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Australian Pompe's Association Inc
(AU, 33235063479) Browse events
YTD Raised: $4,375.00
(AU, 33235063479) The Australian Pompe's Association is a patient support group for people suffering from the rare and debilitating Pompe Disease. Pompe disease is caused by a deficiency or total lack of the enzyme that breaks down excess glycogen which accumulates in the muscles. This results in severe muscle weakness and progressive muscle damage. The APA aims to provide support to Pompe patients, families and carers and ensure they have the most up to date information on Pompe disease and upcoming treatments and trials.
Redkite
(AU, 65104710787) Browse events
YTD Raised: $4,315.00
(AU, 65104710787) Redkite supports children, young people and their families through cancer by providing real and practical support through the cancer journey – from the very moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment and when families return home to their community. Redkite’s vital services include emotional, financial and educational support for the whole family.
You Are My Sunshine (YAMS) Foundation
(AU, 65882250870) Browse events
YTD Raised: $4,283.44You Are My Sunshine (YAMS) Foundation has been created to fund research into Neuroblastoma, the most common solid malignancy in children not involving the brain. Inspired by Kahlilla's courage and strength, people from all over the world were forever changed for the better as they learned from Kahlilla's love and zest for life. This is her legacy. Please continue to honour this beautiful child by donating to YAMS Foundation
bio-rehab for kids
(AU, 57758703732) Browse events
YTD Raised: $4,259.42Bio-Rehab for Kids is a charity that helps support families with children with cerebral palsy.These families are undertaking a treatment called ABR which assists in building up the core muscle strength and also assists in head control for these children who generally lack motor skills due to the cerebral palsy.
Children's Medical Research Institute
(AU, 47002684737) Browse events
YTD Raised: $4,200.00The work of the scientists at Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) has a single aim - to improve and extend the lives of children everywhere. One in twenty children is born with a congenital abnormality or genetic disease. That's over 12,000 children born in Australia each year. CMRI is dedicated to changing this. Since its inception in 1958, CMRI has been a pioneer in the field of paediatric medical research. Its many achievements include increasing survival rates of premature babies, establishing Australia’s first research unit for newborns, developing life saving microsurgery techniques, and introducing vaccines that protect against a number of potentially fatal or disabling childhood diseases. For more information about CMRI visit cmri.org.au
Vitiligo Association of Australia
(AU, 73690693002) Browse events
YTD Raised: $4,195.60The Vitiligo Association of Australia (VAA) was founded in September 2010 for patient support, public education and the promotion of research into vitiligo within Australia. Anyone with an interest in this condition, be they a person with vitiligo, a family member, a friend, a clinician, a scientist, an allied medical professional or a philanthropist can join this not-for-profit association and its affiliated Patient Support Groups. Members have the added advantage of benefiting from international links and information resources through the World Alliance of Vitiligo Support (WAVS).
SolarisCare Foundation
(AU, 61116807704) Browse events
YTD Raised: $4,061.60SolarisCare aims to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and carers by giving them the support they require to cope with the emotional and physical side effects of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Purpose built Cancer Support drop-in centres in Western Australia, provide a safe place to reflect and have time-out. The centres offer complementary therapy sessions such as reflexology, massage, counselling, support, and educational materials for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment. We offer these services free, regardless of age, gender, type of cancer, or socio economic status. It is the first of its kind in Australia.
Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation
(AU, 12301469345) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,921.07Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation Health Promotion Charitable Trust represents ACCF's work in Australia. 42% of Australian women are not getting regular Pap tests and alarmingly, 90% of women who die from cervical cancer, have not had a regular Pap test. ACCF works hard to tackle these statistics and ultimately eliminate cervical cancer here in Australia by raising awareness about prevention of the disease and providing support for women & their families living with cervical cancer.
