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With the need for connection being more important than ever before, we’re pleased to share with you some behind-the-scenes action from the ACRF team. We’re a small but dedicated group committed, as we know you are, to helping to create a world without cancer. Meet Michael – our Planned Giving and Database Coordinator.

“I migrated from Malaysia in 1981 and became an Australian in 1988. We are a family of five with two boys and a girl, all grown up. I’ve been with ACRF for almost six years, having come from a hospitality and data content background. My role with ACRF is two-fold and I report to two managers. I assist with managing the Planned Giving area and it is very humbling and exciting at the same time when we get gifts from Estates. I am also a Salesforce Administrator for our database area; assisting with our appeals, data maintenance, database developments and in-house Salesforce support. I enjoy working with large amounts of data as well as within Excel. We have a very important focus at ACRF on keeping data secure, private and accurate. My attention to detail helps ensure that this is achieved.

Just before joining ACRF, I started living a more active lifestyle and started hiking and running. My most recent hike was to Everest Base Camp (EBC) in December 2019. I also run all sorts of road events – including two marathons. I’m not so much of a trail runner – on my maiden practice trail run I actually ‘stacked it’ – but thankfully only my pride was hurt. These days I include gym workouts for strength conditioning. The rest of my leisure time, I’d spend with the family eating out and spending quality time on road-trips; as well as plenty of movies. I also enjoy ticking off my bucket list – including Great Wall of China and EBC.”

With the need for connection being more important than ever before, we’re pleased to share with you some behind-the-scenes action from the ACRF team. We’re a small but dedicated group committed, as we know you are, to helping to create a world without cancer. Meet Renee McCarthy – our Regular Giving Coordinator.

“At ACRF I’m part of the Direct Giving team looking after our amazing Luminaries, our regular givers. I love being able to connect with ACRF supporters over the phone and in-person at lab tours (if you’ve not been on one please get in touch!). Everyone has a connection to cancer in some way and being able to connect with supporters and share stories, I’m inspired every day by their generosity.

I’ve really enjoyed being part of the ACRF team for the past two years. There have been so many great opportunities like travelling to research facilities, getting to meet and hear from world class cancer researchers on the latest cancer research outcomes, meeting and hearing incredible stories of strength and generosity from our supporters.

Outside of ACRF I love pottering around in my garden and spending time at the beach and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Growing up on the Central Coast I’ve always spent a lot of time at the beach and try to visit as often as I can. I absolutely love to travel and almost always have a trip planned on the horizon. There’s nothing more exciting to me than having a trip to look forward to, getting to experience an entirely new place and cuisine, it’s always such an adventure. My most recent trip was to India at the start of the year where I spent two weeks travelling, eating, drinking chai and attending a wedding.”