2019 Annual General Meeting
On Monday 2 December, Foundation members and invited guests attended the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation at the scenic Wembley Golf Course.
Chairman Geoff Cattach, Chief Executive Officer Andrea Alexander and Treasurer Kim Williamson each gave their reports on the Foundation’s operations during the 2018/2019 financial year.
“I am pleased to report that we have achieved a more than acceptable financial outcome for the year under review,” said Geoff. “In fact we can report that the Foundation’s financial position has enabled us to meet all our ongoing research funding commitments and, in some instances, increase the level of funding.”
The AGM was an excellent opportunity for Foundation members to gain a better understanding of the incredible work that they are supporting, with Dr W. Joost Lesterhuis giving a presentation on behalf of the CLCRF-funded Sarcoma Group at the Telethon Kids Institute.
Joost explained the group’s aim to identify new treatments for young people with sarcoma and to develop immunotherapy approaches that can be applied during surgery in order to prevent relapse.
The AGM was followed by the annual pre-Christmas Cocktail Party, where guests enjoyed delicious canapés and drinks overlooking the beautiful golf course and lake.
The Foundation would like to thank those who joined us at the AGM and Christmas Party. Our wonderful members are critical to the ongoing success of our Foundation. As a member, you can not only take pleasure in knowing you are helping to raise funds for childhood cancer research, but you will also be invited to participate in our exciting events each year.
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