Hudson Institute of Medical Research
(AU, 48132025024) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,851.97Hudson Institute is the new name for the MIMR-PHI Institute of Medical Research. Hudson researchers and clinicians are committed to delivering discoveries and innovations to protect health and wellbeing at every stage of life. Our collaborations and partnerships make us uniquely positioned to translate our work into new treatments and diagnosis for cancers, infectious and inflammatory diseases, and reproductive health and neonatal and children’s health. Your support will make a real difference to improving healthcare today and for generations to come.
Lyme Disease Association of Australia Inc
(AU, 46417706647) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,763.78The Lyme Disease Association of Australia (LDAA) is an association comprised of volunteers committed to making changes to how Lyme disease patients are treated – both medically and personally. This is achieved through undertaking activities in four key areas of information, support, education and awareness.
MS Society of WA
(AU, 75638080972) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,655.00Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic degenerative and often disabling neurological disease. There is no known cause and there is no cure. The MS Society of WA provides a welcome sanctuary for medical, physical and emotional assistance to its ever-increasing list of Members. The Society provides a range of essential professional health care services including physiotherapy, home nursing, immunotherapy support, counselling, occupational therapy, hospital liaison, peer support and respite care.
Western Australian Institute for Medical Research
(AU, 16823190402) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,650.00WAIMR is Western Australia's premier adult medical research institute, investigating the genetic and environmental causes of a range of diseases.The Scott Kirkbride Melanoma Research Centre is part of WAIMR and is focused on melanoma research.
Brain Injury Australia Inc (BIA) (AU, 77314074922) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,476.00Brain Injury Australia (BIA) represents all Australians with acquired brain injury (ABI) whatever the cause. BIA was formed at the first national community-based conference on ABI in 1986. The Federal Government began funding BIA in 1991. Advocacy for government program allocations and policies that reflect the needs and priorities of people with an ABI and their families; Provision of effective and timely input into policy, legislation and program development through active contact with Federal Government ministers, parliamentary representatives, Federal Government departments and agencies, and national disability organisations; Initiation and coordination of national projects; Increasing national public awareness of ABI through the implementation of public information programs; Monitoring Federal Government consumer consultation processes to ensure that these are of a quality that is meaningful and inclusive of people with ABI and their families; and Developing a range of strategic alliances that support and enhance the achievement of BIA’s strategic objectives. A professional and responsible approach in representing people with an ABI; Decision-making processes that include consultation with people with an ABI and their families and its member organisations; A balanced recognition of the needs of all people with a disability and other disadvantaged groups; An effective, democratic and participative approach to governance; and Full financial and program accountability to membership and to funding agencies.
The Unicorn Foundation
(AU, 63893929894) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,462.63
The Unicorn Foundation is Australia’s only not for profit medical charity at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness and understanding of neuroendocrine tumours, or NETs, both within the medical profession and the wider public. Established in late 2009, all funds raised go towards patient support and advocacy, Australian based research and treatments for NETs, and the funding of the first Australian NET Nurse specialist to run the 1300 CURE NETS helpline which provides ongoing support, promotes education and raises awareness. For more information on the Unicorn Foundation please visit our website www.unicornfoundation.org.au
PSP Australia (Parkinson's Victoria)
(AU, 59604001176) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,170.00Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare condition affecting parts of the brain that control walking, eye movements, balance, speech and swallowing. Currently there is no known treatments to cure PSP or ways to prevent it from occurring. Parkinson's Victoria (PSP Australia's auspiced organisation) provides information, education and peer support to people with PSP, their families and carers, to make the most out of living with the condition. Our support extends to providing education to health care professionals through biannual seminars. Parkinson's Victoria also provides significant funding for research to improve understanding of the condition, and advance the search for a cure.
MJD Foundation
(AU, 85714539093) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,155.36The MJD Foundation is a charity, established in 2008 to seek to improve the quality of life for Indigenous Australians and their families living with Machado Joseph Disease in Arnhem Land and beyond. The MJD Foundation is achieving this by providing practical solutions around: Education/Training; Research; Equipment/Support; Advocacy; and Services.
Australian Diabetes Council
(AU, 84001363766) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,151.52We are the largest diabetes charity in Australia. We run diabetes education and support programs, advocate for our members, and fund research. Help us continue our important work to manage, prevent and find a cure for Australia’s fastest-growing chronic disease.
