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Breast and Prostate Cancer Association of Qld Inc
(AU, 44367067442) Browse events
YTD Raised: $85.00
(AU, 44367067442) Volunteer 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: $76.84
(AU, 45914790985) Childhood 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.
Amanda Young Foundation
(AU, 34103557160) Browse events
YTD Raised: $65.20The Foundation achieves its mission through: * * * *
Lions Eye Institute
(AU, 48106521439) Browse events
YTD Raised: $60.50The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) has posted a number of remarkable breakthroughs in its drive to achieve its mission – prevent and cure blindness and eye disease. LEI’s achievements include: Gene therapy research which in 2005 was recognised by the National Health and Medical Research Council as one of their “10 of the Best” publicly funded research projects, and is now translating into treatment for macular degeneration Development of retinal bypass surgery – a laser treatment that creates bypasses around blockages in the retinal vein to restore sight in those affected Development of the world’s first dissolvable glaucoma tube for microsurgery to control glaucoma Design of a robotics ultra-microsurgical system which will allow surgical treatments currently limited by the tremor of a surgeon’s hand NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence for the Translation of Genetic Eye Research. Our activities are underpinned by a continuous improvement program and worldwide collaborative research. We are proud to have been awarded the highest ranking in the federal government’s most recent (2012) Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). See
NELUNE Foundation
(AU, 82609188168) Browse events
YTD Raised: $60.49The NELUNE Foundation is a not-for-profit charity that supports children, adolescents, adults and their families to cope with the impact of cancer by providing emotional support, care and post-operative medical aids not covered by government or private medical funding. The NELUNE Foundation aims to provide psychological and practical support, assistance and care for public hospital and financially disadvantaged cancer patients in the community – ‘Helping Patients Fight Cancer with Dignity’ All funds raised are donated in full to assist with the funding of a number of ongoing, long-term projects. Please visit www.thenelunefoundation.org for more information.
Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation
(AU, 42135196244) Browse events
YTD Raised: $60.00The Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation funds medical research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure of leukaemia and other diseases treatable by bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. Arrow currently supports critical research into how microRNA genes contribute to the uncontrolled growth and immature features which are hallmarks of leukaemia. This year, Arrow awarded four PhD scholarships in support of research into leukaemia and stem cell transplantation; and six nursing scholarships to nurses wanting to further their education in the field of blood cancers with the College of Nursing. Arrow also supports patients through accommodation, education, travel assistance and a free Wig Library for patients experiencing hair loss through chemotherapy.
Scleroderma Victoria
(AU, 45674166348) Browse events
YTD Raised: $54.77Scleroderma is a little known disease with no known cause and no cure. Scleroderma Victoria/Australia is a non profit organisation run by volunteers to support those with Scleroderma, their family and friends, to promote community awareness of Scleroderma and to encourage and support research into Scleroderma.
Heart Research Institute
(AU, 41003209952) Browse events
YTD Raised: $33.241 Australian dies every 12 minutes from Heart Disease ! 40% of children under 15 years now show early signs of Heart Disease. The Heart Research Institute is leading the fight against Heart Disease, the world's number 1 Killer. Our talented scientists are developing new scientific knowledge, which will lead to the early detection, prevention and reversal of heart disease. With your help we can make TODAY'S RESEARCH ... TOMORROW'S CURE.
Still I Rise Foundation
(AU, 69921640130) Browse events
YTD Raised: $30.00The Still I Rise Foundation Limited is here to provide SUPPORT TODAY not a cure tomorrow, to the millions of Australian's living with cancer. We offer very specific services, with very measurable objectives and outcomes that allow us to be transparent and accountable with our support network; of which we would be eternally grateful if you joined. We exist to provide Australians fighting cancer, and their families with access to Counsellors completely free of charge. Without your donation, our dream of providing this service to all Australians would be further from reality, so thank you!
BioAutism Limited
(AU, 68161601092) Browse events
YTD Raised: $22.48BioAutism is a health promotion charity raising funds to support research into the underlying causes of autism. This research will lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatments, and possibly help prevent the occurrence of autism. BioAutism also acts to raise autism awareness in the broader community, Government, scientific and health organisations.
Batten Disease Association
(AU, 56056138994) Browse events
YTD Raised: $15.24The Batten Disease Association (Batten Disease Support & Research Assoc. Inc. Australian Chapter) aims to assist and support children affected by the fatal, incurable and genetic – Batten Disease: * To provide a parent communication network, information and emotional support to families of persons affected by Batten Disease; * Act as a national registry for NCL researchers throughout the world and endeavour to support their work; * Maximise the opportunities of persons affected by Batten disease; * Educate all concerned about the special needs required.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
(AU, 45615521452) Browse events
YTD Raised: $11.17The Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA) is dedicated to improving the health of people living with allergy, immunodeficiencies and other immune diseases. We fund medical research projects that will lead to the better detection of disease, strategies for prevention, improved treatments and potential cures. These grants promote collaborations between researchers throughout Australia and New Zealand. Young researchers trying to break into the competitive world of medical research are supported through the AIFA Early Career Researchers Grant. AIFA is not government funded and relies on donations from individuals and organisations.
