Brain Matters
Stories from the RCD Foundation
Brawn for the brain: Over $93,000 USD raised for Connor's Erg Challenge
March 2, 2022
Thank you to all of the individuals, schools, gyms and teams who used their brawn for brains! Our seventh Connor's Erg raised over $93,000 USD ($128,000+ AUD!) for paediatric brain cancer matters, our...
DIPG/DMG Collaborative SIOPe Grant Presentation
March 2, 2022
We're a proud Foundational Sponsor of the DIPG/DMG Collaborative. We invest $10,000 USD annually along with over 20 foundations to help fund vital DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) research....
Kendra Maass receives 2022 CERN Robert Connor Dawes Scientific Fellowship Award
January 26, 2022
We’re thrilled to announce the recipient of the 2022 Robert Connor Dawes Foundation CERN Fellowship – Dr Kendra Maass, scientist at the Hopp Children's Tumor Center Heidelberg (KiTZ) and German...
Mister Zimi Candle 2021
December 16, 2021
Once again, the amazing and generous team at Mister Zimi have created two limited edition candles in honour of Alfie and Sara Chivers. To date, Mister Zimi has raised over $100,000 for the Alfie...
Very Merry Christmas Market 2021
December 9, 2021
Spreading Christmas cheer while raising funds for paediatric brain cancer. Wednesday December 1 was our Very Merry Christmas Market, held at St Andrew's Church gardens, in Brighton. This year...
“BRILLIANCE!” – THE IBTA’S FIRST VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITION LAUNCHES TO MARK INTERNATIONAL BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS WEEK 2021
November 8, 2021
The International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its first virtual art exhibition of creative works from the global brain tumour community. Brain tumour...
Legacy Ambassador - Dustin Perry's Book Now Available
November 4, 2021
Our incredible Legacy Ambassador Dustin Perry has just released a book! "The corrected lore of a famous philanthropist" is a story about a very well-known festive character and his epic battle with...
2021 Noosa Tri
November 1, 2021
The Noosa Tri is regarded as one of the must-do triathlons in the world. Athletes race around the main beach, town centre and stunning hinterland while enjoying the encouragement from friendly locals...
FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT: Claire Maree
October 28, 2021
How did you first hear about the RCD Foundation? I’d heard of Connor’s Run and looked into the foundation! Has anyone you know been impacted by brain cancer? My godfather died of...
FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT: Eddie
October 28, 2021
How did you first hear about the RCD Foundation? I am originally from Melbourne, so each year I would see the Bayside community come together to support such an important foundation. Especially...