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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

Wishing our community a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year

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

MCH Walk – Raphael’s story

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

MCH Walk – Zayda’s story

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

Sign up today for the 2024 Monash Children’s Hospital Walk!

Join us on Sunday 3 March for the 2024 Monash Children’s Hospital Walk.   Sign up today with your friends, family, and colleagues to make strides for young lives and raise funds for Monash Children’s Hospital.  This year, you can walk either 1, 5 or 10km around the beautiful Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. Our lively

Momentum – Summer 2023

We’re excited to let you know that the latest edition of MOMENTUM, news from the Monash Health Foundation is now available for you to read here.  We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our community for their support throughout 2023. Your ongoing engagement and generosity are what drives us at

Get active and MOVE OVER OCTOBER for Monash Children’s Hospital

This October, challenge yourself, your colleagues and friends to ‘Move Over October’ and you could be in the running to win some awesome prizes and support our children’s hospital!  Once registered, you can track your activity online! Whether it be walking, cycling, yoga, swimming, circuits, ANYTHING that challenges you physically or that you just LOVE