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Why COVID-19 affects people like me…

Published: March 15th, 2021

From CLCRF Treasurer, Justin Bruce:

2020 was CLCRF’s 40^th Anniversary and, due to the pandemic all the celebratory/ event plans were either put on hold or cancelled. This certainly gave a lot of people in the childhood cancer community reason to feel a lot of stress, almost some PTSD moments. This time last year I began to struggle myself as I was forced into isolation for 6 months due to my medical history and compromised immune system. Forty years after being diagnosed with Leukaemia I was still hiding away from contaminates that could affect my health severely.

In 1980 it was measles, mumps, and chicken pox from other children. In 2020 it was COVID-19. It was very surreal and made me think the nightmare will never end for me. In the 12 months since that day, I have not shaved or cut my hair. I think it’s time to remove the mane to heal the pain. As a newly appointed Treasurer for Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation I want to present the image that with more funding great outcomes can happen. Such as me still being here… You all know my story so now it’s time to show your support. Donate to our latest cause. Forty years ago I lost my hair twice. So third time’s the charm.

If you would like to support Justin and make a donation towards childhood cancer research, head to his Facebook donation page!

Stopping the spread while supporting childhood cancer research

Published: March 10th, 2021

Face masks have become very popular accessories thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, with most of us having to wear one at least once in the past year. In a creative way to raise funds for childhood cancer research, long-time supporter and good friend of the Foundation Judi Haederle has been making and selling her own face masks and donating all proceeds towards CLCRF!

An incredible total of $112 has been raised through Judi’s face mask sales so far. Judi has been selling these masks for just $8 each, and she sold the majority of them to friends and family during Perth’s sudden 5-day lockdown in early February.

Judi came up with the idea after reading the 31^st Volume of our Foundation Update Newsletter, released in April 2020. This Newsletter was released in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and featured many stories about how the pandemic is affecting families currently undergoing cancer treatment.

“Right at the beginning of the COVID-19 scare, I saw a story about how parents are worried about their children with weakened immune systems, because of their cancer treatment,” said Judi. “I just wanted to do something to help.”

Judi is no stranger to childhood cancer, having sadly lost her daughter, Natasha, to the disease back in 2003, when she was just nine years old. Natasha was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at the age of three. She had been in remission for two years and was featured as the face of Telethon in 2002 before doctors discovered that the cancer had returned.

Judi and her husband Mike have been supporting the Foundation ever since Natasha’s passing, helping to raise funds and awareness for the vital research into childhood cancers so that future generations of children can go on to live the long and healthy lives they deserve.

This was such a creative and helpful way to raise funds for childhood cancer research and we thank Judi for her incredible support! If you would like to get your hands on one of Judi’s face masks, contact us today.

Kade donates pocket money to child cancer research

Published: February 25th, 2021

At the Foundation, we are always in awe of the generosity and kindness of our supporters, especially when they are so young. Recently, we were delighted to receive a $13 pocket money donation from a thoughtful 11-year-old named Kade. Every year, Kade saves a portion of his pocket money and donates it to a cause of his choice in December or early January. For the second year in a row, we are so pleased that Kade has chosen to support CLCRF.

Childhood cancer is a cause close to Kade’s heart as he has a friend who has been battling leukaemia since 2014. His friend went into remission not long after his diagnosis, however, the cancer returned, and he spent more than a year out of school undergoing further treatment.

Leo’s meaningful first birthday

Published: January 20th, 2021

First birthdays are such a special milestone in a family’s life. It’s a time to celebrate the little human you brought into the world by letting your loved ones shower them with affection and gifts.

For Leo Kilgallon’s first birthday, his parents asked their family and friends to consider giving their son a more meaningful gift than toys, a donation towards childhood cancer research.

A barrel of funds raised for childhood cancer research

Published: January 12th, 2021

Last September, the Foundation received a very generous donation of $3,600 from The Old Barrelhouse. These funds were raised through a raffle, where whisky-enthusiasts purchased tickets for the chance to win a bottle of Jack Daniels Barrel Strength Whisky via a Facebook page called “Down Under JD Community.”

The first $1000 was raised in just 36 minutes and there were 106 different ticket holders, with a total of 722 tickets sold.

