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There are many individuals around Australia who have helped to raise funds for cancer research. Together they have proved that you can turn virtually anything you enjoy doing into a fundraiser. Here are some of their stories…
Fundraising Success Stories
The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) extends its sincere thanks to all of the following people, for their mighty fundraising efforts! Click here for our tips on planning your own ACRF fundraiser!
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 Coogee Beach Golf Club honours mates at special day...At a second event in honour of their mates the guys from Coogee Beach Golf Club ran a perfect day of golf featuring novelty on-course events, raffles, sunshine, a lot of laughs and a few beers with lunch proudly sponsored by the Palace Hotel. Read more here and don't miss this year's big day on Friday November 14. Contact us on 02 9223 7833 |
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 ‘ Living Local’ at its best ….Edwina Hunter and her vibrant team at Living Local publish great local stories within the North Turramurra community canvassing everything from local heroes, to sporting stars and secret hideaways and locales. Their purpose – to continually evolve the magazine such that it remains at the forefront of community issues; this sense of direction is one of the reasons for the magazine’s rising popularity. To top it off, Edwina and the team generously donate 10% of the profits from the magazine to the ACRF – for more info on this exciting magazine, click here
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Saluting Tayla’s bravery ...Liz Shaw’s 13 year old daughter Tayla was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage 4 and now she is miraculously in remission after just three months of treatment. Liz, a part time equine artist, decided to put her talent to use and painted a model horse and auctioned it on eBay. Her hard work paid off and she raised $1080 for the ACRF! Tayla recently got to Disneyland, achieved straight A's in school and received a certificate for academic excellence. We wish them all the best in their next adventure!
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Local art studio raises money for cancer research...
A one day art exhibition, titled Stapled to the Ceiling was held recently at the Stoic Gallery in Marrickville by Michael Tsimnadis. Michael brought his wealth of event management experience to showcase artwork across various media as well as featuring live entertainment and refreshments. $10 from every artwork sold from the silent auction was generously donated to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. For more information, click here |
 The Matt Frost country music launch…Wyong was abuzz with the musical genius of Matt Frost late last year when he launched his album - all the locals and a few of us out-of-towners, were inspired by the beautiful melodies and rhythm emanating from this earthy artist and his band. Matt's album ‘All That I Am’ was infused with Matt’s life story. His rich lyrics touched and demonstrated the pain that Matt has experienced in his life especially his ongoing fight with cancer. It wasn’t all melancholy and tenderness on the night - Matt livened up the ambience with a few upbeat classic Country and Western beats borrowed from Nashville, Tennessee. Matt is donating $5 to ACRF from the sale every CD. He has been touring the country including the Country Music Festival in Tamworth and been featured on national and international radio and press. |
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 Clothes, fun, girls and lots of shopping..... Sophia Brown, Alicia Clements, Anna Brown and Hannah McGrath are an enthusiastic bunch of girls who chip in to buy bargains from op/vintage shops. They then hold sales, which they call two bucks til wednesday and mark up the items for a few dollars, to raise more than a $1,000 for cancer research. The girls are committed and enthusiastic about raising awareness for cancer research and if you want to find out more about them, click here
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 Sweating it out for cancer research.... Neil Urry was deeply affected when a close colleague of his was diagnosed with breast cancer - he wanted to help and decided that he would raise money for cancer research. As a result Neil participated in the Blackmores Sydney Marathon from Milsons Point to the Opera House. Neil and his friends raised a lot of money for us, and plans to do it again this year!
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 A walk for Nicola... This is the walking trek that four friends, Angela van der Vliet, Annette Porter, Liz Robinson and Lynn James embarked on in memory of friends and family lost to cancer. These brave ladies walked over 160 kms crossing France, Switzerland and Italy following the Tour du Mount Blanc route, plus held a successful Golf Day in aid of cancer research and ACRF. |
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 Our youngest ever fundraisers... Two young Mosman ladies brought some zest to their neighbourhood recently when they sold lemonade to raise funds for cancer research. Eight-year-olds Eleanor Rogers and Renuka Blewitt invited friends and neighbours to purchase a refreshing drink from a lemonade and milkshake stand set up near their homes. Eleanor and Renuka both have family touched by cancer - Eleanor lost her grandmother, Uncle Brian and Aunt Cynthia and Renuka's great grandmother died of breast cancer. |
 Sydney to Melbourne ride no sweat... Just imagining cycling from Sydney to Melbourne to raise money for cancer research would be enough to make most people feel tired, but for Brad Michaelides it seemed a modest effort compared with the journey cancer victims take. Mr Michaelides, was sponsored by friends and family on his 1000km 10-day ride and said the possibility to effect positive change inspired him. |
 Personal journey motivates Penny... A personal cancer battle provided added impetus for one passionate Sydney woman to raise funds for cancer research – Penny Bauer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer this year, has raised $800 for cancer research since October 2005 by hosting jewellery parties. Penny has become even more determined to help ACRF in its work since her diagnosis |
 ACRF fundraising a family affair... Supporting cancer research is all in the family for Year 7 Henry Kendall High School student Brittany Tait, of Gosford, who raised $1800 through chocolate sales and donations, while participating in a school leadership program this year. Brittany, who wants to help find a cancer cure, was following in the footsteps of her brother Nathan, and sister, Amanda who have also raised money for ACRF. |
 Megafauna rocks for research... Rock music set the tune for the fight against cancer recently when the Megafauna charity rock festival in Canberra raised $3500 for cancer research. Hell City Glamours, Super Best Friends and Penguin were some of the bands who contributed to eight hours of non-stop music at ANU Bar. Organiser Ryan Malcolm, who lost his mother to cancer in 2005, wanted to raise awareness of the disease among young Canberrans. Visit Megafauna Festival to find out more about the 2008 festival.
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 Pole dancing for cancer research... Kennetta Hutchens' Pole Divas studios in Victoria, Jamilla Deville's studio in Sydney and Kerrin Bradfield's Flirtish studio on the Gold Coast, all joined forces with pole dancers from other countries to mount the world's first record attempt for the greatest number of simultaneous pole dancers in September. Not only was the attempt successful but it also raised $6000 for cancer research. Click here to read more.
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 Georgie shaves her head for cancer research!... Georgie Nathan chopped her long hair in front of friends and work colleagues who contributed to her quest to raise money for cancer research after discovering that her close friend, Danielle, had been diagnosed with cancer while pregnant with her first child. Georgie emailed everyone she knew to ask for donations and our online donation page was inundated. In just a few weeks, Georgie raised thousands of dollars in honour of her friend. Go here to read more and see Georgie 'before and after' her brave efforts. |
Taking steps to cure cancer... Raising funds for cancer research was a ‘walk in the park’ for this dedicated group of Sydney women. The group, some members of which had been affected by cancer, raised $1000 for the ACRF by braving the winter weather to complete laps of their local park. The group were ‘sponsored’ by friends, family and work colleagues. Bravo to all involved!
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You can help us - if you are thinking about running an event to raise funds for cancer research, please contact Natasha toll free on 1300 884 988 or email nmunasinghe@acrf.com.au |
Every dollar of every donation received goes to cancer research
To make a credit card donation over the telephone, please call 1300 884 988 from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call.
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