Cure Brain Cancer

Cure Brain Cancer Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is the leading voice for brain cancer research, advocacy and awareness in Australia. Our Vision
A cure for brain cancer.

We strive to rapidly increase brain cancer survival and improve the quality of life for people living with this disease. Our Mission
Unite our community to increase brain cancer survival and quality of life.

A huge thank you to the East Ward team at Westmead Private Hospital for their ongoing support of Cure Brain Cancer Found...
16/06/2026

A huge thank you to the East Ward team at Westmead Private Hospital for their ongoing support of Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.

For several years, the team has come together to host a Morning Tea fundraiser, helping raise awareness of brain cancer while supporting vital research. This year, staff donned purple, enjoyed cupcakes, took part in a raffle and Kahoot quiz, sold merchandise and collected donations, raising an incredible $2,783.

Events like these demonstrate the power of community and the difference that can be made when people come together in support of a shared cause.

To Samantha and everyone involved, thank you for your generosity, enthusiasm and continued support. Together, you are helping drive progress towards better treatments and outcomes for people impacted by brain cancer. đź’śđź’™

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16/06/2026

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Creating a legally valid Will is one of the most important ways you can protect the people and causes you care about. By leaving a gift in your Will to Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, you can help support future breakthroughs in brain cancer research.

We’ve partnered with Willed to make the process simpler and more accessible for our community, with online Wills that can be completed in minutes.

Follow the link below to learn more and get started. đź’śđź’™https://www.willed.com.au/curebraincancer

HBF Run for a Reason 2026 is done and what an incredible effort from our community.Together, 284 fundraisers, 16 teams a...
15/06/2026

HBF Run for a Reason 2026 is done and what an incredible effort from our community.

Together, 284 fundraisers, 16 teams and 913 donations helped raise $62,885 for brain cancer research, advocacy and support.

Behind every kilometre was a personal reason for taking part. Some participants ran in memory of a loved one. Others ran alongside family members currently living with brain cancer. Many took part to help create a better future for everyone impacted by this disease.

Among them were Teneka and her mum Heidi, who ran in memory of Teneka’s beloved Oma, Anne, who passed away from brain cancer in 2010. Their story was one of many reminders of why events like HBF Run for a Reason matter so much to our community.

A special congratulations to some of our leading fundraisers:
💜 Team Run for Mum – $6,794
💙 Team Run for Hau – In Loving Memory – $5,376
💜 Christine Crossley – $5,218
💙 Team Thompson Family – $4,365
💜 Molly Marwick – $4,154

To everyone who walked, ran, donated, fundraised or cheered from the sidelines, thank you. Every dollar raised helps drive progress towards better treatments, improved quality of life and ultimately a cure for brain cancer.

12/06/2026

In the days since Professor Richard Scolyer’s passing, we’ve been reflecting on the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind.

A world-leading researcher, clinician and advocate, Professor Scolyer dedicated his life to improving outcomes for people affected by cancer through research, clinical care and scientific discovery. Following his diagnosis with glioblastoma in 2023, he brought the same determination, curiosity and commitment to scientific progress to brain cancer that had defined his remarkable career.

In a letter released after his death, Professor Scolyer shared a hope for the future:

“I sincerely hope the scientific data and awareness I have generated will provide a platform for others to build upon to ultimately make a difference for future cancer patients.”

It’s a powerful reminder of why research matters.

Every breakthrough builds on the knowledge, discoveries and courage of those who came before. Professor Scolyer’s willingness to contribute to scientific knowledge, even while facing his own diagnosis, has left an extraordinary legacy that researchers will continue to build upon.

While there is still much work to do, progress is only possible because of people like Professor Scolyer, who dedicated their lives to advancing research and creating hope for future generations.

Our thoughts are with his wife, Dr Katie Nicholl, their children, Emily, Matthew and Lucy, and the many friends, colleagues and people whose lives were touched by his work.

Vale Professor Richard Scolyer AO.

Read Professor Scolyer’s open letter here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/professor-richard-scolyer-open-letter-death-cancer/106741140

03/06/2026

Michael loved being a dad.

