Save Our Sons (AU, 30852969402) Browse events

DMD in short – Is a muscle wasting disease and has a 100% mortality rate. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is normally diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 6. Between the ages of 7 and 12 these children become confined to a wheelchair as muscle deterioration becomes more advanced . Eventually major organs including lungs and the heart give in to the ravages of this disease. 90% percent of Children do not live to celebrate their 20th birthday. 99% of Children affected are boys. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has a 100% mortality rate. No child to date has survived.

Fabry Support Group Australia Inc. (FSGA) (AU, 70053079595) Browse events

Fabry Support Group Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation formed by patients, relatives and friends of those affected by a rare, genetic Lysosomal storage disorder known as Fabry Disease. FSGA assists its members with; information, support, education, contacts, awareness, advocacy, collaborating with both local/national & international families, clinicians, researchers, industry partners, other related and rare disease support groups, Federal Health Dept to support local knowledge, medical services and current funded Fabry treatments in Australia.

Mummy's Wish (AU, 92153050569) Browse events

Mummy’s Wish Inc is a charity providing practical support and information to mothers diagnosed with cancer when they have young children to care for. Some of the practical support includes: baby-sitting, housecleaning, grocery vouchers and petrol vouchers. We also provide extra special support to mums who are terminally ill from cancer.

Steven Walter Childrens Cancer Foundation (AU, 93625725432) Browse events

The Steven Walter Children's Cancer Foundation has a vision of 100% survival for all Children. SWCCF is committed to fundraising partnerships offering financial support for vital research so that every child with cancer can be guaranteed a future and an improved quality of life. You can make a difference by helping us with a donation to the SWCCF. Steven Walter, a young man who died in 2000 at the age of 19 after an eight year fight against cancer. He requested that money be raised for research and support of children with cancer "so that one day no other kid will have to go through what I've been through." www.stevenwalterfoundation.org.au

Australian Prostate Cancer (AU, 17125439250) Browse events

Australian Prostate Cancer seeks to fund crucial clinical and laboratory based research into improved prostate cancer detection, treatments and patient care.

Heart Foundation (AU, 98008419761) Browse events

The Heart Foundation is Australia’s leading heart health charity and is funded almost entirely by the generous donations of everyday Australians. We aim to improve the heart health of all Australians and to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease (Australia’s number one killer) through comprehensive research, education, awareness and support programs.

Epilepsy Foundation Victoria (AU, 75967571784) Browse events

The Epilepsy Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people living with epilepsy through information, education, advocacy, support services and research. Our services include information, advice and support, epilepsy counselling, case management and practical assistance, as well as education and training, social and psychological research and advocacy for and with people with epilepsy.

Muddy Puddles Foundation (AU, 15840692779) Browse events

Our mission at the Muddy Puddles Foundation is to support children with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction/diversion and their families. We work together to bring these families out of isolation and to let the children know that they are not along in their sometimes very private and medically invasive struggles.

The Bionic Ear Institute (AU, 56006580883) Browse events

The Bionic Ear Institute is in an exciting era with our multidisciplinary team of researchers developing new medical devices. With our collaborative partners, researchers are discovering ways to create a new generation of bionic ears capable of hearing music, drug delivery systems to prevent and reverse hearing loss, a bionic eye and implantable devices for neurological disorders such as epilepsy.

Menzies Institute for Medical Research - University of Tasmania (AU, 30764374782) Browse events

Menzies exists to perform internationally significant medical research leading to healthier, longer and better lives for Tasmanians. We aim to contribute significantly to human health and wellbeing. Our vision is to save lives, by preventing and curing many diseases including arthritis, cancer, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes type-2, osteoporosis, mental health, obesity and dementia.   Menzies conducts research that relies on the unique, stable base that characterises Tasmania's population. We also undertake nationwide studies and collaborate with interstate and international researchers. Our context is an island community that has limited funding for health care and specific challenges relating to disadvantage.   Our researchers take a 'bench-to-bedside' approach, which means we translate the knowledge we gain into health policies, training and recommendations for treatment. We also work with commercial partners to develop and apply our discoveries. Finally, we educate and train future research scientists, clinicians and health professionals. Menzies is dedicated to continuing to improve the health outcomes for all Tasmanians. We are grateful and proud that the Tasmanian community embraces Menzies.

Corpus Christi School - Werribee (AU, 56795382298) Browse events

Corpus Christi Primary School has approximately 410 students from Prep to Grade Six. All students are excited to participate in a special fundraiser for Footy Colours Day and Adidas Fun Run. Funds raised will support Catholic Care, Cancer Council charity & purchase new playground equipment chosen by our Student Representative Council. Thank you for supporting us to raise funds for worthwhile causes and to get active!

Usher Syndrome Coalition (AU, 264560897) Browse events

The Usher Syndrome Coalition is raising awareness and accelerating research for the most common cause of combined deafness and blindness. We also provide information and support to impacted individuals and families and strive to be the most comprehensive resource for the Usher syndrome community.

Heart Research Australia (AU, 62002839072) Browse events

Heart Research Australia raises funds for first stage research into heart disease and associated medical conditions. As medical research is extremely expensive and time consuming, and funding scarce, the focus of our research program is in testing the ideas. Some current research includes personalized intervention for smokers, ways to prevent kidney injury following cardiac surgery, treatments of diabetic patients with heart disease and identifying triggers of heart attack. Research funded by Heart Research Australia is primarily conducted at Royal North Shore Hospital and the Kolling Institute, Sydney, however a number of research projects are a joint collaboration with researchers from other institutions within Australia and overseas.

Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia (AU, 55104074455) Browse events

Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of Australia is the national body supporting people with neuromuscular conditions. This event will raise much needed funds to continue vital research into treatments and cure and provide essential services. State Muscular Dystrophy programs provide camps for kids, respite for carers, home support, medical seminars and Childfamilycare programs. Muscular Dystrophy Foundation is committed to: • More understanding today through awareness and education • The best available support through best practise service delivery • A better future through vital research and essential advocacy Join us in supporting our fellow Australians who are living with these serious life-threatening neuromuscular conditions.

ME/CFS Australia (Vic Tas NT) (AU, 22385438041) Browse events

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/CFS Australia (Vic,Tas, NT) is the PEAK body and only charitable organisation in Vic,Tas, NT dedicated to providing information, support and services specifically to people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (commonly called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), their families and the community at large. It is estimated 42,000 adults, teens and children live with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in Vic,Tas,NT. ME/CFS Australia (Vic,Tas, NT) works with all governments, communities, researchers and professionals to help educate and raise awareness about this complex, chronic and highly debilitating neuro-immune condition. We provide support, care, early intervention, education and conferences. We are fighting hard for awareness, biomedical treatments, biomedical research and a cure. Our services, support, advocacy and education can be accessed by people located anywhere in Australia. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis like any chronic illness can be mild, moderate or severe. Some will recover, however 25% of people who contract Myalgic Encephalomyelitis remain highly bedbound or housebound and unable to work. ME destroys lives.

Feel the Magic (AU, 36164874266) Browse events

Feel the Magic's mission is to brighten the lives of kids who have lost a parent or sibling, we do this by raising funds to send them and their immediate family to Disneyland. It is our vision that families reunite in a magical way in a magical place like Disneyland.

Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute (AU, 98131762948) Browse events

The scientists and medical practitioners at Baker IDI are committed to reducing death and disability from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and related disorders. Our work extends from the laboratory to clinical testing, wide-scale community studies, and clinical care services (including providing healthcare to indigenous communities). In conjunction to our much needed ground-breaking research, we provide information on research, health and disorders to the world-wide community.

Bernie Banton Foundation (AU, 51137783441) Browse events

The Bernie Banton Foundation makes a difference, working to alleviate exposure to asbestos and resultant suffering through education, awareness and advocacy. We also provide peer-based support and information to asbestos related disease sufferers and their loved ones. The foundation receives no ongoing government aid, relying on funding from projects, events, bequests and private/corporate donations.

PKD Australia (AU, 14601020179) Browse events

PKD affects between 5000 and 6000 Australians, and up to 6.5 million people globally. In Australia, PKD accounts for 6% of all people diagnosed with kidney failure. It affects people regardless of sex, age, race or ethnic origin. PKD Australia raises funds for research specifically to find a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). We also connect and support Australians and their families affected by PKD as well as provide education and information to people impacted by PKD.

Tea Lake and the Rare Disease Association Inc (AU, 79677574489) Browse events

To raise funds for the research of rare diseases and genetic disorders in children and newborns and to provide support for them and their families

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Australia) Limited (AU, 58159647499) Browse events

Pancare Foundation (AU, 89797016686) Browse events

The Pancare Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation, established in 2011 by leading cancer surgeon, Dr Mehrdad Nikfarjam. With more Australians dying of pancreatic and liver cancer each year than breast or prostate, Dr Nikfarjam was driven to establish Pancare as a way of increasing awareness, research and support for those affected by pancreatic, liver, biliary and foregut cancers. When a patient is diagnosed with cancer it impacts on the whole family and the community in which they live. The Pancare Foundation not only focuses on expediting scientific progress but also the delivery of programs that are designed to address individual and changing patient needs, from the point of diagnosis through to recovery and bereavement.

HONKS (AU, 99682331968) Browse events

HONKS! - Haematology & Oncology Kids- proudly supporting the Women's & Children's Hospital. HONKS! consist of a group of family, friends and community supporters of children being treated for cancer and blood disorders at the Adelaide Women's & Children's Hospital. We aim to support patients and their families by providing home comforts for the Brookman Ward, and research and training opportunities for staff.

SIDS-and-Kids-NSW-VICTORIA (AU, 81462345159) Browse events

SIDS and Kids NSW and VICTORIA provides bereavement support to those affected by the death of a child who has died suddenly and unexpectedly during pregnancy, birth, infancy or childhood, regardless of the cause of death. Services are free of charge. We are funded primarily by the community, receiving approximately 4% of our income from government funding.

Day of Difference Foundation Ltd (AU, 75111395389) Browse events

The purpose of the Day of Difference Foundation is to reduce the incidence and impact of children's critical injury in Australia. · Approximately 1000 children are hospitalised each week, with around 6000 children critically injured each year · Injury is the leading cause of death for children aged 1-14 · In 2006, the Federal government identified child injury as a priority issue but to date, nothing has been done to improve the situation · Mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters of an injured child are all affected with issues including anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown and addictions · There is currently no standardised system of care for the families of injured children In partnership with the University of Sydney, the Day of Difference Foundation is presently funding the 6 year, $1m Paediatric Critical Injury Research Program. This pioneering research program, led by Associate Professor Kate Curtis, will gather the evidence to improve the system of care for critically injured children and their families. Research includes an Australian-first data collection of all children admitted to the Emergency Department of every hospital in Australia in the last ten years, as well as a comprehensive review of the ‘trauma journey’ of children, their parents and siblings. By the end of the research program, we will understand the challenges faced from the moment the child is injured until after he or she returns home. With this information, we’ll be able to advocate interventions and recommendations to reduce the incidence and impact of children’s critical injury in Australia. We can't stop accidents; but we may be able to reduce the number of accidents. We can't stop the enormous impact a child's critical injury has on a family but we can take greater care of the families. The Day of Difference Foundation keeps supporters, health professionals and the public informed on our website www.dayofdifference.org.au