Michele, Author at Child Cancer Research Foundation

Allion Partners Help with Changes to the Constitution

On 21 March, Stuart Mengler and Cassie Lendich, from Allion Partners, came into Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation Inc. headquarters to meet with Kim Williamson, Treasurer of CLCRF.

Kim thanked Allion Partners, on behalf of everyone at the Foundation, for taking on the task, pro bono, of re-writing and updating the Foundation’s constitution.

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The new constitution now complies with all Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and Australian Taxation Office governance within the charity and not-for-profit sector. Thank you, Allion Partners, from everyone at CLCRF!

Motive to Move Singlets for the HBF Run for a Reason!

Running for Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation Inc. at HBF Run for a Reason on 27 May?

We are encouraged to see a significant number of runners of HBF Run for a Reason raising money for child cancer research on 27 May so far.

If you are running, wear our ‘Motive to Move’ singlet on the day and show your support for the CLCRF! Just call the office on (08) 9363 7400 during office hours and you can pick up a singlet for only $5 each!

We have a range of sizes available for men and women but sizes 10-12 for women are very limited. If you want these sizes, please call the office quickly.

If you haven’t registered to run for the CLCRF at HBF Run for a Reason yet, start your Everyday Hero fundraising page and run for an excellent reason!

Dance for a Cure Quiz Night!

Save the Date and come along to the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation Inc. Dance for A Cure Quiz Night on Friday 8 June at 6:30pm!

With great Raffles, a Door prize, Silent Auction and games with fantastic prizes to be won, what’s not to love?

So, grab a bunch of your most brainy mates for a fantastic night out! Book your table today and help raise funds for Dance for A Cure and childhood cancer research!

Tables of 10 = $250 ($25 per person). There are only 20 tables and they will sell out fast so book quickly!

Time: 6:30pm
Date: Friday 8 June
Location: Perth Football Club – Lathlain Function Centre (upstairs), Goddard St, Lathlain WA 6100
Cost: Tables of 10 at $250 ($25 per person)

Book your table now at www.clcrfquiznight.com!

Pre-Order your NEW 2018 | 2019 Entertainment™ Membership

The Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation is very excited to be fundraising with Entertainment™ this year. When you purchase your Entertainment™ Books & Entertainment™ Digital Membership from us to support our fundraising efforts, 20% of every membership sold contributes to vital research into childhood cancers.

Pre-order the NEW 2018 | 2019 Perth Entertainment™ Membership for only $70 and receive over $20,000 worth of valuable offers that can be used from now until 1 June 2019.

Discover thousands of valuable 2-for-1 offers and Up to 50% off for many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotels, travel, shopping and much more – choose the style of Membership that suits you best:

The traditional Entertainment™ Book Membership that comes with the Gold Card and vouchers.
The new Entertainment™ Digital Membership that puts the value of the Entertainment™ Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone!

The Perth Entertainment™ Membership covers the following areas: Including Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River, PLUS the best of Bali. You can also purchase an Entertainment™ Membership for other states and New Zealand!

Did you know that the Foundation has been selling Entertainment Books to our supporters for over 20 years and in the past ten years has received over $42,000 to assist with funding research into childhood cancers!

Pre-order the NEW 2018 | 2019 Perth Entertainment™ Membership now!

Growing Georgia: An Inspiring Story

Georgia Lowry’s website is now live at www.georgialowry.com.au and you can purchase her inspiring book, ‘Growing Georgia’ now. All sales go towards funding child cancer research with Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc.) (CLCRF).

‘Growing Georgia’ is an inspirational story of survival told in Georgia’s own words about her experiences as a ‘miracle baby’ who defied the odds and survived a rare form of Leukaemia in the early years of her life. Georgia talks about the incredible people who have helped her along the way on her journey.

The Australian government provides less than one percent of funding towards children’s cancer research. By purchasing ‘Growing Georgia’ you will be helping thousands more children have the chance to live longer.

Georgia has come a long way, from being told not to expect to live, she is now a young woman who was recently nominated as Young Australian of the Year and is an Ambassador for the CLCRF.

It’s a story of triumph that you and your loved ones need to read. Order one to three books for the same price in postage. Order your copy and purchase some as gifts today!

Georgia Lowry speaks at the International Women’s Day Lunch

On 8 March or International Women’s Day, our ambassador, Georgia Lowry, spoke at the Westpac sponsored International Women’s Day Luncheon in Merredin. It was a wonderful time to celebrate and be inspired by the achievements of women.

Speakers included motivational speaker Tanya Dupagne, WA Business Woman of the Year 2015, Dr April Armstrong, and of course Georgia Lowry, who also is the Equestrian State Champion.