Fight Cancer Foundation
(AU, 93097333018) Browse events
YTD Raised: $11.17The Fight Cancer Foundation established in 1989 as the Bone Marrow Donor Institute, provides care, treatment and support to cancer patients and their families. We fund research into improved treatment methods, to find a cure for life threatening cancers and we fund projects that provide families with medical and emotional support throughout their difficult journey.
Bowel Cancer Australia
(AU, 98095158633) Browse events
YTD Raised: $10.00Bowel Cancer Australia works to reduce the impact of bowel cancer in our society through advocacy, awareness, education, support and research. We aim to help save lives from this common cancer, Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. Bowel cancer affects men and women equally, of any age. 77 people die every week from the disease, and 1 in 12 of us will receive a bowel cancer diagnosis during our lifetime. Charity initiatives such as Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, BowelScreen Australia and the Health in the Workplace Program raise awareness among health professionals and the community about the importance of early detection and intervention in the successful treatment of bowel cancer. Through our ‘Love My Family’ Community, we provide support, resources and advocacy for bowel cancer patients, their carers, close relatives and friends. To do all this, we rely on public support.
Solaris Care (AU, 29933725490) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00SolarisCare aims to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and carers by giving them the support they require to cope with the emotional and physical side effects of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. A purpose built drop-in centre provides a safe place to reflect and have time-out. Trained volunteers provide information, links to other support groups, a 'listening ear' and complementary therapies. The SolarisCare Foundation Research Team brings together representatives from health care services, accredited complementary therapists and universities across the Perth metropolitan area with the vision of promoting and supporting research into patient centred cancer care. SolarisCare Foundation is completely self funded and relies on the generosity of people from local business and the community who share the vision and recognize the importance of providing supportive care to cancer patients and carers.
All Mixed Up (AU, 97204841349) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00 To Help Tasmanian Families and Individuals struggling with Terminal Cancer by helping them financially, whether it be by paying bills, airfares or the necessaries of life. ALL MIXED UP came together when a very close friend was diagnosed with terminal secondary liver cancer. The group of friends wanted to help out the family financially and to help there friend live out his life long dream of travelling Australia with his family. All Committee members have volunteered there time an energy into all details of this orgasnisation and fundraisers we personally as an organisation have run, no wages are paid to any member from any of the funds that we raise. Living with a chronic illness, such as cancer, can be a disrupting force in your life. Besides the physical aspects of the illness, from coping with treatment side effects to being limited in your abilities or independence, there are also numerous social complexities that can make managing difficult and everyday life more stressful. Your illness may make working an impossibility, which may cause financial problems or add to the stress of paying for treatment. For some patients and families, the financial burden is apparent at diagnosis, while for others, it builds up over the course of years of treatment. The financial burden for cancer patients is the cause of many missing doctor appointments, failing to take medication, or cutting back on necessities. Out-of-pocket expenses for cancer patients continue to be on the rise, leaving many with a huge financial burden that can be almost impossible to overcome. You may also feel alone while dealing with the hurdles of treatment, testing and doctor visits. Experience has taught you that your body post-treatment is different than you were prior to The diagnosis, but nobody said anything about that. Right now, feeling overwhelmed might be described as an understatement. Still, matters of the pocketbook are often the most stressful, and it is not unusual for patients and family to feel embarrassed to discuss financial issues. However it is important to reach out before The illness becomes a tremendous financial crisis, but where do you look for help? This is where we can help, we run Fundraisers to help patients and families in their time of need, whether it be car registration, rates payment, medical equipment, air fares, new washing machine or other household item, school clothes/excursions, the list is endless. Just remember you are not alone, we are here to help.
