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Harvey was born prematurely at 33 weeks gestation and was soon diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).  PWS affects 1 in 15,000 births and is considered a rare, complex and multi-stage genetic condition. It primarily affects the part of the brain called the hypothalamus, the area responsible for regulating all the systems in our body and

On Wednesday 5 June the Foundation hosted our inaugural Donor Appreciation event, ‘Hope Grows with You’ at Melbourne’s historic Athanaeum Theatre and the Melbourne Athenaeum Library.  The event brought together 200 donors, volunteers and supporters of Monash Health to celebrate gratitude and hope.  Guests heard from a patient family, the Schroders, with Hollie and her

When Jasneet presented to the maternity ward, it was the first moment she became aware that something wasn’t right. At almost full term of a typical healthy pregnancy, Phillip Island based Jasneet and her husband Ishtpreet were so excited about the birth of their second baby, a sister for three-year-old Taj.    Jasneet and her

The Monash Children’s Hospital Gala held on Saturday 4 May at Palladium at Crown was a resounding success, with supporters raising an impressive $1.1 million for the Genomics Program.  Over 1100 guests filled the Palladium ballroom and were welcomed by Monash Health Chief Executive Eugine Yafele, before being treated to an array of spectacular entertainment.  

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our incredibly generous 2024 Monash Children’s Hospital Gala supporters. The Monash Health Foundation simply wouldn’t be able to host such a magnificent event without support from these businesses. Thank you for your ongoing support, generosity and for helping us raise the profile of the Monash Children’s

Do you love the iconic MCG and a fitness challenge for a good cause? We are delighted to announce that the Nephrology Department at Monash Children’s Hospital is the charity partner for the annual Stadium Stomp MCG Stair Climb on Sunday 2 June. Climb your way up, down and around the MCG grandstands with varying

Bailey’s Day  On Friday 15 March more than 300 supporters turned out at Woodlands Golf Club in Mordialloc for the annual Bailey’s Day luncheon and golf tournament.   2024 marked the 20th Bailey’s Day – a key event on the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre fundraising Calendar.   Patrick Tessier began the charity after losing his young son