Regular givers
Regular giving is a long-term investment in cancer research via on-going contributions to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). Regular giving for cancer research allows the Foundation to more effectively plan our research grants to ensure we have the resources to fund the high-quality grant applications we receive each year.
Some of our fantastic regular givers for cancer research have kindly shared their stories with us.
Keith’s story:
When asked about his motivations for supporting cancer research via regular donations Keith, a regular giver to the ACRF for eight years said, “I know full well that research can be long and tedious. I work as a researcher myself and the project I have been working on for six years is slowly producing results. If there was an easy way to cure cancer it would have happened a long time ago, and that is why the work of the ACRF is so important, because it keeps striving for a breakthrough”, he added.
Generous donors, who give to cancer research on a regular basis, really are our partners in the cure. These supporters are an integral part of the Foundation, helping us to sow the seeds for a cancer-free future.
Juanita’s story:
Following the untimely death of her mother to cancer, loyal ACRF supporter and regular giver Juanita Stockwell is passionate when it comes to advocating the importance of cancer research and does not pull any punches when describing what she thinks of the disease.
“It sucks big time,” she said recently after recalling the arduous journey her beloved mother Jean went through.
“Mum was my best friend, more like my sister,” she said
“She was only 70 when she died which I think is too young. The memory of her battle with cancer sticks with me.” Continue reading Juanita’s story.
Sandra’s story:
Sandra, another long-term supporter, readily admits she is ‘scared’ of cancer: “I have lived with a fear of the disease all my life particularly after my mother died of bowel cancer.”
Sandra gave us an insight into how important supporting the ACRF is to her: “I am proud to support the Australian Cancer Research Foundation on a regular basis because any work they do can only lead to a much needed breakthrough. That is all anybody could ask for.”
Maria’s story:
By her own admission Maria Falzon did not need much convincing when approached by an Australian Cancer Research Foundation fundraiser in Smith Street Collingwood in Melbourne, 8 years ago.
“My family has been touched first-hand by cancer so I was keen to help fund research into finding a cure for it,” she said recently.
“I lost my cousin Maryanne who passed when she was only 42 years old. Actually she was diagnosed with the disease and then went into remission only for it to emerge very quickly afterwards in a bad way.” Continue reading Maria’s story.
Giving regularly is a cost effective way for individuals to manage their other financial commitments while still regularly contributing to breakthrough research. You’ll barely notice a $25 deduction from your bank account each month, but as every dollar of every donation we receive goes to research, every regular gift makes a big difference.
How do I become a Partner in the Cure?
If you would like to become a Partner in the Cure, please visit our online registration page. Select the regular giving option, click next, and follow the prompts. If you would like to have your regular gift deducted from your bank account, please contact us.
As a Partner in the Cure, you’ll receive regular updates about the research you are supporting, as well as information about upcoming events.
Most of all you know you’ll be making a difference.
Contact us
For more information regarding Regular Giving for Cancer Research, please call us on 1300 884 988, or email Deborah Warner.