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Research Foundation (AU, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Research Foundation - N/A) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00The HSP Research Foundation is an Australian organisation formed in 2005. It is both an Incorporated Association and a Registered Charity. It is 100% run by volunteers. There are no paid workers. The focus is on research, support and education. Over 95% of all funds raised (ie. over 95c in every dollar) go directly to fund HSP research in our Towards a Cure for HSP research program. Our website is the hub of our widely dispersed community. We are part of an HSP global community and actively collaborate with similar organisations worldwide. The Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Research Foundation was created in 2005 with the purpose of finding a cure for HSP – an inherited, degenerative disease affecting mainly the legs, causing spasticity and severely impairing walking. Many HSPers need canes, walkers or wheelchairs to get around. The HSP Research Foundation is an incorporated, registered Australian charity, which has successfully funded research into genetic testing to identify specifically which of numerous possible gene mutations is causing the disease in each case. We are now funding a research program Towards a Cure for HSP using adult stem cells, and are at the stage of initiating a project to discover therapeutic drug candidates to compensate for impaired cell functioning caused by HSP gene mutations. An early focus of the Foundation was to facilitate the establishment of a reliable, fast, affordable, nationally-available, genetic testing service for HSP. One of the immediate benefits is to vastly improve diagnosis, so eliminating the uncertainty regarding family members’ disease status and the negative impact that has on the wellbeing of both individuals and families. By far and away our main focus now is our research program Towards a Cure for HSP. The Foundation is also the community hub for HSPers in Australia, providing support, awareness and education – including this website and annual Workshops in different cities. Over a period of 2 years the HSPRF collaborated with the ANZAC Research Institute of the University of Sydney to develop tests for the most common HSP genes and funded the research in the amount of $84,000. The Foundation then turned its attention to stem cell research, raising $100,000 to fund a Pilot Study conducted by the National Centre for Adult Stem Cell Research (NCASCR) at the Griffith University-based Eskitis Institute for Cell and Molecular Therapies in Queensland, in association with the Kolling Institute of Medical Research of the University of Sydney. Because of the scope and promise of this research, and the local availability of world-class people and facilities, the Foundation initiated this project and fostered it to the stage of implementation. It is now complete, yielding promising results and lending confidence to pursue a new research project for 2010/11 to discover therapeutic drug candidates to compensate for cell functioning impaired by HSP gene mutations. The Foundation is pursuing funding from Australian philanthropic organisations, and from the Australian HSP community by direct fundraising and encouraging people to hold events and fundraise on our behalf. Paramount in the Constitution is the purpose statement. Objects and purposes of the association are: As its principal activity, to promote the prevention and/or control of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) in human beings and without limiting the foregoing. To promote research into the detection and prevention of the disease of HSP. To advance genetic detection, control, prevention and alleviation of suffering for people with HSP. For the above purposes to maintain a gift fund into which gifts and any money received will be paid.
Our House (AU, 51141132747) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00Our House is a joint project by Northern Rivers Community Cancer Foundation (NRCCF) and Our Kids. It is a purpose built 20 unit accommodation for cancer patients and their families who are receiving care at the new Cancer Unit at Lismore. It is also provides accommodation for parents who have children in Children Ward or babies in the Special Care Unit at Lismore Base Hospital as well as carers and guests of patient receiving medical care in Lismore. Our House would not have been possible without the amazing support from the Government and the local community who saw the need, rallied together and raised the $5.6 million to complete the build. The funds raised included grants from the Federal Government of $3.6 million, State Government of $1/2 million and Cancer Council of $1/2 million. The Northern Rivers Community raised the final amount of $1 million which included $220,000 from Dry July, $200,000 from the Ballina Shire Combined Services Clubs,$180,000 from the Goonellabah Senior Citizens, $105,000 from Northern Cooperative Meat Company, $101,000 from Newcastle Permanent, $68,000 from Australia Lions Foundation, the Lions Q1 Northern Rivers Community Trust and the Lismore City Lions Club. Not to mention the many community and services clubs, local businesses and individuals who also generously gave to help make Our House a reality. On behalf of guests who are and will stay at Our House thank you to all who helped make this project a beautiful example of what happens when a community works together to fill a need.
Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre - Cambelltown Hospital - SWSLHD (AU, 83313800267) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00The primary purpose of the SWSLHD Cancer Service is to provide timely, high quality, comprehensive and compassionate care to people within the Area who are affected by cancer and to those referred to our facilities and services for specialist care. SWSLHD Cancer Service is at the leading edge of cancer treatment and research in Australia. These facilities provide comprehensive Oncology consultative services, as well as Specialty Surgery, Radiation treatment, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Haematology, Cancer Genetics and Psychology services. Integrated multidisciplinary teams specialise in high activity tumour groups, currently in the areas of Breast, Gynaecology, Haematology, Head and Neck, Genito-Urinary, Lung, Colorectal, Upper Gastro-Intestinal and Neurology. We have a full schedule of support programmes for families, carers and staff, as well as education materials for specific tumour groups, and supportive care pathways. The Cancer Council - Southern Highlands Transport Service Macarthur Chemotherapy Suite Macarthur Radiation Treatment Macarthur Oncology Clinic Consultations Fight The 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Inc Nursing Assessment Unit Clinical Psychology Services Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Wellness Centre Look Good... Feel Better Program MCTC Volunteers Wig Library
John Trivett Foundation (AU, 68081486071) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00The John Trivett Foundation for Research into the Causes of Primary Brain Tumours was established in 1998 to commemorate and continue the philanthropy of the late John Trivett. John Trivett was born in Sydney in 1939 and died in Brisbane in 1997 of a Glioblastoma Multiforme. John was indefatigable when it came to doing what he loved. He created successful businesses in Perth, Sydney and Brisbane and in so doing inspired colleagues, staff and clients. He was committed to supporting the communities which were loyal to his business endeavours. Amongst those projects he is remembered for are his contribution to the restoration of Customs House Brisbane, and the centenary of the Queensland Art Gallery. Public support for The Foundation was both spontaneous and generous and $500,000 was raised for The Foundation. The Princess Alexandra Centres for Health Research supported the project and in due course there emerged a collaboration with the IMB and The University of Queensland, further resulting in the appointment in 2002 of Dr Tammy Ellis to the position of Trivett Fellow under the direction of Professor Brandon Wainwright. The agreement with Dr Ellis is for an initial period of five years, which ended in 2007. Dr Ellis made considerable headway with the research for the Trivett Foundation following: 1. The genetic fingerprint of Glioblastomas 2. The role of Patched in brain development and Medulloblastoma formation. 3. The role of Patched in neuronal stem cells and isolation of Medulloblastoma stem cells. We seek to raise more funds in order to continue this great work.
SAHMRI (AU, 54141228346) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00The South Australian Government commissioned the Review of Health and Medical Research in South Australia, conducted by Professor John Shine and Mr Alan Young AM, which recommended the establishment of a dedicated, flagship research institute for South Australia. In response to this recommendation, the South Australian Government committed to establish SAHMRI in 2008, and the Federal Government allocated $200 million to build our research facility. In December 2009, SAHMRI was incorporated as the state’s first independent flagship health and medical research institute. As a new entity, SAHMRI will significantly increase the nation’s capacity for leading scientific research by: Building a team of more than 600 outstanding researchers, who will work together in the search for better treatments and cures for some of the world’s most challenging diseases Creating a world-class precinct of medical research and clinical application, with state of the art laboratories and equipment in a purpose-built, iconic, 25,000 square-metre facility, adjacent to the site of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (new RAH) Actively fostering and nurturing a new generation of the top research minds, and undertaking extensive and interactive community engagement and education programs.
Pallister-Killian Syndrome Foundation of Australia (AU, 49154505487) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder. PKS Foundation of Australia is a not for profit organisation aimed at generating awareness about the disorder within the general community and medical professionals; supporting kids and families of those affected by PKS achieve a better quality of life, through therapy and equipment support and generating sufficient resources to fund research into many of unknown facets of this disorder. Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a relatively rare syndrome. As a result, very little information and support has been available to families in the past. Most medical professionals have never heard of PKS. PKSFA has been established to provide help and support to individuals diagnosed with PKS and their families as well as raising awareness and providing information to the medical community. To maximise the quality of life of individuals who are diagnosed with Pallister-Killian Syndrome by: Providing equipment and services for those with PKS; Supporting parents and family; Promoting research into PKS; Raising community awareness of PKS.
Emerikus Land Foundation
(AU, 12165276728) Browse events
YTD Raised: $0.00Did you no there is 2.6 MILLION stillbirths alone each year globally?? Emerikus Land Foundation is giving grieving parents & family's more time with their babies before the finally goodbye by donating COLD CUDDLE COTS to maternity hospitals AUSTRALIA WIDE. To date we have donated 5 packages through fund raising doing Sausage sizzles and online Auctions and through the generosity of people making donations. Sending parents down to the Morgue is distressing its not a nice place to want to have to have memories of your baby. Cold cuddle cots stop the need for all the extra grief that can be caused due to time away from baby and also having to go to the cold uninviting morgue. While we are giving parents extra time we are also giving them beautiful memories of their time spent with their babies by donating a beautiful bassinet that hides the Machine and tubing itself under the skirting that is placed around the bassinet. Having photos taking of their babies inside our bassinet is much nicer then the clinical ones. All of our bassinets plus bedding that is also donated is all Embroidered with Emerikus Land Foundation. We also give parents a blanket from the foundation as a keep sake item, As we no its all these little things that we will treasure for the rest of our life. www.facebook.com/emerikuslandfoundation www.emerikuslandfoundation.org.au While your donation is helping us to reach our goals it is helping parents through the darkest days of their lives and even if we only helped one family our goal is already a success in our eyes. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. Thank you to each and every one of you that help us along our journey..