The three-course lunch with champagne at the Cummins Theatre in Merredin was abuzz with excitement as each speaker shared and inspired others to think, act and be gender inclusive with friends, colleagues and their communities.

Georgia was very proud to represent the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc.) at the lunch and she spoke about her experiences.

“I was amongst some major superstars and friends and was privileged to be a guest speaker,” said Georgia.

What a wonderful event and we are very proud of Georgia and her efforts to represent the Foundation, as well as support women everywhere.

Raffle Winner Announced

Our ‘Lucky Numbers’ Raffle #44 (Permit No LS210710417) was drawn on Friday 23 February. Winning ticket No 81125. The Winner of the $15,000 CASH has now been contacted and is VERY HAPPY!!

Our next raffle commences on the 01/03/18 – if you would like to purchase tickets – please ring our Raffle Hotline 1300 139 651 OR head to our raffle website.

Thanks to all who supported this raffle and helped raise money for vital research into childhood cancers.

Dr Rishi Investigates New Cancer Drug in the Fight Against Infant Leukaemia

Dr Rishi Sury Kotecha is one of the scientists conducting child cancer research at the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc.) Lab at the Telethon Kids Institute. His expertise lies in preclinical and clinical leukaemia research and he is currently conducting studies into a key new drug called Blinatumomab. In the study, he will be examining whether the drug, Blinatumomab, can be safely added to the standard chemotherapy used to treat infants under 12 months of age with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Blinatumomab is a form of immunotherapy and binds to both the leukaemia cells and T-cells, which are important in our body’s natural defence against infections, facilitating destruction of the leukaemia cells by the T-cells. Dr Rishi believes Blinatumomab is going to be a crucial drug in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in infants.

Until now, studies have shown that Blinatumomab is safe to use in older children and adults. Dr Rishi’s research is an early phase trial, which aims to see whether using Blinatumomab is safe and feasible for treating infants under 12 months of age.

Most babies with pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukaemia have a very poor survival rate due to a genetic abnormality, which is called a MLL rearrangement. Only 40 percent of babies with this abnormality survive beyond five years. For those under three months of age, there is only 16 percent survival. This highlights the desperate need for better therapies to improve their outcome. It is hoped that Blinatumomab will not only improve the outcome of these infants, but also enable reduction of conventional chemotherapy which is highly toxic to their fragile bodies.

When asked why Dr Rishi chose to specialise in paediatric haematology/oncology, he is very positive “I chose this specialty for the successes that have come from such research. When I receive emails and photos from a child I’ve treated telling me about their lives, such as starting university and having families of their own, I see the impact that research has made on their outcome and it makes it all worthwhile.”

The CLCRF is proud to fund cutting-edge research such as Dr Rishi’s that leads to better outcomes for children with leukaemia.

$45,000 Hole-in-One!

On 12 December 2017, Andrea and Wendy of Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc.) (CLCRF) attended a lunch at the Royal Perth Golf Club and the CLCRF were presented with a generous cheque of $45,000 from the Royal Perth Ladies Charity Committee. The donation came from fundraising efforts of the Royal Perth Ladies Charity Committee through proceeds from their Golf Day, Bridge Club and other activities.

In Committee Chairperson, Vicki Prastidis’ own words:

“The Royal Perth Ladies Charity Committee run a large golf day in October every year. The event is for the R.O. Law cup which has been played for 82 years. We have a field of close to 200 ladies playing golf (from clubs all over W.A.), we also have over 50 bridge players. Each player pays a fee for the day.

“The ladies set up stalls selling flowers, plants, cakes and produce, books, craft, bags, raffles and wine. The day is lots of fun and the members and community generously provide so much for us.

“As well as the golf day, we are given money each week by our Bridge club who charge a gold coin to each player. These ladies are a huge support to us.

“Throughout the year, we hold a fashion parade, sell fresh produce and have several raffles. The members at Royal Perth are so proud to be part of helping children live fuller happier lives and work hard to do that.”

The CLCRF thanks Vicki and the members of the Royal Perth Ladies Charity Committee for their generous donation and is very appreciative of their wonderful contribution to child cancer research.

If you would like to fundraise for the Foundation just head over to https://cyo-event.everydayhero.com/au/sign-up!

Stunning Sunflowers Rise for Awareness

Last September, Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc.) (CLCRF) ‘sowed the seeds for childhood cancer awareness’ by selling sunflower seeds for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The sunflower seeds were a hit with supporters and many packets were sold raising over $1,800.

Linda Kelly and her grandson, Riley Kelly-Cook, sent the Foundation some photos of sunflowers that grew from the seeds they purchased from CLCRF last September.

“Best sunflowers ever. I have never grown any this large before, the neighbours were in awe. Fantastic way to support a great cause.“

The sunflower seed packets might make a comeback this year for September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month so stay tuned!