Brain Matters
Stories from the RCD Foundation
Educational video series with Dr. Greg Wheeler
September 30, 2019
The PNET Cancer Foundation has facilitated the production of a series of educational videos with Dr. Greg Wheeler – a leading paediatric radiologist and oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer...
Our biggest Connor's Run yet!
September 19, 2019
We can't help but smile! We did it, not only did we smash our original FUNdraising goal of $1 million, we also made our revised target of $1.2 million! You made the largest event for paediatric...
CERN Foundation - RCD Paediatric Fellowship Announcement
August 29, 2019
We are excited to announce the call for application for the second Robert Connor Dawes Pediatric Fellowship. The CERN Foundation has partnered again with the RCD Foundation to provide support for a...
Thank You for Going Grey Your Way
June 4, 2019
During the month of May more than 20,000 people at schools and workplaces across Victoria, and interstate, took part in Go Grey in May. Previously known as Brain Week, this was our first year of...
The Aeternum Fortis Society Brainy Breakfast
May 27, 2019
On Thursday 23rd May we held our inaugural Aeternum Fortis Society Brainy Breakfast at Elwood Bathers, where we invited an exclusive group of passionate people to officially launch our Aeternum Fortis...
RCD Foundation x Metalbird - Go Grey in May
May 17, 2019
How time flies! It has been 10 magical months collaborating with Metalbird who to date, have donated over $9,500 to fund crucial research, development and care programs to change the odds for kids...
$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...