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24.01.2022 Happy National Volunteers Week! We couldn't be more proud of the amazing individuals who volunteer their time, energy and efforts to help outsmart cancer. Thank you to all our volunteers, you are so appreciated!

24.01.2022 Check out our Pink Buns for Cancer Research! We're partnering with artisanal bakers Brassiere Bread, who are turning pink to support cancer research this October. Limited Edition Pink Buns will be available in New South Wales, Queensland, ACT and Victoria. For every 6 pack of Pink Buns sold during October, Brasserie Bread will donate $1 to ACRF. Find out more here: https://donate.acrf.com.au/event/brasserie-bread

24.01.2022 Weve very excited today to be launching a new collaboration with iconic Australian brand Budgy Smuggler, including our very own ACRF Smugglers and Smugglettes! Help fund the boldest cancer research in Australia whilst turning heads. Shop them here: https://budgysmuggler.com.au/collections/acrf Plus for the bravest of the brave - take on the Budgy Smuggler Winter Swim Challenge and Swim 2km over the month of August! Raise vital funds needed to help outsmart cancer. https://shave.acrf.com.au/event/budgysmugglerswim

23.01.2022 Meet Emily and her gorgeous daughter Charlotte. Emily took on the Hair Dare to make a difference after her mum was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which spread to her lymph nodes. "Witnessing your mum lose weight, become sick and tired every day, struggle to heal from endless surgeries and lose all her hair... is completely heartbreaking. Cancer affects everyone, not just the patient. Cancer is a devastating disease.... Wouldn't it be wonderful if no family had to go through this? Sure people say shaving our hair seems super brave and courageous, but it's such a small thing to do compared with what cancer patients face every day. Hair grows back... that's simple. Gaining a healthy life back is so much harder." Thank you to Emily and Charlotte for helping fund life-changing research that means one day we WILL see a world without cancer.

22.01.2022 On the 10th March, 11 year old Georgia is doing something super brave. Georgia will shave her head in support of her much-loved Nan, who is living with Stage 4 breast cancer. Were so proud of you Georgia! Join Georgia and get the clippers out and help to fund research into all cancers. Visit https://shave.acrf.com.au/

21.01.2022 Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have revealed a new vulnerability in lymphomas that are driven by one of the most common cancer-causing changes in cells. https://www.wehi.edu.au//new-front-opened-fight-against-co

21.01.2022 Australian cancer researchers are unsung heroes, tirelessly searching for new ways to Outsmart Cancer. To someone like Jo, who was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer, their work is a lifeline. We need your help this tax time to help fund more bold cancer research. Can we count on your support? 100% of your tax-time donation will go to research: https://www.acrf.com.au/donate/

21.01.2022 Rebecca Darling is Mum to three teenagers, and her world was turned upside down earlier this year when she was diagnosed with a rare form of Thyroid cancer. After multiple diagnoses and complications, she endured three surgeries in four days, followed by 11 days of intensive care. And Rebecca’s cancer journey did not stop there... She then endured frequent daily injections and had to stick to a very strict diet to help her body heal.... But thanks to the incredible treatments now available because of research, Rebecca is on the road to recovery. Throughout this hard time, Rebecca told us her amazing children have been her rock. In September, they even banded together to show their support for their Mum and joined the ACRF Hair Dare. Rebecca and her daughter, Ebony, pictured here, shaved their heads, and her son and eldest daughter dyed their hair blue to raise funds for cancer research. Let’s give the Darling family a pat on the back for raising over $2,700 to help fund life-changing cancer research!

19.01.2022 Your support enables incredible research to take place every day in labs across Australia. Read the latest report from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) on what remarkable progress your donations have helped achieve in the last year. https://www.acrf.com.au//remarkable-progress-the-acrf-cen/

19.01.2022 Very exciting to see cancer researcher Maria Kavallaris being recognised at the NSW Premier's Woman of the Year Awards. Maria has been Chief Investigator on two ACRF granted projects: our ACRF Child Cancer Precision Medicine Centre & ACRF Drug Discovery Centre for Childhood Cancer. This award is so well deserved. https://www.sbs.com.au//cancer-researcher-maria-kavallaris

