Brain Matters
Stories from the RCD Foundation
Victorian Container Deposit Scheme
March 14, 2024
Help the planet and kids with brain cancer, it's win-win! You can get 10c back from the donation of eligible drink containers at donation return points in Victoria. The Victorian Container...
Connor's Erg x Stomping Ground Challenge
February 22, 2024
On Sunday, February 18 at Morris Moore Moorabbin, 90 participants in 15 teams rowed their hearts out for kids with brain cancer in our inaugural Stomping Ground x Connor's Erg Challenge. Teams...
Brain Cancer Vaccine Project Launch
February 8, 2024
On Wednesday February 8, we were thrilled to announce we have partnered with The University of Queensland, committing $1.2 million to develop a brain cancer vaccine. With in-kind support from the...
The International Brain Tumour Research Summit - Australia
December 13, 2023
Please join us for the first International Brain Tumour Research Summit - Australia. This one day event will bring together leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss and explore the latest...
CRUK Children’s Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence International Summer School 2024
December 4, 2023
Childhood Brain Tumour Research In The Era Of Big Data The Summer School will be held at Trinity Hall, Cambridge from 17th – 19th July 2024. The sessions will include topics such as; AI and...
Paypal Holiday Campaign
November 22, 2023
Did you know you can make a donation to the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation via PayPal when you make any purchase online? There are 3 easy ways to support the RCD Foundation via PayPal. Donate at...
Connor's Erg Registrations are Now Open!
November 16, 2023
Connor's Erg is a rowing challenge to help raise funds and awareness for kids with brain cancer. We're inviting gyms, schools, rowing clubs and individuals to register, and set their own rowing...
Head to the Hill
November 1, 2023
Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) are hosting a gathering on the lawns of Parliament House, Canberra from 9:00am to 12:00pm on the 15th of November, to connect with politicians and advocate for...
You can’t take it with you…but you can change the odds for kids with brain cancer
November 1, 2023
“Goody, let’s talk about bequests!”, said not very many people, ever! Now, I know I’m in danger of losing you completely but, I’m going to forge ahead and talk about bequests or “gifts in...
THE RCDF CLINICAL TRIALS PROGRAM
October 30, 2023
We have funded the Australian and New Zealand Haematology and Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) to administer paediatric brain cancer trials. To date, RCD has contributed funding towards 7 trials, all of which...