Cure Brain Cancer

02/09/2026

Every child deserves the chance to grow up.

Coby’s story is a confronting reminder of why we need better treatments for children with brain cancer.

At just 16, Coby is living with an aggressive brain cancer and is running out of time. A world-first Australian trial of a personalised mRNA vaccine offers a glimmer of hope, but his family fears he may not be able to access the trial in time.

Stories like Coby’s show why investment in research matters. We need more effective treatments, more clinical trials and more options for children facing brain cancer.

Read Coby’s story from ABC News.

A world-first mRNA vaccine trial offers some hope to the family of a teenager dying from brain cancer, but they worry he will miss out on a place.

01/09/2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s a time to recognise the impact cancer has on children, their families and the people around them. For children diagnosed with cancer, it can mean time away from school, friends and everyday life, while families face uncertainty and difficult decisions.

Brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other cancer. Yet childhood brain cancer remains widely misunderstood and underfunded, with children often facing limited treatment options and no cure.

This month is an opportunity to raise awareness of childhood brain cancer, recognise the experiences of children and families and spotlight the research happening that could help give children and families hope for the future.

Every child deserves the chance to grow up. Research can help make that possible.

31/08/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the St Aloysius Catholic College community for supporting this initiative. A wonderful way to keep Hamish's memory alive and raise vital funds for brain cancer research.

Thank you all. 🩵💜

31/08/2026

Didn’t run Sydney Marathon yesterday? Don’t worry, there’s always the next one. 👀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

If watching thousands of runners take on 42.2km through the streets of Sydney has you thinking, “I could do that…”, now’s your chance.

You can register your interest to run and fundraise for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation at one of the world’s major marathons, including Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York.

Take on the challenge. Run for a cure. 💙

And to everyone who ran for CBCF at Sydney Marathon yesterday, thank you. Every kilometre you ran and every dollar you raised helps fund vital brain cancer research and support services for people affected by brain cancer.

27/08/2026

Vorasidenib is a powerful example of how research can change what’s possible for people living with brain cancer.

This targeted treatment for certain types of low-grade glioma is now PBS-listed in Australia, giving eligible people access to a treatment that can help slow tumour growth.

But breakthroughs like this don’t happen overnight.

It takes years of research, clinical trials and collaboration between scientists, clinicians and support from the wider community to bring new treatments to those who desperately need them.

We can't wait 20 years for the next breakthrough.

You can help make it possible, sooner. By becoming a regular giver to Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, you can help provide the ongoing funding researchers need to pursue new discoveries and develop better treatments for people with brain cancer.

Every breakthrough starts with research. There is still so much more to discover.

21/08/2026

This is why we walk. 💜

When Capri first took part in Walk4BrainCancer in 2022, she was just one month out of hospital. Diagnosed with brain cancer at just four months old, she had already faced brain surgery, months in hospital and challenges that continue today.

At her first walk, Capri was barely able to hold up her own head.

Two years later, something extraordinary happened. Just weeks before Walk4BrainCancer 2024, Capri took her first unassisted steps. On the day of the walk, she managed a few precious metres alongside her family.

“It wasn’t a long distance, but to us those steps meant everything,” her mum, Renee, shared.

For Capri and her family, every step is something to celebrate. And every step they take at Walk4BrainCancer is also a step towards a future where children with brain cancer have access to kinder, more effective treatments.

Because this is why we walk.

We walk for children like Capri.
We walk for families facing the unimaginable.
And we walk for a future where a brain cancer diagnosis doesn’t have to mean the same uncertainty it does today.

This September, Capri and Team Hope for Capri will be back at Walk4BrainCancer Parramatta, alongside the community and everyone who has their own reason for walking.

📍 Parramatta Park
📅 Sunday 13 September
🚶 5km

Every step matters because every step helps remind us why we need better treatments, and why research matters.

18/08/2026

Our partners at Peace of Mind Foundation do incredible work for the brain cancer community. From counselling and carer support to the National Advocacy Service, which we proudly partner on, Peace of Mind Foundation is truly a ‘warm hug’ for people with brain cancer and their families.

A Current Affair speaks to CEO Bec Mallett about why she started the Foundation, why she continues to spearhead its work, and what it would mean for the community if this essential service didn’t exist.

17/08/2026

For Jesse Chambers, 31 marathons in 31 days is about more than seeing how far he can push his body.

It is about using what his body can do to honour his mum, Karen, who died from glioblastoma in 2016, and raise funds for brain cancer research.

Jesse is now more than halfway through. He has completed 18 marathons while continuing to work full time. Some days have been harder than others, particularly recently. But Jesse is still running.

People have backed him with almost $40,000 in donations, taking him well past his original $31,000 goal. Jesse has now increased his target to $50,000.

“I’m not going to be the one who cures brain cancer,” Jesse said. “But if I can help raise money towards it, then I think I’ve done my job.”

Jesse has 13 marathons left, with his final run on 30 August. If you would like to help him reach $50,000, you can donate or share his story:
fundraise.curebraincancer.org.au/fundraisers/jessechambers/31-in-31

You can also follow his progress on Instagram at .

If you are in Perth, you can also join him for part of a Saturday community run at Hyde Park. You don't need to know Jesse or run the full distance.

To everyone who has donated, shared or run alongside Jesse so far, thank you.



Photo credit: Ian Munro/The West Australian

13/08/2026

Meet Linda. 👋🏻

Following a shock acoustic neuroma diagnosis (and a subsequent 13-hour surgery) last year, Linda decided to channel her recovery into the most prolific creative period of her life.

And so, Neurospicy Art was born: a 109-piece collection of bold, joyful and defiantly optimistic art that celebrates the incredible power and mystery of the human brain.

Linda has chosen to donate 100% of the profits from this collection to brain cancer research, a tribute to the surgical team who saved her life, the people who aren’t as lucky, and the researchers pushing for the breakthroughs we urgently need.

We are one of the proud beneficiaries from Linda’s collection and are grateful that she has chosen to turn her experience into something that drives real impact.

11/08/2026

What an incredible day at City2Surf. 🏃🏼🏃🏿

Our team of 191 runners took on the iconic 14km course on Sunday, raising a whopping $85,000 to support brain cancer research and support services.

A special mention to the amazing Catherine, who, despite being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2024, still look on the 14km run to raise awareness for the cause.

Congratulations also to our top team, Bolt for Brains, who raised more than $17,000 and to James, who raised over $5,000 in honour of his father-in-law Mario, who passed away from glioblastoma just 10 months ago.

To every runner, fundraiser, donor and supporter who helped make the day possible, thank you.

Every kilometre run and every dollar raised helps bring us closer to a cure. 💙