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The Monash Health Foundation is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale to our 2024 Monash Children’s Hospital Gala! This is your opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable children as we embark on a new era of healthcare at Monash Children’s Hospital.  Held at the spectacular Palladium at

Meet Spencer.   He lives with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a complex disease that impacts the lungs and the digestive system – unfortunately there is no cure.   CF is caused by a defective gene, and this defect leads to complications in the functionality of the lungs leading to infections and long-term damage, and the pancreas, making it

In November 2014, as Taylah was gearing up for the summer holidays, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.  Taylah began intensive chemotherapy treatment at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre immediately and was officially in remission by Christmas.  However, this was only the start of Taylah’s journey. As leukaemia is a blood cancer, standard protocol dictates

In 2017, Francis was shocked when he was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. With no time to waste, Francis endured surgery and intensive chemotherapy among other treatments to give him the best chance of survival. Seven years on Francis is a survivor and is determined to use his experience to raise awareness and funds to support

As we usher in the Lunar New Year, the Monash Health Foundation extends our gratitude for your invaluable support in building bridges of unity and fostering cultural diversity within our community. Your generosity has illuminated our path, allowing us to celebrate the rich tapestry of our community. May the Year of the Dragon bring you

Three times a week, 12-year-old Raphael Wolfenden and his parents Emily and Mark, make their way to Monash Children’s Hospital for six hours of treatment. Rain, hail or shine – no matter what, you’ll find them on the ward. Raph lives with a genetic condition known as congenital nephrotic syndrome, more often referred to as

Zayda’s mum Alie knew that something wasn’t right with her newborn daughter just hours after she came into the world.  “She was just so cold, she was wrapped in six or seven blankets, in the middle of February,” explained Alie.  Alie and her husband Muj were assured everything was fine, but after a few days