SUPPORTING BRAIN MATTERS IN AREAS OF RESEARCH, CARE AND DEVELOPMENT
IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT CONNOR DAWES
$1 MILLION RAISED AT CONNOR’S RUN 2018
On Sunday September 16, almost 5,000 participants and more than 600 volunteers took part in the biggest event for paediatric brain cancer in Australia, Connor’s Run, raising an incredible $1 million for brain matters. Be sure to join us for Connor’s Run 2019 on Sunday September 15.
CONNOR’S RUN
#BEANIES4BRAINCANCER
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THE FACTS
Brain cancer kills more children than any other disease. 80% of those diagnosed with high grade tumours will lose their battle within five years. For 30 years brain cancer has remained critically underfunded and as a result, survival rates have barely changed in that time. We’re here to change that.
THE MISSION
We’re all about changing the odds of paediatric brain cancer, to make brain tumours go the way of the dinosaurs. This is why we we fund brain projects in the areas of research, care and development – to fund the science to end brain cancer and support patients in the meantime.
OUR IMPACT
We’re proud of the many things we have achieved together with our community. Most recently we announced support for the next-gen tech of brain tumour molecular subtyping.
IN
THE NEWS
Fundraising and Philanthropy Magazine , September 21, 2018
Nine News Melbourne, September 17, 2018
The Warrnambool Standard , September 10, 2018
7 News Melbourne, August 17, 2018
SPIRITED
CONNOR
For 16 months, Connor’s brilliant mind, strong body and gentle soul faced off against an ependymoma. Like many others, his brains and brawn gave it all to fight against the poor odds. But on April 20, 2013, Connor’s own battle ended. Inspired by his spirit of Aeternum Fortis, we created the RCD Foundation as a tribute to him and other brain tumour fighters.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Nominated for Australian of the Year Award 2017 – Liz Dawes
Local Hero 2016 – Electoral Division of Goldstein – Liz Dawes
Victoria / Tasmania Park & Recreation 2015 – Event of the Year – Connor’s Run
Melbourne Awards 2015 – Community Event Finalist – Connor’s Run
Australia Day Award 2015 – Bayside Citizen of the Year – Liz Dawes
Australia Day Award 2014 – Bayside Event of the Year – Connor’s Run
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CONNOR’S SPIRIT KEEPS ON INSPIRING
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