SUPPORTING PAEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER – TO BEAT THE #1 DISEASE KILLER OF YOUNG PEOPLE
IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT CONNOR DAWES
CONNOR’S RUN 2022
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered and donated for Connor’s Run this year. You raised over $2 million for kids with brain cancer.
ROW YOUR HEART OUT FOR BRAIN CANCER
Registrations are open for Connor’s Erg, February 2023. It’s free to register, all you need is access to an erg machine! We are inviting rowing clubs, schools, gyms and individuals to join the fun.
SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER, WITH RCDF THIS YEAR!
The Silly Season will be here before we know it! We have a few ways you and your workplace can support RCDF and check a few items off your Christmas “to do” list.
Now is the perfect time to beat the rush and find gifts for your colleagues, clients, family and friends that will make a real impact.
SANDY LITTLE ATHLETICS,
COMMUNITY DAY
SAT 12th NOV
Community Day at Sandringham Little Athletics raising awareness and funds for paediatric brain cancer. It was great to have our major partner Coles and their ambassador, 2 x World Champion and Olympic Bronze medalist, Kelsey-Lee Barber there alongside us.
BRAINHEART
August 31-September 20
Thank you! Over $419,000 raised this year for Coles BrainHeart in all Victorian Coles stores.
‘ONE AWESOME MOTHER’
LIZ DAWES’ OAM ANNOUNCEMENT
We’re extremely proud to announce Robert Connor Dawes Foundation CEO & Founder, Liz Dawes has received an Order of Australia (OAM) medal for her tireless and passionate work in changing the odds for young Australians with brain cancer. Liz has been working toward this mission every day since losing her 18 year old son, Connor to this cruel disease in 2013.
A huge thank you to all of the footy clubs and supporters for giving brain cancer the kick! You helped raise over $30,000!
METAL BIRDS
Three Little Birds, was created in conjunction with Melbourne art installation studio, Metalbird. The design is a wonderful tribute to Connor, whose favourite song was Three Little Birds by Bob Marley. We play this song before Connor’s Run every year and feature the birds in our logo.
MISTER ZIMI SARA CANDLE
In honour of Sara and Alfie Chivers, a mother and son who tragically, both lost their lives to brain cancer, Mister Zimi has created the Sara Candle. 100% of proceeds will go to the Alfie CRISPR Project at Hudson Institute of Medical Research.
OTHER PARTNERS:
T.HOUSE
The amazing team at T.House have brought in two amazing products that are fully designed and made here in Australia by a local artisan. There is a diffuser with essential oils and a room and linen spray available for purchase with all profits going towards RCD Foundation.
ARE YOU A KEEPER?
While it doesn’t sound like much, giving up even one coffee a week and donating that $5 could make a life changing difference to young brain cancer patients. And when you become a regular donor, we’ll make it official and send you your very own RCD Foundation Keep Cup!
GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK
Choose a gift that does good! We have something for even the fussiest family members. From jewellery to picnic blankets to cycling gear, you’ll not only be giving a unique pressie, but you’ll be helping support paediatric brain matters. How many gifts can do that?
$10 MILLION FOR PAEDIATRIC CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS
Thanks to brain cancer industry collaboration and the Federal Government, The Australian and New Zealand Children’s Haematology/Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) and the Australian Brain Cancer Mission are set to receive $10 million over five years!
FIND OUT MORE
AIM BRAIN 2.0
We’re pleased to announce funding for AIM Brain 2.0 is now underway. More to come…
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
The Harvard Crimson, October 28, 2022
9 Honey Parenting , October 12, 2022
Broadsheet, September 7, 2022
WA Today, September 5, 2022
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
Presented with an Order of Australia Medal 2022 – Liz Dawes
Named AFR 100 Women of Influence 2018 – Liz Dawes
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
THE RCD STORE
Goods that do good. And lots of them! Check out our top-selling products.
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