Mummy's Wish

10/06/2026

Can you believe we’re in the middle of June already?

Time flies, so now is the perfect time to sign up for Dry July so you still have time to rally your family and friends to join your team, pick up the ingredients for your favourite mocktails, and make an impact.

During Dry July, you can choose for your fundraising efforts to support Mummy’s Wish, providing care packs for kids with cuddly teddies and special books when a mum has been diagnosed with cancer.

It’s free to sign up, great for your own health, and makes a difference for mums and families during hard times.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up now at: https://bit.ly/3RUPeyQ

05/06/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday 8 June for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

We will reopen from 9am on Tuesday 9 June, and respond to any emails and messages then.

For urgent support over the long weekend, contact:

📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14

📞 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36

02/06/2026

Our next Mummy’s Wish support group is coming up this week, on Thursday 4 June.

This group runs via phone or videoconference, bringing together mums from all over Australia who have been diagnosed with cancer.

It’s a place to connect, share, ask questions, and gain support from other mums who have a similar experience.

You’re also invited to join Rare Cancers Australia’s cancer-specific, rare or carer support groups too.

Email [email protected] or visit: https://bit.ly/3HlFUPh

21/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating some of the incredible people who help behind the scenes at Mummy’s Wish.

Our volunteers include people like Kerry, who works hard to prepare care packs for families after a mum’s cancer diagnosis, and our bear-stuffing groups.

Yesterday, we welcomed the second of two groups from Roche to stuff our beautiful comfort bears.

Our volunteer groups join us to stuff hundreds of bears, learn more about Mummy’s Wish, and bring some comfort to families when a mum has been diagnosed with cancer.

A big thank you to all our volunteers who have such a huge impact for families facing cancer.

19/05/2026

Need some motivation to stay on track with your fitness?

Sign up for a challenge event, and you can fundraise for Mummy’s Wish too.

It’s a great way to keep you accountable, knowing people are behind you every step of the way, and your efforts are supporting families through a mum’s cancer diagnosis, too.

Simply register using the links on our website, share your fundraising page with family and friends and ask them to support you.

You can even recruit friends to walk, run, swim or ride with you in a team!

There are plenty of events to choose from, whether you need some time to train or you’re ready to go soon!

Check out all the upcoming events at: https://bit.ly/45TFJ74

08/05/2026

“Our normal became very, very different.”

When Nick’s wife Nicole was diagnosed with a rare salivary gland cancer, he says everything changed for their family.

Their little boy, Xander, was just one year old, and managing a young family alongside cancer treatment brought huge challenges.

Through it all, Mummy’s Wish was there, giving Xander a cuddly teddy with a recordable heart so he could always have his mum close.

Ahead of Mother’s Day, we’re asking for your support to help bring comfort, understanding and time to more children when their mum is diagnosed with cancer.

Give now: https://bit.ly/4sm9yW6

08/05/2026

Congratulations to the Fire Rescue Victoria team – you have won our final $250 Red Balloon voucher!

The team was automatically entered in the draw after donating to our Mother’s Day appeal.

Their generosity is helping bring comfort, understanding and quality time to families when a mum is diagnosed with cancer.

There’s still time to make a difference before Mother’s Day.

Simply head online and you can help us to be there for more children when their mum is diagnosed with cancer.

Give now: https://bit.ly/4sm9yW6

07/05/2026

Meet Nick and his son, Xander.

Xander’s mum, Nicole, passed away from a rare cancer when Xander was just a toddler.

But through it all, Mummy’s Wish was there to support her and her family.

Now eight years old, Xander’s special bear from Mummy’s Wish still gives him a connection to his mum, and he often reads books with Nick to understand their family’s situation.

“It’s one thing to face a diagnosis such as cancer, but it’s another thing to go through it when you’ve got little kids,” Nick said.

“How do you have those conversations? Getting that support and guidance and wisdom from a group like Mummy’s Wish was invaluable.”

In the lead-up to Mother’s Day, we’re asking for your help to support more families like Nick and Xander, giving children the comfort, understanding and time they need when a mum is diagnosed with cancer.

Donate today, and you’ll also be automatically entered in the draw to win a $250 Red Balloon voucher!

Give now at: https://bit.ly/4sm9yW6

Watch more:

Love that lasts a lifetime | Meet Xander and Nick

06/05/2026

They say it takes a village to raise a child.

It takes a village to support a mum through cancer, too – and you can find your village in our Mummy’s Wish support group.

This group is a space where you can connect with other mums who have also been diagnosed with cancer.

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, or cancer has been part of your life for a while, you’ll find others who can relate to your experiences, share your frustrations and hopes, and provide genuine advice and care.

Our next session is at 11am (AEST) on Thursday 7 May.

Contact [email protected] to ask to join.

01/05/2026

Thank you to Peter Nittos for supporting Mummy’s Wish in the lead-up to Mother’s Day. You’ve won this week’s $250 Red Balloon voucher!

Each week, everyone who gives to Mummy’s Wish is automatically entered in the Red Balloon voucher draw.

But more importantly, every donation helps bring comfort, understanding, and quality time to children whose mums have been diagnosed with cancer.

Whether it’s a cuddly teddy bear, a special book or practical support that gives a family time for what really matters, every dollar makes a difference.

We have one more Red Balloon voucher to give away next week, so give now to support families affected by cancer and have your chance to win!

Donate online at: https://bit.ly/4sm9yW6