Even throughout treatment, moments with Penny and their daughters remained at the centre of everything. Between hospital stays and scans, they continued finding ways to make memories together.

This painting became one of those memories.

Just weeks after this video was taken, Michael passed away from brain cancer at 38 years old.

For Penny and her daughters, moments like this became incredibly precious reminders of the time they shared together.

Today, researchers are working to improve outcomes for families facing brain cancer through earlier detection, better monitoring and more effective treatment options.

To support brain cancer research and learn more, visit: give.curebraincancer.org.au/donate-supporter-blindsided đź’śđź’™

When Michael was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013, he underwent surgery and was told the tumour had been fully ...
27/05/2026

When Michael was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013, he underwent surgery and was told the tumour had been fully removed.

For a while, life began to feel normal again. Michael and Penny welcomed their first daughter, returned to work and continued building the future they had planned together. At one point, they were even told he was in remission.

But while life continued, Michael’s brain cancer was progressing.

In 2018, Michael passed away at just 38 years old, leaving behind Penny and their two young daughters.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more of Michael and Penny’s story, and why continued investment in brain cancer research matters so deeply to families facing this disease.

To support brain cancer research and learn more, visit: give.curebraincancer.org.au/donate-supporter-blindsided đź’śđź’™

This year, Pyper and Matthew are running HBF Run for a Reason in support of their mum, Jayne, who was diagnosed with Gli...
22/05/2026

This year, Pyper and Matthew are running HBF Run for a Reason in support of their mum, Jayne, who was diagnosed with Glioblastoma last year.

Wanting to do something positive through such a difficult time, the siblings decided to take on the half marathon while raising funds for brain cancer research.

“We’ve seen firsthand the lack in treatment options and how lacking research is for her specific cancer,” Pyper shared.

“We hope that doesn’t have to be the case for people in the future.”

For Pyper and Matthew, training has also become an outlet during an incredibly challenging year, helping them stay focused and work toward something meaningful together.

So far, 279 fundraisers across 15 teams have helped raise more than $50,000 in support of Cure Brain Cancer Foundation through HBF Run for a Reason 2026.

A huge thank you to Pyper and Matthew, and to everyone running, walking and fundraising for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation in Perth this weekend. Your support helps drive vital research, advocacy and support for people affected by brain cancer.

Good luck to all participants taking part in HBF Run for a Reason 2026 đź’śđź’™

Clinical trials are how new brain cancer treatments move forward. This International Clinical Trials Day, we looked at a...
20/05/2026

Clinical trials are how new brain cancer treatments move forward.

This International Clinical Trials Day, we looked at actively recruiting neuro-oncology clinical trials involving Australian sites and found that around 71% are still in early developmental phases.

Many are investigating entirely new and experimental approaches for aggressive brain tumours such as glioblastoma (GBM) and diffuse midline glioma (DMG).

It’s a reminder that brain cancer remains one of the biggest areas of unmet need in cancer research, and why continued investment in research and clinical trials is so important.

Behind every clinical trial are researchers, clinicians, patients and families helping drive progress forward.

Thanks to the support of our community, vital brain cancer research can continue. đź’śđź’™

*Publicly listed clinical trial data were collected from ClinicalTrials.gov in May 2026. Recruiting interventional brain cancer studies involving Australian sites across Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 were reviewed, with studies not primarily focused on brain cancer excluded following manual review.

Northampton Senior Football Club and Brigades Football Senior Club came together for their annual Brain Cancer Round, he...
19/05/2026

Northampton Senior Football Club and Brigades Football Senior Club came together for their annual Brain Cancer Round, held in honour of Kayne Cragan and Jason O’Brien.

This year, the community raised an incredible $12,394 through raffles, auctions, donations and the halftime “Linked for a Cure” tribute, all in support of brain cancer research.

Thank you to Northampton Football Club, Brigades Football Club, the local businesses who donated prizes and every person who showed up, donated and got involved. 💜🏉

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