Chimera Legacy Foundation in Brisbane, Queensland | Community organisation

Chimera Legacy Foundation

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland

Phone: +61 420 901 722

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25.01.2022 We love seeing posts like this. Great work.

25.01.2022 We had a great day at Newmarket Village yesterday showcasing our PAT (Patient Assist Technology) VR. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat. Free Space VR Arcade

25.01.2022 We're delighted to welcome Bill Petch, former CEO of the Leukaemia Foundation and passionate supporter for social justice, to Chimera Legacy Foundation.

24.01.2022 Were working with our amazing partners to deliver Virtual Reality to patients in need. Head here to find out more https://chimeralegacyfoundation.org.au/initiatives

24.01.2022 Brisbane scientists are stepping up in the international fight to stop COVID-19s reign of terror. A major medical research institute is throwing its expertise behind the hunt for an effective treatment following a $1million cash donation

24.01.2022 Bionic Man caught up with 7NEWS Brisbane to talk about the heightened risk of infection that immunocompromised people face with the threat of COVID-19 Pandemic.

19.01.2022 Thanks so much Brisbane Holland Park Lions for your support! We couldn't do what we do without wonderful people like you!

18.01.2022 We are only too happy to promote community fundraisers and this particular campaign is definitely worth sharing! The local mens group The Dawn Patrol in Sa...ndgate have come up with a novel, amusing and impactful way to raise funds for critical COVID-19 research. Thank you to Victor Nicholls, Christopher Ferguson and all of those who were involved in the filming . Please donate, reshare this video or create your own #KickOutCOVID video, to support this research! This video was filmed before any current restrictions and only one toilet roll was injured in the process (but was still donated to a needy person). Donate here: bit.ly/kickoutcovid19 For more detail visit: thecommongood.org.au

18.01.2022 Why are we called the Chimera Legacy Foundation? The word Chimera originated in Greek Mythology and then later also became used as a medical term. "In Greek mythology, the Chimera was an awesome fire-breathing monster with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. The Chimera was killed by the hero Bellerophon mounted, in most versions of the tale, on Pegasus, the winged horse". ... Medically you can also become a Chimera. The act of having a bone marrow or organ transplant causes you to become a Chimera. Simply because you then have two DNAs, you have your birth DNA and also that of your donor. Our founder Damien Thompson is a triple Chimera! Damo had a bone marrow transplant and also a double lung transplant. He lives with the DNA of three different people that surely gives him Greek beast super hero status. Well he certainly is a beast at trying to raise awareness, fundraise for medical research and help other transplant recipients. A fun fact is that if you have a blood transfusion, for a short period of time you are also a Chimera!

18.01.2022 Heres a great look at the benefits of Virtual Reality for patients.

17.01.2022 We're at Grill'd for the month of January! Grill'd Emporium have kindly provided Chimera Legacy Foundation with a Local Matters donation bucket for the month of Jan. Come down to Grill'd at 1000 Ann Street Brisbane, grab a bite and throw a token in the bucket to help us bring VR closer to hospital patients.

17.01.2022 The team at CLF are super proud to announce our Comedy for a Cure had raised a whopping $20k for QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute toward Graft V Host Disease Research Thankyou to all who supported us, this will go along way in the fight to better our treatments for Transplant Rejection .

16.01.2022 In an effort to assist those in the transplant community who are affected by poor air quality due to the current Bushfire crisis, we are thrilled to partner with The Ville Resort-Casino to offer three packages including subsidised flights from your nearest major city to Townsville as well as two free nights in a resort hotel room with buffet breakfast daily. SeaLink Queensland have also offered a trip to Magnetic Island on their ferry. To be elegiable to apply for this initiative, patients must be on the lung transplant waiting list and in a smoke affected area. Head to www.chimeralegacyfoundation.org.au to apply and to view full T&Cs.

16.01.2022 Breakfast thanks to the bikini cafe for the very grateful group of transplant recipients.

16.01.2022 Getting the VR team together to nut out the logistics of our VR program Free Space VR Arcade

15.01.2022 There is a change in the format of Remembrance this year but as always the gratitude from the recipients is overwhelming.

14.01.2022 Dr Dan Chambers of The Prince Charles Transplant team has a great webinar on the lung Foundation site - simple straightforward information. https://lungfoundation.com.au/resources/

13.01.2022 Very excited for all of our lucky winners!

13.01.2022 The team at CLF really hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas with family and friends and are enjoying the holidays.