19.01.2022 Peter Mac scientists have developed a simple blood test that can show which men with the most aggressive type of prostate cancer should respond to conventional therapy and those who need other options. Read more: https://www.acrf.com.au//blood-test-can-guide-treatment-f/

19.01.2022 The anti-cancer medicine Venetoclax could improve the current therapy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer the most common form of breast cancer in Australia according to preclinical studies led by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers. https://www.acrf.com.au//boosting-the-power-of-immunother/

18.01.2022 In 2016 Jo was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer. When all other options were exhausted, and it looked like all hope was lost, Jo received an amazing lifeline. It came from a laboratory equipped by ACRF. Within just five weeks of starting her personalised cancer treatment, Jo was back on her feet. Thank to the collaboration from researchers, working together to understand cancer better, Jo is alive today. We need your help to fund more bold collaborative research, to save lives a...nd keep Australian families together. You can make a real difference this tax-time: 100% of your donation before June 30 goes to cancer research. Can we count on your support? acrf.com.au/donate/

18.01.2022 Scientists from the Centenary Institute have developed a new therapeutic strategy that could potentially help the fight against advanced-stage melanoma. In a study just released, the scientists were able to show that they could effectively reduce the migration and invasive properties of melanoma cells. Read more: https://www.acrf.com.au//new-strategy-to-stop-melanoma-sp/

17.01.2022 In 2016, thanks to the generosity of our dedicated supporters, The Institute for Molecular Bioscience located in Queensland was awarded a grant for $2.3 Million to establish the ARCF Cancer Ultrastructure and Function Facility (ACRF CUFF). We are pleased to share with you a research update from the facility, to share the incredible cancer research that has taken place since this grant was awarded. Read more: https://www.acrf.com.au//research-update-the-acrf-cancer-/

17.01.2022 Are you looking for a challenge? Want to get fit, look good and raise funds all at the same time? Take on the Budgy Smuggler Winter Swim Challenge in our ACRF Smugglers and Smugglettes and swim 2km over the month of August! Play a role in raising funds dedicated towards outsmarting cancer! Sign up at: https://shave.acrf.com.au/event/budgysmugglerswim Shop for your clothing at: https://budgysmuggler.com.au/collections/acrf

17.01.2022 Carly just took on the Hair Dare and wanted to share her AWESOME new 'do with you! "I have family members and colleagues undergoing treatment for cancer and I have lost a dear friend to it. The thought of being diagnosed with cancer, then multiple doctor's appointments, operations and treatment is a terrifying thought, yet it occurs every second of every day. This disease leaves a trail of destruction and robs families.... This worldwide pandemic is leaving our most vulnerable people at more risk and we must do as much as we can to lessen the impact. Times are tough, but for people living with cancer, it is crucial that money is raised to assist them. It takes a village!" Let's give Carly a round of applause for being brave enough to take on the Hair Dare! Carly, you're incredible.

17.01.2022 This is the last week of our Women's Appeal - an opportunity to show support to the many mothers, sisters, aunts and friends who will be impacted by this disease. As Sharon, an ACRF supporter diagnosed with Thyrod cancer says: I chose to support ACRF to make the biggest possible difference. There are lots of charities helping women through the cancer journey but I don’t want anyone to ever have to start that journey The more research that’s done, the closer we get. Please, donate today to help fund world-class research and save lives. Together we can Outsmart cancer - because of people like you. https://www.acrf.com.au/donate/womens-appeal/

17.01.2022 The chances of getting breast cancer under 40 are so slim, she says. And the chances of getting breast cancer while youre pregnant are so slim. Its a weird version of a lotto I didnt want to win. Cancer can impact anyone in the most unexpected circumstances. Here at ACRF we are increasing the likelihood of early detection with our world leading research all due to your continued generous support. Read more of Amelias incredible survival story of resilience!... acrf.com.au//a-lotto-i-didnt-want-to-win-sydney-mums-stor/ #StandUptoCancer #LetsOutsmartCancer #TeamACRF

16.01.2022 And that's a wrap! Thanks to our incredible supporters, our Budgy Smuggler x ACRF Winter Swim Challenge has smashed our original fundraising goal of $10K for a total of $16,182!!! This will be going towards better ways to prevent, detect and treat all types of cancer through bold research projects. We couldn't be more thankful for the dedication of all those who participated. With average water temperatures of 18.8 degrees the last month, these supporters are made of tough stuff! Check out some of their smiling faces below. Plus, you can still shop the ACRF Budgy Smugglers and Smuglettes here: https://budgysmuggler.com.au/collections/new-arrivals//acrf

16.01.2022 A research team from Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research that recently invented a drug to stop blood vessels from forming a treatment resistant barrier around some cancers has now discovered the drug can be used to prevent the cancer from spreading. https://www.acrf.com.au//cancer-research-updates/new-drug/

16.01.2022 "I found my first benign tumour, a fibroadenoma when I was 28. Fibroadenomas are solid non-cancerous breast lumps that come, they go, they shrink, they grow. But I had regular ultrasounds, so all monitored and going ok... In early July, I made a pit stop for an ultrasound and a biopsy, which confirmed once again it was a fibroadenoma, and I was set to see the specialist to talk about a quick lumpectomy. On August 20 the breast specialist popped her ultrasound thingy on the lump and immediately scrunched her nose up and said no, that biopsy is wrong. https://www.acrf.com.au//fu/kristy-takes-on-the-hair-dare/

16.01.2022 Check out some of our incredible ACRF Shavers who have been making a real difference by raising life-saving funds needed for cancer research. An ACRF Shave can be done from home and live-streamed to friends and family for support. It's an amazing way to support those impacted by cancer. Find out more here: https://shave.acrf.com.au/

15.01.2022 Talk about determination! Cam swam the length of Sydney's Northern Beaches to raise funds for cancer research. Get inspired by his story here: https://www.acrf.com.au//fu/cam-swims-for-cancer-research/

13.01.2022 Questions about ensuring your needs are honoured when the time comes? Caldwell Martin Cox (CMC) Solicitors are very proud to have assisted ACRF in establishing their Wills Days program when the idea was first conceived in 2016. They shared with us information about the importance of writing or updating a Will, even during times such as these. https://www.acrf.com.au//updating-a-will-during-covid-19-/

13.01.2022 The Zero Childhood Cancer Program is delivering results many could not have even dreamed of. This collaborative team today released the results from the first 250 children admitted into the program. Findings that will provide hope for children across Australia, diagnosed with high-risk cancers. ACRF is incredibly proud to be one of the founding funders of this program and world-first initiative. https://www.smh.com.au//thomas-had-a-rare-brain-cancer-and

13.01.2022 I chose to support ACRF to make the biggest possible difference. There are lots of charities helping women through the cancer journey but I don’t want anyone to ever have to start that journey The more research that’s done, the closer we get. - Sharon, ACRF Supporter Sharon was just 34, with four young children, when she was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. October is Women's Cancer Month at ACRF. Will you stand with us, and women like Sharon, by supporting world-class research? Read her story and donate here: https://www.acrf.com.au/donate/womens-appeal/

11.01.2022 We went from, Were at the end of the road to We can offer you these options now because they could target my treatment uniquely for me. Jo, who was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer in 2016, received 11th-hour lifeline from cancer research made possible by the support of people like yourself. Even in difficult times like these, cancer does not stop. If you are able to, please show your support by donating at www.acrf.com.au/donate. 100% of your tax-time donation goes to world-class research.

11.01.2022 How awesome does ACRF supporter Jane look with her freshly-shaved 'do? Jane's raised over $1400 for world-class cancer research by participating in our shave program! Feeling bold? Find out more about shaving for research into all cancers here: https://shave.acrf.com.au/

10.01.2022 Every research breakthrough is a crucial milestone on the journey to a world without cancer. But we need your help to fund more critical research. Join with ACRF supporters like Susan, who has made a lifelong commitment to supporting research, after being diagnosed with cancer herself, whilst having four young children: "No child should have to lose their mum. From that point, I vowed I would do whatever I could to help wipe out cancer" - Susan Thanks to her successful treatm...ent, Sharon has been able to share many precious moments with her beloved children. But every day in Australia, another 187 women are diagnosed with cancer. Facilities like the ACRF Centre for Imaging the Tumor Environment at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute is an example of projects you help support. Bold, brilliant researchers are using this facility, funded by your generosity, to examine how cancer cells interact with neighbouring cells and to look for ways to disrupt those interactions to stop tumours developing. This Women's Cancer Month, show your support for bold research that brings us closer to a world without cancer. Donate to our Women's appeal here: https://www.acrf.com.au/donate/womens-appeal/

