At Fight Cancer Foundation, our mission is simple but powerful: to make sure that no one fights cancer alone.
Since 1989, we’ve stood beside families during the toughest of times – from launching the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry and Cord Blood Bank, to providing safe, affordable accommodation close to hospitals, to funding research that pushes us closer to a cure.
Cancer doesn’t just impact the patient. It disrupts the whole family – work, school, and home life are all put on hold. Add the rising cost of living, and the pressure on families is greater than ever. That’s why your generosity is so vital.
Together with our partners, supporters, and community, we are keeping families close, and funding medical research that saves lives.
Our impact
Helped give
2,131 people
accommodation
Provided a total of
10,024 nights of rest
for family members near their child in hospital
Saved families
thousands of dollars
accommodation
Accommodation
Giving families facing a fight against childhood cancer a home away from home in two states: NSW and VIC.
Stories of Hope
Behind every number is a child and a family whose world has been turned upside down by cancer. These are just two of the many families who found strength, comfort and stability through Fight Cancer Foundation.
A Year Away, Not Alone
Alta’s Story
Alta was eight when her world turned upside down. Aplastic anaemia. A year away from home. 100 long days in recovery post-bone marrow transplant. Her family travelled from Bendigo to Melbourne for 18 months of treatment.
Family by His Side
Will’s Story
When Will needed treatment in Melbourne, far from home, his family faced an impossible choice. Thanks to Fight Cancer Foundation supporters, they had a place to stay close by — so they could be with him every step of the way.
Why your generosity is needed more than ever…
Three Aussie kids are diagnosed with cancer every day.
The cost of living crisis is squeezing Australian families.
On average, a child will spend over six months away from home, school, and friends during their cancer treatment.
The transformational impact of your support
Your generosity keeps families strong in the fight against cancer. It means:
- Kids still get moments of joy – a book, a toy, a reason to smile.
- Families walk into a room that feels like home, not just four walls.
- Parents can stay close to their child instead of miles away.
- Researchers push forward with the breakthroughs that save lives.
- Our centres stay safe, welcoming, and ready for the next family who needs them.
