity with a vision to save and improve the lives of Australians affected by kidney disease. Kidney Health Australia aims to; • Educate the general public about the risk factors of kidney disease and train health professionals to help spread this message. • Advocate on behalf of all kidney patients and the tireless carers who support those living with kidney disease. • Research for a cure. Kidney Health Australia is the largest non-government funder of kidney disease research in Australia. • Support Australians affected by kidney disease through a range of resources and programs. Kidney Health Australia is independent of Governments and indebted to the community for their support.
AUSTRALIAN LEUKODYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP INC
(AU, 61091020021) Browse events
YTD Raised: $110.33'Leukodystrophy' and the related term ‘leukoencephalopathy’ refer to a group of more than thirty genetic, neurological conditions that affect the myelin, or white matter, of the brain and spinal cord. The conditions are degenerative and typically severe. The majority of those affected by Leukodystrophies are children - there is no cure. The impacts of Leukodystrophies on families are devastating. The Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group Inc (ALDS) is a voluntary, non-profit organisation that helps raise funds to provide counselling, support and information to families and individuals affected by Leukodystrophy. The group also engages with the medical and scientific community in order to raise awareness and encourage a greater degree of understanding, better diagnosis and research into this devastating group of diseases.
Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland
(AU, 25891348696) Browse events
YTD Raised: $103.00Formed in 1975, the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation focused on the care and support of patients and their families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. The Foundation provides a range of practical support services including counselling, education, transportation, financial assistance and home-away-from-home accommodation near treatment centres for patients and their families. All services are provided free of charge. After diagnosis, regional patients may need to receive immediate treatment in Brisbane or Townsville. The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland has four purpose-built accommodation centres (three in Brisbane and one in Townsville), built especially to cater for the needs of patients and their families. The Foundation invests more than $1 million each year towards medical research seeking better treatments, higher survival rates and hopefully cures. The Foundation receives no ongoing government funding and relies on the generosity of the people and businesses of Queensland.
Arthritis SA (Arthritis Foundation of South Australia Inc)
(AU, 53784654861) Browse events
YTD Raised: $100.00Arthritis SA is committed to improving the quality of life of people with Arthritis and related conditions. Arthritis SA aims to reduce the social and economic burden of Arthritis through research, education and support. An integral part of Arthritis SA's commitment to all South Australians is to ensure our programmes and support services are available in various locations throughout metropolitan and rural South Australia. All funds raised will be used for research programs in order to find a cure and better treatments for arthritis and to reduce the social and economic burden of arthritis on individuals and their carers.
Kidsafe Western Australia
(AU, 73013791655) Browse events
YTD Raised: $99.33Kidsafe is the leading Australian, non-government, not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injuries and reducing the resulting deaths and disabilities associated with childhood "accidents" in children under the age of 15 years through education, research, advocacy and environmental and legislative change. Injuries are the leading cause of death in Australian children aged one to fourteen, accounting for nearly half of all deaths in this age group. More children die of injury than die of cancer, asthma and infectious diseases combined
Asthma Foundation of SA
(AU, 29187159478) Browse events
YTD Raised: $95.00Asthma Foundation SA's purpose is to seek a cure for asthma and to improve the quality of life of people living with asthma. Over 2 million Australians have asthma - that's 1 in 10 people. Unfortunately many don’t recognise asthma symptoms or realise how serious it can be. A person can survive for weeks without food, days without water but only a few minutes without air. It’s time to take asthma seriously! Established in 1963, Asthma SA aims to support every South Australian who struggles for breath by providing information, education, training and advocacy in the community, as well as promoting research.
Anti-Cancer Foundation of South Australia
(AU, 29053873822) Browse events
YTD Raised: $85.00At Cancer Council SA, we believe we can and will beat cancer and there are things we can all do every day to bring that day closer. We are the only organisation in South Australia that works across every area of every cancer: • Research • Prevention • Support • Advocacy We are here for people touched by cancer today and to prevent and manage cancer into the future. Our unique combination of local program delivery, community engagement and national influence enables everyone who cares about beating cancer make the biggest possible difference. Since we first started our work in 1928, we have seen support for people with cancer improve, prevention campaigns work and, since 1990, survival rates for many common cancers increase by as much as 30 per cent. As an independent, non-government organisation, this incredible work is only made possible by the extraordinarily generous support of the South Australian community: our donors, our volunteers and our Ambassadors. To them, we say thank you.
Breast and Prostate Cancer Association of Qld Inc
(AU, 44367067442) Browse events
YTD Raised: $85.00Volunteer managed charitable organization providing funds for specialist nurses, patient financial assistance, community seminars and research projects. Supporting rural and regional Queensland patients. All donations are greatly appreciated!
Childhood Cancer Support Inc.
(AU, 45914790985) Browse events
YTD Raised: $76.84Childhood Cancer Support helps keep families of a child with cancer together as kids can't fight cancer alone. Childhood Cancer Support has a unique and essential job providing much needed practical, financial, social and emotional support to help families cope with the challenges of having a child with cancer. More than 600 Australian children being diagnosed with cancer each year, three children will die from cancer every week and 1/3 of children diagnosed will relapsing in their first 18months of treatment. Childhood Cancer Support is the only nonprofit organisation working throughout QLD, NSW and NT that specialises in working with families who have a child with any form of cancer. For 37 years Childhood Cancer Support’s mission has been to offer families accommodation at no cost while their child receives treatment, and provide friendship and support during and after their cancer journey - their home away from home with others who are travelling along the same journey.
Asthma Foundation WA
(AU, 57057873242) Browse events
YTD Raised: $70.18A person can survive for weeks without food, days without water but only a few minutes without air. It’s about time to take asthma seriously! Asthma Foundation WA's vision is to free West Australians from the burden of asthma. Over 2 million Australians have asthma and many can quickly find themselves struggling to breathe. Unfortunately many people don’t recognise asthma symptoms or realise how serious asthma can be. Our purpose is to provide information, education, training, and advocacy in the community and to promote and fund respiratory research.