“The reason why we chose to support CLCRF is because cancer has touched both my business partner and I, losing family and friends in the past,” said David MK, co-owner of The Old Barrelhouse.

The Old Barrelhouse is an Australian owned and operated company, founded by two men with a shared passion for great whisky. The company sells a range of antique, limited edition and hard to find whiskies, and offers the largest Australian whisky portfolio on the planet.

We would like to thank The Old Barrelhouse, Down Under JD Community, and everyone who bought a raffle ticket. This incredible community support will go a long way in supporting childhood cancer research!

Become a regular giver in 2021

Published: January 7th, 2021

The beginning of a new year provides a great opportunity to set resolutions and think about what positive changes you can make in your life. Giving more regularly to charity is a simple yet powerful way to help make a real difference AND feel good about yourself!

No matter how big or small, a regular donation to CLCRF will help us continue the ground-breaking research into childhood cancers, so that future generations of children can live cancer-free.

Regular donations enable the Foundation to plan for the future and it will help give us the financial stability we need, especially after the uncertainty of 2020.

When becoming a regular giver, you can choose to donate weekly, monthly, quarterly or any other interval of your choice. You will then receive a one-off receipt at the end of each financial year so you can easily keep track of your tax-deductible gifts.

If you would like to become a regular giver, please contact our office at (08) 9363 7400 or send us an email to request a donation form.

Karate Kicking Childhood Cancer

Published: December 18th, 2020

Our good friends at West Coast Karate have done something very special for the Foundation this year. Every December, the club holds gradings for their clients, with each client paying a grading fee. This year, instead of charging their clients, the club has asked that they make a donation to support childhood cancer research at CLCRF.

A MyCause page was set up by the club, where clients could conveniently process their donations online. This is such a generous initiative, and we are thrilled to announce that a total of $1,835 was donated to the Foundation!

Thank you to Brian and Shelley Sullivan for coming up with this wonderful idea and setting it into motion. Thank you also to all of the clients who donated. These funds will go a long way in continuing the ground-breaking research into childhood cancers.

West Coast Karate is an independent club in Willetton that aims to provide a safe and friendly environment for the practice of karate as a fun, active and healthy activity. If you would like to learn more about the club and get involved, head to their website for more information.

Give a meaningful gift this Christmas!

Published: December 7th, 2020

Want to do something a little more meaningful for Christmas this year? Why not give the gift of a donation towards childhood cancer research? All you need to do is make a donation to CLCRF this Christmastime and we’ll turn it into a special bauble to give as a gift!

If you make a donation online, simply mention in the comments that it’s in lieu of a Christmas gift and we will send you a CLCRF bauble in the post, along with your receipt. We can’t think of a more easy, convenient and worthwhile gift to give your family and friends this Christmas!

By making a donation to CLCRF this Christmas, you will be vital in helping us continue funding the research into childhood cancers, so that more children can go on to live long and fulfilling lives.

Donate online and request your bauble today.

$2,550 raised at the Boar Swamp Campdraft!

Published: December 4th, 2020

On November 27 to 29, the Annual Boar Swamp Campdraft took place at the McLarty family’s Blythewood farm, just south of Pinjarra. Proceeds from the popular event were once again donated to CLCRF.

We are so pleased to have seen an incredible total of $2,550 raised for childhood cancer research at this year’s event! The funds were raised through a raffle, as well as donations from the Campdraft’s generous supporters.

Thank you, Trinity Lutheran College

Published: December 1st, 2020

The Foundation recently received a very generous gift of $551 from Trinity Lutheran College in Queensland. These funds were raised by some wonderful Year 6 students through the school’s café.

In their Humanities classes, the students have been learning about business and trade. As part of the unit, they studied ethical business, marketing, and the way in which businesses can choose to use their money ethically.

The students also learnt about how words and colours can be used in marketing to influence a buyer, and they put this theory into practice when they were given a product to advertise in the school’s café. The main goal was for the students to raise as much money as they could for charity.

“The students were so excited that their work would be able to help other people in need,” said teacher Mrs Tina Croll.

The students raised money for several different charities and we are so thrilled to have seen such an incredible amount donated towards CLCRF. With these funds, these students are helping us in our commitment to ensure future generations can live cancer-free.

Thank you to all the students and teachers who helped raise funds for the Foundation through this wonderful initiative!

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