LAM Australasia Research Alliance (LARA)
(AU, LAM Australasia Research Alliance (LARA) - N/A) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,117.80The LAM Australasia Research Alliance (LARA) is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers working to improve the health prospects of women living with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). A progressive and potentially fatal disease, LAM is unique to women. Variable in its impact, it devastates the lungs and affects other parts of the body through uncontrolled cell growth. Your tax deductible donation to LARA will help to fund vital medical research to improve scientific understanding of cell growth and help find a cure for LAM
Diabetes Australia Research Trust
(AU, Diabetes Australia Research Trust - N/A) Browse events
YTD Raised: $3,038.28The Diabetes Australia Research Trust (DART) was established by Diabetes Australia in 1987 and supports Australian researchers, who are leading the world in research to prevent, treat and ultimately cure diabetes. With your support, Australian Diabetes researchers will deliver solutions.
Centre for Eye Research Australia
(AU, 72076481984) Browse events
YTD Raised: $2,895.00The Centre for Eye Research is giving more people living with eye disease a chance to save their sight. We conduct eye research with real-life impact; translating to better treatments, earlier diagnosis, health education and disease prevention, and unraveling the causes of eye disease through genetics.
Haematology & Oncology Clinics of Australia Research Centre Ltd (HOCA Research Centre)
(AU, 77050408878) Browse events
YTD Raised: $2,867.34The HOCA Research Centre is dedicated to providing patients with an opportunity to participate in new and exciting clinical research studies. These studies are aimed at giving patients the best possible tools to treat their cancer, from the latest cancer drugs and supportive treatments, to stem cells which support their body during the treatment process. Every day we strive to bring a patient onto a clinical trial in the hope that this will give them the most valuable gift of all; a chance at extending their life or improving the quality of life to spend with family.
The Robert Connor Dawes Fund
(AU, The Robert Connor Dawes Fund - N/A) Browse events
YTD Raised: $2,810.78The RCD Fund is in memory of Robert Connor Dawes. We support brain matters in the areas of Research, Care and Development. This involves contributing funds to Australian brain tumour Research, supporting families with rehabilitation therapies and home Care assistance, as well as providing young brain tumour sufferers with educational Development support. We do this because brain cancer is the leading killer of children after accidents.
Life Force Cancer Foundation
(AU, 61068056682) Browse events
YTD Raised: $2,755.66Life Force Cancer Foundation has been providing psycho social and emotional support since 1993 for cancer patients and their families through support groups, carers groups and health enhancing country retreats. Our professionally facilitated groups and retreats enable people to: safely and confidentially express feelings; develop personal skills and strategies to deal with stress and anxiety; and maximise benefits of treatment by promoting positive communication with health professionals.
Training Medical Physicists in Developing Countries of the Asia-Pacific
(AU, 81124931273) Browse events
YTD Raised: $2,727.76The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine is seeking donations through the ACPSEM Medical Research Foundation to provide training to Medical Physicists and Radiation Therapists in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific. There is an ongoing need to send qualified physicists for this purpose to Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, PNG and Vietnam to help improve the quality of radiotherapy treatment. Physicists in these countries require training in the use of modern technology and treatment techniques to ensure accurate and safe treatment to people suffering from cancer.
Cairns Couch Ltd
(AU, 20123878026) Browse events
YTD Raised: $2,679.00With the opening of the Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre providing radiation and medical oncology treatment facilities for cancer patients, COUCH’s focus has now turned to post treatment care and to provide Cairns with a broader concept of wellness and a more holistic approach to health care. Land at 100-114 Reservoir Road, Manoora has been donated by the Woodward Family. The main objective is to build a Cancer Health & Wellness Centre that will be available to all cancer sufferers and their carers. The centre will provide many therapies designed to help with the recovery of the mind, body and soul. There is room and scope to build accommodation and ancillary services to compliment the Wellness Centre.