Fight Cancer Foundation
Paul Jesseph Base Hickman was inspired to join TEAM Fight Cancer to help people living with cancer – people like his sister and good friend. Committed to the fight against cancer, Paul will be performing from September 21–24 at Dancehouse Carlton North as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2016 – with all proceeds from the performances donated to Fight Cancer Foundation.
This month’s Face of Hope is TEAM Champion for Sydney active events Jade Hunter.
As a writer, blogger, model and fitness ambassador Jade combines her passion for active living with her commitment to the fight against cancer by leading TEAM Fight Cancer at active events in Sydney and sharing her tips and tricks with other team members.
This month we introduce you to Fight Cancer Foundation’s John Opie House fundraising committee member, Nicole.
Following a personal experience with cancer Nicole understands the importance of accommodation centres for seriously ill regional Tasmanians. This experience motivates Nicole to do her part in the fight against cancer.
This month we introduce you to Lia Dunton. As a media and communications graduate with a background in data management, Lia assists Fight Cancer Foundation staff with a wide range of tasks.
Lia’s personal experience with cancer motivates her to volunteer her time with Fight Cancer Foundation to help other families battling cancer.
This month we introduce Kate Nicholls as our Face of Hope. Kate currently works as a Director and Senior Consultant with Avant Group, a leading business strategy and government consulting firm. Kate is a volunteer Director of Fight Cancer Foundation and is Commitee Chairman for Red Ball Melbourne.
This month’s Face of Hope is Jaquelyn Muller. Jaquelyn is a children’s author whose first book ‘I Love You 5 Lollipops’ can be found in the library of John Opie House and is the perfect bedtime story for children aged 0 – 5.
On International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate the incredible women who make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Meet four dedicated women who contribute their talents and energy to Fight Cancer Foundation.
To celebrate the World Cancer Day 2016 ‘We can. I can.’ we take a look at how Fight Cancer Foundation’s programs and services play a part in reducing the global burden of cancer, and how we will continue in the fight against cancer – and for a cure.
Fight Cancer Foundation founding member Fay Duncan has been recognised in the 2016 Australia Day Honours for her 25 years of helping people living with leukaemia and blood cancers to have a better chance at life.
The Board of Directors, staff and supporters of Fight Cancer Foundation mourn the passing of Mrs Fay Duncan AM, past President and Chairman and one of our founding members over twenty five years ago.
This month’s Face of Hope is high school student, Mahasen, who spent one week with Fight Cancer Foundation as part of her work experience placement. Motivated to make a difference in the lives of others Mahasen was keen to learn how Fight Cancer Foundation supports people living with cancer and their families.
To celebrate National Carers Week 2016, we speak with Linda – the mother of our latest appeal Jake about how she went from mother to mother and carer overnight following a cancer diagnosis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fight Cancer Foundation is saddened to share the news of the passing of Avis Macphee AM.
Founder and Convener of Fight Cancer Foundation’s BMDI Breast Cancer Support Group, Avis worked extensively as a breast cancer advocate, helping many women with breast cancer to understand their diagnosis and the options available to them.
Marie and Ray Schembri, from Top Gear Cleaning, have been incredibly generous supporters of Fight Cancer Foundation for 10 years, helping in any way they can.
On Sunday 18 June Channel 7’s “Sunday Night” programme aired regarding unethical practices used by some third party fundraising businesses engaged by some Australian charities.
I am writing to assure all Fight Cancer Foundation supporters, and the general public, that Fight Cancer Foundation does not engage in such practices.
Barb Speldewinde has been a loyal supporter of Fight Cancer Foundation for 17 years. Volunteering for up to 20 hours each week Barb manages Fight Cancer Foundation's Recycle Shop in Geelong. Barb is a much loved and integral part of the Fight Cancer Foundation family.
A supporter of Fight Cancer Foundation for more than 10 years, Peter generously knits and donates beanies to people living with cancer.
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. Continue reading to find out more about Leonie's incredible achievements.
Children's author Susan Spelic is a regular volunteer at our accommodation centre in Melbourne.
Susan spends her time reading, conducting science experiments and chilling out with the kids who are staying at BMDI Rotary House.
As a small gesture to show our appreciation to our wonderful supporters in 2017, we've created a 2018 calendar which can be downloaded and printed at home.
Paul had been feeling low in energy and out of breath when he decided to get a general health check. Low blood pressure results did not surprise him, but what came next did.
World Cancer Day is a global event which takes place every year on 4 February and unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer.
This World Cancer Day we're shinning a spotlight on some of the people who work tirelessly behind the scendes to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.
Kate is tackling the 2017 Karma Resorts Rottnest Channel Swim on Saturday 25 February and using this personal challenge as the perfect opportunity to raise funds for people living with cancer and their families. We sat down with Kate to learn more about what is driving her as she prepares for this mammoth swim.
Jason first became involved with Fight Cancer Foundation when he ran a half-marathon in Perth as a member of TEAM Fight Cancer.
Over a year later, Jason continues to fundraise for Fight Cancer Foundation, with help from his wife Deborah.
While Ken underwent intensive treatment for prostate cancer, he found a home away from home at Fight Cancer Foundation's accommodation centre in Hobart.
As a small gesture to show our appreciation to our wonderful supporters in 2018, we've created this 2019 calendar, which can be downloaded for free and printed at home.
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.
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.
