Brain Matters
Stories from the RCD Foundation
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...
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...
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...
Connor's Run 2015 Recap
September 30, 2015
Our 3rd Connor’s Run sold out 2500 spots in just 6 weeks. In doing so you helped us keep Connor’s spirit shining bright (with some welcome assistance again this year from the sun…and maybe...
It's our 2 Year Anniversary… let’s celebrate with a new name!
July 31, 2015
Two years ago today (31 July, 2013) the Robert Connor Dawes Fund was officially established in Australia by the ‘Charities and Not for Profit Commission’. I had no idea then what that would mean...
Harry. One of the lucky ones.
May 8, 2015
Changing the horrible odds young brain cancer patients face is what we're all about. Harry Dunn is one of the lucky ones. He survived his encounter with a brain tumour. His story is of strength &...
Liz Dawes – Bayside Citizen of the Year
January 27, 2015
We cannot stress how proud we are of our leader Liz Dawes. On a cold, hot, rainy, sunny, Melbourne-y, Australia day, Liz Dawes was awarded the Bayside Citizen of the Year. It is an honour that...
Liz Dawes awarded Australia Day Bayside Citizen of the Year
January 26, 2015
Today the Bayside Council is recognising Liz Dawes as the local Australia Day Citizen of the Year for "outstanding work galvanising the Bayside community around the issue of paediatric brain cancer"....
There's something special in the water
December 25, 2014
Skimming the waves and powered by the winds of the Indian Ocean is 'The Connor Dawes'. This is another adventurous tale from the Canta family and their incredible support for the RCD Fund. Dan...