White Pearl Foundation in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

White Pearl Foundation

Locality: Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 418 238 723

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24.01.2022 Celebrating International Women’s Day with our co-host @WhitePearlFoundation with a Breakfast for Brain Cancer, honouring women dedicated to the treatment of Br...ain Cancer. THANK YOU Helen Wheeler, Associate Professor, Dr Vanessa Sammons, Neurosurgeon, Maria Kastelan, Neuro-oncology Nurse Practitioner, and our volunteers and supporters. #Internationalwomenday2020 #breakfastforbraincancer #braincancergroup #care2cure See more

20.01.2022 A big thank you to our Media Sponsor The Greek Herald for your support of the 2nd Annual Breakfast for Brain Cancer. Your contribution to the success of our event is greatly appreciated.

18.01.2022 Preparations for the 2020 Breakfast For Brain Cancer are underway! We thank Tracey O’Donoghue, Director and Company Secretary of The Brain Cancer Group, and dedicated friends and supporters Jan Hunter and Maria Visser for handcrafting these unique "The Brain Cancer Group, Care2Cure", cookies for each attendee of the Breakfast. THANK YOU!!! #breakfastforbraincancer #braincancerresearch #Care2Cure #TheBrainCancerGroup #WhitePearlFoundation

17.01.2022 Thank you to artist Xinh Lapinski for this beautiful portrait of TBCG’s Associate Professor Helen Wheeler. A lovely way to honour a remarkable doctor who has dedicated her life to treating brain cancer patients whilst also contributing to the search for a cure.

16.01.2022 A lovely collection of donated gifts will be available for our guests to purchase at the 2020 Breakfast for Brain Cancer, in the knowledge that 100% of funds raised go directly to brain cancer research. We thank Alpha Restaurant, for your greatly appreciated contribution and unwavering support. Alpha has popped up in Campbell's Stores in The Rocks for the summer. The residency features a specially curated menu, inspired by the restaurants of Greece, which pop up on the islands over the warmer months. #breakfastforbraincancer #braincancerresearch #Care2Cure #TheBrainCancerGroup #WhitePearlFoundation

16.01.2022 Thank you to Candles By Athena for your donation in support of the 2020 Breakfast For Brain Cancer. Introducing the extra-tall Kazi jar, a beautiful centrepiece for any room with a huge 1.6litres of natural soy wax, triple-scented with SPIRIT- Vanilla, Jasmine & Cedarwood, a custom fragrance for the White Pearl Foundation. This beautiful candle will burn for over 300 hours.... The event is co-hosted by the Bank of Sydney and the White Pearl Foundation with 100% of funds raised to go directly to brain cancer research. Share with friends and colleagues and join us on March 3rd. Tickets ($100 per person) are available at www.whitepearlfoundation.org/breakfast.

15.01.2022 Looking forward to hearing from The Brain Cancer Group's Neuro-oncology Nurse Practitioner, Marina Kastelan, at the 2020 Breakfast For Brain Cancer. Celebrating International Women's Day 2020 we Honour Women Dedicated to the Treatment of Brain Cancer. Thank you Marina for taking time at of your very busy Tuesday. This event is co-hosted by Bank of Sydney and the White Pearl Foundation with 100% of funds to go directly to brain cancer research. Share with friends and colleague...s and join us on March 3rd. Tickets ($100 per person) are available at www.whitepearlfoundation.org/breakfast. ================= Marina Kastelan is The Brain Cancer Group's Neuro Oncology Cancer Nurse Practitioner; and leads the group's care co-ordinating team. Marina is a key health professional who is assigned to patients diagnosed with brain tumours to assist them through their treatment. Marina has been working as a Registered Nurse since 1990 and has a background in Intensive Care & Oncology. Marina has worked in Neuro Oncology since 2008 & has completed a Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner. The Department of Health and Ageing have accredited experienced Oncology Registered Nurses with a Masters Degree in Nursing to collaborate with medical specialists to treat tumour patients. The Brain Cancer Group has long recognised the need for individual and coordinated nursing care for brain tumour patients with the specific aim of improving the process and treatment pathway for patients with primary brain tumours and their carers. The Brain Cancer Group has developed and supported this specific role since 2011. An emphasis is placed on patient education and ensuring the pathway for both patients and families is smooth. The role adds to a patient’s clinical support during the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation stages of treatment and beyond. Marina works in collaboration with Neurosurgeons, Medical Oncologists and Radiation Oncologists, plus other medical specialists; to add nursing expertise to our approach to coordinated care. The Brain Cancer Group leads the Neuro oncology community and has been the only group to consistently support this vital role to meet our high standard of clinical practice. Marina will visit you and your family during your admission to hospital. She will coordinate your care between your treating medical specialists, hospital ward staff and other treatment providers such as physiotherapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists etc. Our Nurse Coordinator will provide education and support to you and your family and will also be accessible by phone following discharge from hospital should you require additional assistance or support.

