Brain Matters
Stories from the RCD Foundation
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...
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...
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...
The year of the brain and how to stay forward
January 10, 2018
Connor's Mum, Founder and CEO, Liz Dawes reflects on a huge 2017 for brain matters. As I’ve done the beginning of each year since we began our charity four and a half years ago, I like to...
The $120,000 Robert Connor Dawes CERN Fellow announced
December 1, 2017
We're thrilled to announce the recipient of our $120,000 CERN Fellowship - Dr. Claire King, Research Associate at the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cambridge Institute. Our Executive Director Liz Dawes...
$100 million for Brain Matters!
October 30, 2017
On Sunday October 29 the Federal Government announced the establishment of the Australian Brain Cancer Mission to double the survival rate of patients within 10 years. Fuelled by a $100 million...
Kicking goals for brain cancer - $25k worth of goals to be exact
August 6, 2017
What an incredible round of footy! Thanks to the South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) we raised an incredible $25,000 for brain matters last Sunday July 30. As SMJFL’s charity...
A Show of Strength with Connor’s Erg Challenge
March 27, 2017
On March 9, the University of Wisconsin and Stanford University crew teams once again battled it out for brain cancer in the second annual Connor’s Erg Challenge. Connor’s presumptive summer...
Lisa McCune - Superstar, Ambassador and Friend of the RCD Foundation
March 11, 2016
Lisa McCune joined the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation’s fight against Brain Cancer a little over a year ago. Since then, the talented actress and singer has used her voice support our Music Matters...