13.01.2022 What a fantastic day for those involved in the Transplant community. Today being Thankyou Day is a great opportunity for recipients to show their love

13.01.2022 Thankyou to Style My Name and Unique Fascination for donating these wonderful christmas gifts for the sick children at Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland We sincerely hope this brings the kids some much deserved joy over Christmas

13.01.2022 A reminder about our give away for those in the transplant community who are affected by poor air quality due to the recent Bushfire crisis. Along with our friends The Ville Resort-Casino we have three packages available, including subsidised flights from your nearest major city to Townsville as well as two free nights in a resort hotel room with buffet breakfast daily. SeaLink Queensland have also offered a trip to Magnetic Island on their ferry. To be eligible to apply for this initiative, patients must be a lung transplant recipient. Head to www.chimeralegacyfoundation.org.au to apply today.

12.01.2022 In partnership with the legends at Complete Imports, weve come up with a way for you to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia, Leukaemia Foundation and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute to assist with the ongoing supply of much needed face masks during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Head to https://chimeralegacyfoundation.org.au for more information.

11.01.2022 Virtual reality is amazing. We are very excited to be working on a VR program for transplant patients. Our main goal to help with pain however VR has so many other benefits. This funny video of a transplant carer going for a spin

11.01.2022 This is a good reminder to why we are involved in GVHD research.

10.01.2022 Wow! Our Virtual Reality program is popular! So far we are in the lead to win Grill'd

10.01.2022 Little dog, BIG Heart

10.01.2022 The team at Chimera Legacy Foundation are excited to welcome filmmaker Gustavo Diaz to the team. Gustavo will dedicate his time to film Bionic Man in a documentary that aims to reveal his transplant journey and how Bionic Man and the Chimera team are helping others within the transplant community. In this documentary you will see the true nature of human kindness while learning more about our fantastic healthcare organisations here in Australia. In what will be at times revealing, the collective nature of the story is a light hearted humour driven perspective on living life as a multiple transplant recipient. Photographer: Phillip Paton

10.01.2022 In light of some recent news regarding newly transplanted patients diagnosed with Coronovirus, we at CLF would like to express our concern for those recently transplanted and on the waiting list having to face the elevated risk of not only the transplant proceedure but also the threat of infection due to the immunocompromised nature of such a life saving event. Wed also like to remind the public that our wonderful nurses and health professionals put themselves at-risk for the sake of others so spare a thought for them in this trying time. Wed all like to see them go home to their loved ones in a healthy state. Stay safe guys and our thoughts are with you

09.01.2022 Did somebody say lucky door prize?!?! On the night of Comedy for a Cure there will one very happy person who will win this amazing treat thanks to Reading Cinemas Newmarket 2 x Gold Lounge tickets + $50 for F&B value at $98/each... Click the link if you havent already and get your tickets now! See you there https://www.facebook.com/events/514315295803041/?ti=cl

09.01.2022 We are off to Maggie island for part 2 of our adventures

09.01.2022 Find out how Nick Wallace, Chimera's Director VR Program Development, went from flying planes to bringing virtual reality to hospital patients

09.01.2022 We now have an easier way for you to send us money, for the purchase of merchandise, tickets or just because you want to be a philanthropist for the day :D https://www.paypal.me/ChimeraLegacy

08.01.2022 We are stoked to hear our supporters 'Reading Cinemas' are opening for business again in Newmarket. It's been a while!

07.01.2022 On behalf of the Chimera Legacy Foundation we would like to thank everyone for attending Comedy for a Cure, it was a truly fantastic and very successful evening! QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

05.01.2022 Fantastic news go Sami! We are proud of local Townsville woman Sami Meier after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis Sami is now back to living life and smiling along the way. Her story is a true inspiration

05.01.2022 We're working with our amazing partners to deliver Virtual Reality to patients in need. Head here to find out more https://chimeralegacyfoundation.org.au/initiatives

04.01.2022 Did you know just by putting the Virtual Reality headset on and interacting engages 75% of the brain and any distraction redirects the attention away from pain by up to 50% https://youtu.be/Z3uMruGro9c

04.01.2022 A sneak peek of something big! Stay tuned for more over the coming weeks - Bionic Man

03.01.2022 Good work team! QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Leukaemia Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia

03.01.2022 Chimera would like to thank our sponsors Reading Cinemas Newmarket and the beautiful Cloudland for a successful night of laughs and progress toward our goal to improve Transplant health. QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

02.01.2022 The team at CLF would like to thank The Rotary Club of Townsville Central for their generous donation of $5,000 toward our Patient Assist Technology VR program.

02.01.2022 Toad racing at the Arcadia hotel

01.01.2022 We are stoked to hear our supporters Reading Cinemas are opening for business again in Newmarket. Its been a while!