Brain Matters
Stories from the RCD Foundation
Hello Mr Vice President Joe Biden
May 2, 2016
Liz had an opportunity to participate in the US's National Brain Tumor Society's 'Race for Hope' today (Sunday 1st May). This event is part of International Brain Cancer Awareness Week activities. US...
Next-gen tech for brain cancer treatment
April 24, 2016
We’re proud to announce that your awesome fundraising for Connor’s Run will be supporting the creation of a brain tumour molecular subtyping service – a first for Australia! What is...
Rugby star Sean McMahon joins RCD
March 31, 2016
2016 is off to a great start as we welcome our newest ambassador, Sean McMahon! Born just days apart from Connor, and only 21 years old, Sean has become a star player of the Melbourne Rebels since...
Lisa McCune - Superstar, Ambassador and Friend of the RCD Foundation
March 11, 2016
Lisa McCune joined the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation’s fight against Brain Cancer a little over a year ago. Since then, the talented actress and singer has used her voice support our Music Matters...
The Swim Kid
January 29, 2016
We've written about Dan Canta's feats many times before. We've wondered what drives such ambition. We've pondered where one gets the grit required to perserve like Dan does. Like Connor did....
What a year 2015 was
January 14, 2016
Happy New Year! 2015 was incredible. I wanted to share with you some of the highlights. It’s a bit of a read, so if you don’t get much further than this introduction, thank you for your...
Our latest commitments
November 28, 2015
After the tremendous success of Connor’s Run, we now have in excess of $300,000 earmarked for significant brain matters projects. We are very proud to be supporting and collaborating with some of...
Wisconsin sweep the inaugural Ergo Challenge!
November 28, 2015
It is said that if everything seems under control, you aren’t rowing hard enough. That much was evident in the inaugural “Connor’s Ergo Challenge”. From opposite sides of the USA, two proud...
Raw Courage Interview Series
November 24, 2015
Margie Warrell, coach, author and host of RawCourage.TV speaks to Liz on the loss of Connor and how move through grief with grace, courage and purpose. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode...