Brain Matters
Stories from the RCD Foundation
$70,000 for US Cancer Research
February 21, 2019
On February 13th, 2019 five of the top rowing universities in the US competed in a 100km virtual erg rowing challenge for pediatric brain cancer research. The fourth annual Connor’s Erg was the...
Liz's Year in Review
February 7, 2019
From little things big things grow... As I reflect back on 2018 and look forward to 2019, I am reminded of the title of the Australian song by Paul Kelly, “from little things big things grow.”...
Donald Cant Watts Corke partner with the RCD Foundation
December 20, 2018
We are delighted to announce that we have recently signed a five year agreement with Donald Cant Watts Corke (DCWC). By signing this five year agreement, DCWC are pledging to invest in the future...
The Mister Zimi Sara Bag, supporting brain matters
December 13, 2018
Update: The Sara Bag, created in loving memory of Sara Chivers sold out in record time! We thank Mister Zimi and everyone who purchased the bag for their support. In March 2017 Sara Chivers...
$1 million reasons to celebrate
September 21, 2018
Sunday September 16 was our biggest Connor's Run ever and it's all thanks to you, our wonderful participants, sponsors, volunteers and supporters. You made the largest event for paediatric brain...
CEO Liz Dawes named in AFR 100 Women of Influence 2018
September 4, 2018
We're incredibly proud our very own CEO and Founder, Liz Dawes has been named in The Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence 2018. Source: The Australian Financial Review The 100...
New RCD-funded research to better diagnosis and treatment of supratentorial ependymoma
August 31, 2018
In December 2017 we announced the recipient of our $120,000 CERN Fellowship - Dr. Claire King, Research Associate at the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cambridge Institute. Eight months on, we're...
Connecting brains around the world
July 20, 2018
Liz recaps her trip to the International Symposium for Pediatric Neuro Oncology (ISPNO). Between June 29 - July 3 I attended the International Symposium for Pediatric Neuro Oncology (ISPNO) in...
Three Little Birds, One Big Impact
July 4, 2018
Announcing our newest merchandise - Three Little Birds sculptures by Metalbirds! We're so excited to announce we've partnered with Melbourne art installation studio Metalbird to create pieces of...
Brain Week 2018 - that's a wrap!
May 16, 2018
During May 7-11 more than 20,000 people at schools and workplaces across Victoria, and interstate, took part in Brain Week. Brain Week, which takes place during Brain Cancer Awareness Month,...