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Thank you to our supporters

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

2024 Stadium Stomp at the MCG

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

March event wrap up

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

2024 MCH Gala – tickets on sale NOW!

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

Living with Cystic Fibrosis doesn’t stop Spencer.

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

Taylah says play is the best medicine.

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

Why Francis is giving back.

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