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The Million Dollar Lunch 2025

The most important event you will contribute to.

The Million Dollar Lunch is Melbourne’s premier social and philanthropic event, helping to change the path of children’s cancer.​​

With the extreme generosity and goodwill of The Million Dollar Lunch community, the event has raised over $31 million, in the past 20 years, and has been instrumental in allowing the Children’s Cancer Foundation to fund transformative research, improve clinical care, and offer vital family support programs.

Save the date: Friday, 21st August 2026 – The Palladium at Crown

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The Million Dollar Lunch in Motion

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The Million Dollar Lunch 2025 – Celebrating 20 years

Last Friday, 15th August, marked the 20th anniversary of The Million Dollar Lunch, and the celebration was nothing short of spectacular, raising over $2.2 million for childhood cancer research, world-class clinical care, and essential support for families.

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The Million Dollar Lunch 2024

That special day in August, where our brilliant community gathers to make a difference for children and families impacted by cancer, arrived once again, with our 18th The Million Dollar Lunch.

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The Million Dollar Lunch 2023

The Million Dollar Lunch raised a record $2.9 million for the Children’s Cancer Foundation. 

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Renato Pellicano

James Roche

Andrew Ryan

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