10.01.2022 The chances of being diagnosed with Lung Cancer is 1 in 15 for males and 1 in 21 for females, with an estimated 12,817 new cases in Australia in 2019. The ACRF Centre for Lung Cancer Early Detection is committed to reducing these numbers concentrating on three major innovative research streams: innovations in diagnostic imaging using Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) screening and computer aided diagnosis (CAD); investigating unique molecular profiles and biomarkers of lung cancer; and advanced innovations in bronchoscopy techniques. Visit acrf.com.au///acrf-centre-for-lung-cancer-early-detection/

10.01.2022 World-leading research enabled by your dedicated support. Read the recent report from Image X, who received an ACRF grant in 2014 to support three unique cancer imaging and targeted radiotherapy devices through the development of the ACRF Image X Institute. https://www.acrf.com.au//world-leading-research-acrf-image

09.01.2022 ACRF would like to express a huge thank you to the amazing @CountrywideDistributors team, members and recognised suppliers. Your generosity will help outsmart all types of cancer, all across Australia. We are truly grateful for your support and are looking forward to continuing our incredible partnership in 2020.

09.01.2022 Today is World Cancer Research Day - and this year's theme speaks to togetherness. Just like you, we believe collaboration is the key to faster breakthroughs in cancer research that save lives. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have funded 75 grants totalling almost $160 million to world-class Australian research initiatives across our country. These projects bring the brightest minds together to work on bold ideas to help prevent, detect and treat all types of cancer. Help fund more bold research: http://www.acrf.com.au/donate/

08.01.2022 After nearly 10-years working for ACRF, I still get excited when I meet a supporter in person for the first time. Its like we are solidifying a friendship that until now has been carried out over the phone or via email. Its truly an honour to meet them many whove been donating to us for decades and have had deep personal experiences with cancer. Luckily we have plenty of opportunities to do this such as lab tours and our annual high teas." Meet Lee Christian, our Planned Giving Manager. Read more: https://www.acrf.com.au//behind-the-scenes-at-acrf-meet-l/ #happysaturday #MeetACRF #LetsOutsmartCancer

08.01.2022 Australian researchers have discovered how an affordable and currently available drug which removes copper from the blood can destroy some of the deadliest cancers that are resistant to immunotherapy. Read more here: https://www.acrf.com.au//blocking-copper-uptake-in-tumour/

08.01.2022 Our incredible Budgy Smuggler x ACRF Winter Swim participants have blown us away with their enthusiasm! So much so that we have now exceeded our fundraising goal of $10,000 - and we're aiming even higher! Help us get to $15,000 in the next 5 days to fund even more world-class cancer research. Sign up, or donate here: https://shave.acrf.com.au/event/budgysmugglerswim A special shout out to the amazing Southern Districts Rebelettes - check them out in their ACRF Budgy Smugglers! They're a team of superstars

07.01.2022 We're so excited to launch our new campaign: Hair Dare! Simply cut, colour, shave your hair or even go zany... all in the name of cancer research! Set your fundraising goal and once you reach it, it's time to take on your Hair Dare.... What are you waiting for? Sign up NOW and take on the Hair Dare.

06.01.2022 Last week team Lion Beverages , ACRF, and Adam Spencer got together for a fun evening of trivia in support of life-saving research into all types of cancer. After weeks of working remotely and social distancing, this was a great way for them to connect with colleagues and put their trivia skills to the test. Not to mention Adams stand up comedy along the way! Congratulations to the BD Rebels, who scored an unbelievable 12 out of 12! Team Lion, thank you so much for your ongo...ing support in our mission to outsmart cancer together and a fantastic trivia event. If you are interested in hosting your own digital trivia night with ACRF and Adam Spencer, please reach out to Svenja Steffen, or read more here: https://www.acrf.com.au//corpor/acrf-digital-trivia-night/ #SustainabiltyatLion #trivianight #workingremotely #TeamACRF

