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Leading the Fight Against Childhood Cancer: Professor David Eisenstat on Research, Collaboration, and Hope

Children's Cancer Foundation - 29/05/2026

After an extensive international search, in late 2025 Professor David Eisenstat stepped into the inaugural role of Children’s Cancer Foundation and My Room Children’s Cancer Charity Chair in Childhood Cancer – a role supported by a $12 million investment drawing equally from the Children’s Cancer Foundation and My Room ($6 million combined) and from partners […]

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I’m incredibly honoured to be an ambassador for the Children’s Cancer Foundation

Children's Cancer Foundation - 25/05/2026

My journey to this role began at just 14 years old, when my life changed overnight and I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. What followed was a long and challenging journey through treatment, including countless needles, chemotherapy, hospital stays, and the many physical and emotional impacts that come with childhood cancer. Those experiences have […]

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Families and researchers unite to advance world-first cancer vaccine trial for children with brain tumours

Children's Cancer Foundation - 12/02/2026

An Australian clinical trial testing personalised cancer vaccines for children with deadly brain tumours has received a further boost, with the Children’s Cancer Foundation and the Marcus Rosin Fund partnering with the Robert Connor Dawes (RCD) Foundation to provide additional funding specifically for children with ependymoma on the clinical trial.

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VICETA WANG Charity Fundraiser

Children's Cancer Foundation - 28/01/2026

Late last year, Viceta Wang celebrated their 8-year anniversary with a vibrant celebratory luncheon, where once again they brought their network together to support the Children’s Cancer Foundation, raising an impressive $72,401 in just a few short hours.

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Threads in time – Charity fashion auction – Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November

Children's Cancer Foundation - 13/11/2025

The Children’s Cancer Foundation’s charity fashion auction – Threads in Time – takes place online on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November with items donated from some of Australia’s best-known fashion brands and best-dressed personalities.

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Keeping a friend’s memory alive

Children's Cancer Foundation - 18/09/2025

In 2024, the Year 9 cohort at Hammond Park Secondary College faced the heartbreaking loss of their friend, classmate, and a truly special young person, 13-year-old, Leon, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. A year on his friends, now in year 10, honoured his memory by organising a 24-Hour Marathon with the aim of raising $10,000 for children’s cancer research - an initiative chosen by Leon's mum.

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