Vale Professor Rob Sutherland Posted on October 10, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The ACRF was deeply saddened to learn of the passing this morning of one of the giants of cancer research in this country, Professor Rob Sutherland. The Board, staff and supporters of ACRF convey our deepest sympathies to Prof. Sutherland’s wife Cheryl and all members of their family. Prof. Sutherland was a very long-serving member (20 years), in a totally honorary capacity, of our scientific advisory committee and was awarded Life Membership of the ACRF in 2009 for exemplary service. At the time of his passing, he was Head of Research at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and also Director of the newly-created Kinghorn Cancer Centre in Sydney (which combines the Garvan and St Vincent’s Hospital). The Kinghorn Cancer Centre was officially opened by the Prime Minister in late August this year and only yesterday, ACRF was privileged to open the new ACRF-funded Molecular Genetics Facility within the centre. Professor Sutherland was one of a small number of visionaries behind the creation of this comprehensive cancer centre, and was undoubtedly well pleased that the initiative had become a reality during his lifetime. Professor Sutherland has been a leader in Australian cancer research, and the research sector is much the poorer his passing. Thank you Rob for your great service.
A cancer research donation makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift Posted on May 2, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Mother’s Day is fast approaching, which means many of us are working overtime to think of creative but meaningful gift ideas. Many ACRF supporters choose to give donations in lieu of gifts on special days such as Mother’s Day through the ACRF’s ‘In Celebration’ giving program, and we are truly grateful for their support. Donations in lieu of gifts help to make an incredible difference to our work in cancer research. Every donation dollar we receive (100%) funds world-class research into all types of cancer. Wouldn’t a world without cancer be the greatest gift of all this Mother’s Day? Continue reading “A cancer research donation makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift”
The ACRF remembers Australian swimming legend, Murray Rose Posted on April 17, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The ACRF is saddened to hear of the recent passing of Australian swimming legend, Murray Rose, following his battle with Leukaemia. Rose is best known for winning back-to-back gold medals in the 1956 (Melbourne) and 1960 (Rome) Olympics 400m swim – an achievement replicated only by Ian Thorpe. He was an inspiration to Australian swimming, taking six Olympic medals (four Gold) in just these two Olympic games. Rose’s in-the-pool performances inspired many modern-day Australian swimmers and their personal tributes to him have been heartwarming. He also was wonderfully community-minded and also inspired others out of the pool. We at the ACRF would like to take this opportunity to pass on our deepest sympathies to his family, peers and the Australian swimming community. If you would like to make a memorial gift or donation in memory of Murray Rose, please click here.
Honouring the memory of Aussie sporting legend, Jim Stynes Posted on March 21, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The ACRF is humbled to have received memorial gifts in honour of Australian sporting hero Jim Stynes, who sadly passed away from cancer yesterday. Since arriving in Australia more than 25 years ago, Jim Stynes has left a lasting legacy. He is most well-known for his fantastic sporting achievements in the AFL and for his philanthropic work through the Reach Foundation, a youth organisation he founded in 1994. The ACRF would like to take this opportunity to pass on our sympathies to Jim’s family and friends. We are truly grateful to have received donations for cancer research in his memory – donations which will fund world-class research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and ultimately cures for this terrible disease. Click here to add a personal message or tribute to his memorial webpage, or make a memorial donation to cancer research here.
Thank you for your donations in memory Posted on December 20, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit This month has seen the mourning of two highly regarded influential Australians, and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) would like to thank well-wishers for their generous donations in their memory. The late Lady (Faye) Rowland, wife to the former Governor of NSW, Air Marshal Sir James Anthony Rowland, lost her fight with cancer on December 16, 2011. The family have requested that donations be made to the ACRF in lieu of flowers or gifts, a gesture for which ACRF is truly grateful. We send our thanks and best wishes to the family and friends of such a wonderful woman. The ACRF is also humbled to receive donations in memory of the late V8 Supercar driver, Jason Richards. It was only a year ago that Jason was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Despite the prognosis, Jason continued to be a force on the track, and his energy and determination has touched many Australians. Christmas is a time that can be difficult for many thousands of Australians who have lost a loved one to this terrible disease in recent years. If you wish to make a memorial donation to the ACRF, please click here.