06.01.2022 We could not be more excited to share this incredible news with you today. Our annual grants have just been announced - and despite the challenges of 2020, we're funding three world-class projects this year. Totalling $6 Million, these significant grants are a result of the generosity of people like you. So, we'd like to once more say a heartfelt thank you. Thank you for understanding the value of continued research through these troubling times, for continuing to stand with us, and for enabling in world-class research that will help save lives. Find out who the grant winners are here: https://www.acrf.com.au/acrf-2020-grant-awards/

05.01.2022 An international study, co-led by Queensland researchers, has concluded that 191 genes are likely to affect a womans risk of developing breast cancer. The research led by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Cambridge University and Harvard University is the worlds most comprehensive analysis of genetic breast cancer risk to date. https://www.acrf.com.au//global-collaboration-predicts-ne/

05.01.2022 What are your favourite stay-at-home fundraising ideas starting with the letter 'B'? Some of our favourites: Bake off - Compete with friends, clear-out the pantry & bake until you drop! Bingo - Host a virtual bingo night and raise funds to outsmart cancer, or Birthday party - We send the balloons you provide the cake & invite your friends via video call!... Comment down below any more ideas and read the full list here: https://www.acrf.com.au//a-to-z-of-great-fundraising-idea/

04.01.2022 An innovative technique to improve cancer treatments using tumour biopsies less than 30 minutes after theyre taken has been developed at The University of Queensland. Read more here: https://www.acrf.com.au//fresh-tumour-biopsies-in-world-f/

04.01.2022 New QIMR Berghofer research has identified how an early genetic change in blood and bone marrow cells paves the way for the development of some blood cancers. The discovery provides a new target for the treatment of the blood cancers myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). MDS is often a precursor cancer to AML, a highly aggressive form of leukaemia. Read more: https://www.acrf.com.au//blood-cancer-find-raises-new-tre/

03.01.2022 Want to raise funds for life-saving cancer research whilst staying out home? We're counting down our A-Z of ideas... A - Amazing Feats! Host a competition with your friends, family and/or co-workers to see who has the most amazing or bizarre party trick. You might even like to try to and break a world record! Get more ideas here:... https://www.acrf.com.au//a-to-z-of-great-fundraising-idea/ See more

02.01.2022 Do you dare... take on the Hair Dare? Our new and most daring challenge is now LIVE and we need you! Cut, colour or shave your hair (or even go zany) to raise funds for life-changing cancer research.... Learn more by clicking below.

02.01.2022 Leigh Martyn, after being touched by cancer, combined passion and purpose. She took her love for softball and contacts in sport to create Play for a Cure Foundation, that would fundraise to help cancer research and patients so more people would not have to suffer the same fate. Australian Cancer Research Foundation would like to thank Leigh for her generous and continued support in raising a total of $92 500 to date for world-class cancer research. We are touched by your dedication to supporting our mission and would like to congratulate you for such an incredible achievement. Read more here: https://www.acrf.com.au/news/fundraising-stories/leigh/

02.01.2022 "When her Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer, Sarah started to secretly knit a beanie, as she would soon go through chemotherapy and lose her hair. All five cousins agreed we wanted to be able to help people with cancer somehow. Sarah taught us all to finger knit and we began making lots of beanies and scarves and pom-poms." Lauren, Dash, Lucy, Mia and Sarah share their incredible fundraising story of knitting for cancer research! What an amazing effort. Read all about it here: https://www.acrf.com.au//fundraising/knitting-for-a-cause/

02.01.2022 Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to our #PinkBuns4Research campaign with Brasserie Bread! We still need help reach our $25,000 goal to help Outsmart Cancer! What you can do: Grab our amazing ACRF x Brasserie Bread Pink Buns in a shop near you Post a photo of your Pink Bun creation with our hashtag: #PinkBunsForResearch... Spread the word! Want to do more to help Outsmart Cancer? If you're a business owner and you'd like to contribute through proceeds of sale, find out more here: https://donate.acrf.com.au/register/brasserie-bread

01.01.2022 Thank you to all the heroes who took on the virtual City2Surf this weekend. Will (pictured) runs the City2Surf for ACRF in his lion suit every year, in honour of Sifu Randy Bennett, his kung fu master. Randy passed away from mantle cell lymphoma in 2017. The City2Surf is a virtual event this year so Will ran two laps of the Bay Run in Sydney's inner west. What a champion!