A huge congratulations to our awesome Legacy Ambassador Jean, officially in the Women’s Four Paris Olympic Rowing team! At just 16 years old, Jean was rowing competitively, but also experiencing some worrying symptoms (including blurred vision, balance issues, dizziness and vomiting). After numerous doctor visits, her mother took her Epworth Hospital, where doctors discovered a four-centimetre tumour in her brain. Jean had gone to four other specialists in previous months, but none had thought to do an MRI. The diagnosis started a two-year medical journey for Jean, and she had to hit pause on ..read more

Robert Connor Dawes Foundation (RCDF) CEO & Founder, Liz Dawes (OAM),  Dr Kim Wark (RCDF Research Manager), and Celia Williams (RCDF Research Liaison) represented the Foundation at 21st International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO 2024) in Philadelphia, USA. It was a wonderful few days in Philadelphia, a meeting of the best minds working on paediatric brain cancer. 1200 global oncologists, surgeons, researchers and charities supporting their work. “We have proudly supported this conference which happens every 2 years since 2014. We also awarded 3 travel grants for young ..read more

Are you the parent or guardian of someone who has had a brain or central nervous system tumour before their 18th birthday? Have a say in how services are developed and delivered by participating in our survey! https://qsurvey.qut.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_bemuroVQ4isXm1o Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are conducting research into how resources and services can best support parents like YOU. The survey is anonymous and will take about 20 minutes to complete. The survey will ask you about your child’s diagnosis, and how you would like to receive support and information. Your answers w ..read more

Help the planet and kids with brain cancer, it’s win-win! You can get 10c back from the donation of eligible drink containers at donation return points in Victoria. The Victorian Container Deposit Scheme is now up and running and you can nominate our Foundation to receive funds! Simply search for Robert Connor Dawes Foundation or by our ID: C2000008435. Your school or workplace could even start a collection drive and raise vital funds for young people with brain cancer. The post Victorian Container Deposit Scheme appeared first on RCD Foundation ..read more

On Sunday, February 18 at Morris Moore Moorabbin, 90 participants in 15 teams rowed their hearts out for kids with brain cancer in our inaugural Stomping Ground x Connor’s Erg Challenge. Teams had 120 minutes to collectively row as far as possible for the 120 children under 12 diagnosed with brain cancer in Australia each year. RCD Ambassador and gold medallist Olympic Rower James Tomkins joined the fray, lending his strength and enthusiasm to the One Fitness Brighton team. Competition was fierce, but The Red Bluffers from Crossfit Red Bluff took out the Connor’s Cup and were the winners on t ..read more

On Wednesday February 8, we were thrilled to announce we have partnered with The University of Queensland, committing $1.2 million to develop a brain cancer vaccine. With in-kind support from the University and a total project investment of approximately $2.4 million over a three year period, it is the first of its kind to apply technology to treat paediatric brain cancer. The media coverage of the launch was widespread, featured on the front page of The Australian, and the podcast The Front, in the Herald Sun, Courier Mail and across the news, on Channel 7, Channel 9, and Channel 10. Check ou ..read more

Please join us for the first International Brain Tumour Research Summit – Australia. This one day event will bring together leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss and explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in brain tumour research. The Summit is proudly presented by a group of like-minded organisations, united in their commitment to foster collaboration in the field of brain tumour research. This group comprises The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation, Children’s Cancer Foundation, Isabella and Marcus Foundation, Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research a ..read more

Did you know you can make a donation to the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation via PayPal when you make any purchase online? There are 3 easy ways to support the RCD Foundation via PayPal. Donate at checkout Log into your Paypal App Go to “Payment” tab at the bottom of your screen Select “Give” tab at the top of your screen Select “Search Cause” Type in Robert to search for and select The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation Tap on the heart symbol to make The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation as your favourite charity THEN Make a donation – et voila! Make a one-off donation Log into your Paypal App Go ..read more

Connor’s Erg is a rowing challenge to help raise funds and awareness for kids with brain cancer. We’re inviting gyms, schools, rowing clubs and individuals to register, and set their own rowing challenge in February 2024. Use your brawn for the brain to help fight paediatric brain cancer, the #1 disease killer of young people. Registration is free, and now open! LEARN MORE The post Connor’s Erg Registrations are Now Open! appeared first on RCD Foundation ..read more

Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) are hosting a gathering on the lawns of Parliament House, Canberra from 9:00am to 12:00pm on the 15th of November, to connect with politicians and advocate for greater action. All welcome, if you can’t make it in person, you can still have an impact by sending a letter to your Federal MP or Senator encouraging them to make the time to come out onto the lawn and speak with the BTAA community.  RELAY THE IMPACT BTAA are hosting a gathering on the lawns of Parliament House and have invited the Members and Senators of Parliament to join u ..read more