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You can help give Mehar, and so many other young patients like her, a brighter tomorrow

You can help give Mehar and those like her, a brighter future.

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

2024 Monash Children’s Hospital Shine Gala – it’s a wrap!

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.  

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