14.01.2022 A big thank you to Caesars Coffee for your donation in support of the 2020 Breakfast For Brain Cancer. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. CAESARS COFFEE "Artisan Coffee Roaster established since 1985, we specialise in roasting premium Arabica Coffee and expertly blending to create an excellent variety of premium blends."... ------------------------ The event is co-hosted by the Bank of Sydney and the White Pearl Foundation with 100% of funds raised to go directly to brain cancer research. Share with friends and colleagues and join us on March 3rd. Tickets ($100 per person) are available at www.whitepearlfoundation.org/breakfast.

13.01.2022 A big thank you to our Media Sponsor Antenna Pacific for their support of the 2020 Breakfast For Brain Cancer. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. The event is co-hosted by the Bank of Sydney and the White Pearl Foundation with 100% of funds raised to go directly to brain cancer research. Share with friends and colleagues and join us on March 3rd.... Tickets ($100 per person) are available at www.whitepearlfoundation.org/breakfast. See more

09.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY Last Tuesday, March 3rd, we celebrated International Women's Day by hosting our 2nd Annual Breakfast for Brain Cancer. At this event we honoured women dedicated to the treatment of brain cancer and heard from a panel of experts from The Brain Cancer Group, Care2Cure.. We thank Bank of Sydney, our corporate partner and co-host of this event, our panel of experts, our generous sponsors and supporters and our guests, for your generosity and dedication to... our effort in supporting the dedicated researchers in their quest to find a cure for this terrible disease. Some images on this post. Visit our website for a full gallery of photos from our event: https://whitepearlfoundation.org/breakfast-for-brain-cancer #breakfastforbraincancer #WhitePearlFoundation #BrainCancerGroup #Care2Cure #braincancerresearch #InternationalWomensDay

09.01.2022 Thank you Levendi Jewellers for your contribution to our fundraising event, the 2020 Breakfast For Brain Cancer. 100% of funds raised by the gifts purchased at the event will go directly to brain cancer research. Established in 1967, Levendi Jewellers is an internationally renowned, multi-award winning, family own and operated business. The family's ongoing dedication, skill and determination to create the finest jewellery has earned the Levendi Jewellers brand a global reputation. #breakfastforbraincancer #braincancerresearch #Care2Cure #TheBrainCancerGroup #WhitePearlFoundation

08.01.2022 Thank you Souk & Co. for your contribution to our fundraising event, the 2nd Annual Breakfast for Brain Cancer 2020. 100% of funds raised by the gifts purchased at the event will go directly to brain cancer research. Souk & Co. is a travel brand with a passion for creating bespoke, authentic, immersive journeys. A fully licensed travel company, with years of designing Moroccan travel under our belt, nothing excites us more than creating rich, life-changing experiences. #brea...kfastforbraincancer #braincancerresearch #Care2Cure #TheBrainCancerGroup #WhitePearlFoundation Souk & Co. is a travel brand with a passion for creating bespoke, authentic, immersive journeys. A fully licensed travel company, with years of designing Moroccan travel under our belt, nothing excites us more than creating rich, life-changing experiences. #breakfastforbraincancer #braincancerresearch #Care2Cure #TheBrainCancerGroup #WhitePearlFoundation