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Read stories of those affected by Brain Cancer

EVERY ONE OF THE 2000 BRAIN CANCER PATIENTS DIAGNOSED EACH YEAR and those connected to our cause have a STORY

Some are difficult to read, some hard to even imagine, some are uplifting and some tragic – but every one of them is inspiring.

Here are just some of those stories that we hope can shed some light on how life changes when suddenly you are faced with your own mortality or that of someone you love. It is heartbreaking but it is real. The people in these stories inspire us to keep fighting to find a cure.

A LEGACY OF HOPE

We would like to congratulate Biobanking and Clinical Research Manager Cassandra Griffin pictured Professor Christine Paul and Dr James Lynam on

MASON’S STORY

Ten years ago amidst the rugged terrain of Papua New Guinea an enduring friendship was forged between Australian Army soldier Matthew

Cassandra’s Story

From that first CT scan Cass life changed very quickly 8211 she walked out of the CT into an unplanned MRI

Volunteer Spotlight – Belinda Peden

I felt a strong need to try to give back to the Mark Hughes Foundation when one of my dearest friends

Jess’s Story

In December 2020 the future was looking bright with a new engagement amp a baby girl on the way Everything was

Kerry’s Story

My life prior 2018 was great not a care in the world I played golf seriously at my Club Wantima Country

Jett’s Story

My beautiful son Jett aged 13 was diagnosed with Brain cancer in October 2022 He had 12 months of symptoms and

Remembering Matthew Liam Lam

Matt found enjoyment in all things He had a firecracker spirit and approached everything with boundless energy and with such enthusiasm

Please forgive you

Charley 8217 s late wife Julie fought brain cancer before leaving us in 2004 Please forgive you was written in response

The raw and emotional story of Jaymie and Scott Ferguson

Emma Lawrence tells the beautiful but heart wrenching story of Scott and Jaymie Ferguson Jaymie has just walked in nbsp The

Isobelle’s Story

My Survival Journey I was diagnosed with a brain nbsp tumour in 2018 Doctor Ross my kind doctor took a deep

For the love of rugby league – Maddy Callander

I love rugby league I always have and I know I always will nbsp From as early as I can remember

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