Brain Matters
Stories from the RCD Foundation
Smashing our FUNdraising goals
September 8, 2020
You did it (again!) Another FUNdraising goal reached, and we cannot thank you enough. These extra funds raised have allowed us to announce a number of new initiatives: The Gideon Gratzer and Grace...
Atlas Masterclass x Connor's Run
September 2, 2020
To celebrate Connor's Run we've teamed up with Atlas Masterclass for an exciting (and delicious) event- The Taste of Italy Dinner Box. Our incredible ambassador Charlie Carrington is generously...
Very Merry Christmas Market
December 20, 2019
Thank you to everyone who visited our Very Merry Christmas Market, and to our big-hearted Elf Helpers who donated their talent and time. We raised $58,000 for paediatric brain matters! We had live...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Spotlight on Brain Matters
August 25, 2017
The Australian Federal Government announces new focus on paediatric brain cancer. We are so excited! Yesterday was one of the biggest milestones in our charity’s history. Not only did the...