Our MHF Magic Ball is one of the most sought after tickets in town, and has grown into one of the most anticipated Black tie gala events in the Hunter region annually. Featuring premium cuisine and wines, high calibre entertainment, captivating themes, celebrity MCs, and prestigious auction items, it promises an unforgettable evening, all dedicated to supporting MHF patients and their families while driving crucial research into brain cancer. Mark your calendars for the 8th MHF Magic Ball, set to grace NEX, Newcastle, on August 17, 2024.
Tickets are $230 each or $2250 for a table of 10. Thank you to our major sponsors – Avery, AHA Newcastle & Hunter and The MacDougall Foundation.
Are you ready for an adventure that makes a difference? Join us for an unforgettable 8-day trekking challenge through the stunning landscapes of the Flinders Ranges, all in support of the Mark Hughes Foundation. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Wilpena Pound, marvel at the rugged grandeur of Alligator Gorge, and keep an eye out for iconic Australian wildlife like the yellow-footed rock wallaby and emu. After each day’s trek, unwind under the stars in unique, comfortable outback accommodation. Not only will you be creating lifelong memories, but every step you take will help fund vital brain cancer research and support.
When my wife Kirralee and I set up the Mark Hughes Foundation we wanted to make a difference, and make a difference fast! When you live with brain cancer you really appreciate how precious time is. We have to make every minute count. We wanted to raise money for research – FAST. Kiz suggested we sell beanies as a lot of brain cancer patients wear beanies to cover scars, bandages, loss of hair and just to keep warm. Thus “Beanie for Brain Cancer” was born in 2014.
Beating brain cancer will take the power of your support.
Community fundraising helps us raise vital funds to support brain cancer patients, raise awareness about brain cancer and raise funds for research to find a cure. We have now made it even easier for you to support us.
One of the highlights on the National Rugby League calendar is the annual NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, which invites the wider rugby league community to join the Mark Hughes Foundation on their quest to tackle brain cancer.
Read MoreOur MHF Magic Ball is one of the most sought after tickets in town, and has grown into one of the most anticipated Black tie gala events in the Hunter region annually. Featuring premium cuisine and wines, high calibre entertainment, captivating themes, celebrity MCs, and prestigious auction items, it promises an unforgettable evening, all dedicated to supporting MHF patients and their families while driving crucial research into brain cancer. Mark your calendars for the 8th MHF Magic Ball, set to grace NEX, Newcastle, on August 17, 2024.
Read MoreDuring the early afternoon hours of Christmas Day in 2015 one of Marks great mates, Billy Peden, decided he wanted to make a difference! He called Paul ‘Chief’ Harragon that afternoon and the MHF Adventure Treks were born. At the time, neither of them would have realised that this was the start of what would become an annual life changing event raising millions of dollars for the Mark Hughes Foundation. Since 2016, there have been eight adventure treks all around the world raising over $3.5 million so far to support brain cancer patients and their families.
Read MoreWhen my wife Kirralee and I set up the Mark Hughes Foundation we wanted to make a difference, and make a difference fast! When you live with brain cancer you really appreciate how precious time is. We have to make every minute count. We wanted to raise money for research – FAST. Kiz suggested we sell beanies as a lot of brain cancer patients wear beanies to cover scars, bandages, loss of hair and just to keep warm. Thus "Beanie for Brain Cancer" was born in 2014.
Read MoreBeating brain cancer will take the power of your support.
Community fundraising helps us raise vital funds to support brain cancer patients, raise awareness about brain cancer and raise funds for research to find a cure. We have now made it even easier for you to support us.
When my wife Kirralee and I set up the Mark Hughes Foundation we wanted to make a difference, and make a difference fast! When you live with brain cancer you really appreciate how precious time is. We have to make every minute count. We wanted to raise money for research – FAST. Kiz suggested we sell beanies as a lot of brain cancer patients wear beanies to cover scars, bandages, loss of hair and just to keep warm. Thus "Beanie for Brain Cancer" was born in 2014.
Read MoreDuring the early afternoon hours of Christmas Day in 2015 one of Marks great mates, Billy Peden, decided he wanted to make a difference! He called Paul ‘Chief’ Harragon that afternoon and the MHF Adventure Treks were born. At the time, neither of them would have realised that this was the start of what would become an annual life changing event raising millions of dollars for the Mark Hughes Foundation. Since 2016, there have been eight adventure treks all around the world raising over $3.5 million so far to support brain cancer patients and their families.
Read MoreOur MHF Magic Ball is one of the most sought after tickets in town, and has grown into one of the most anticipated Black tie gala events in the Hunter region annually. Featuring premium cuisine and wines, high calibre entertainment, captivating themes, celebrity MCs, and prestigious auction items, it promises an unforgettable evening, all dedicated to supporting MHF patients and their families while driving crucial research into brain cancer. Mark your calendars for the 8th MHF Magic Ball, set to grace NEX, Newcastle, on August 17, 2024.
Read MoreOne of the highlights on the National Rugby League calendar is the annual NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, which invites the wider rugby league community to join the Mark Hughes Foundation on their quest to tackle brain cancer.
Read MoreWe believe that with the power of research, innovation, compassion and collaboration, together, we can beat brain cancer.
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative research centre which brings together scientists and clinicians, consumers and patient care professionals and builds on the University of Newcastle’s established and dynamic cancer research ecosystem and world-class technology, spaces and infrastructure.
Through collaboration and partnership with our community and like-minded national and international organisations, the Centre will drive world-leading research programs to improve the lives of people with brain cancer today and increase survival rates in the future.
We are taking action and bringing together the best experts in the field to advance brain cancer research to achieve the greatest impact for brain tumour patients.
The Mark Hughes Foundation’s mission is to raise much needed funds for research, to create awareness and support brain cancer patients and their families. The Mark Hughes Foundation is committed to raising much needed funds to support brain cancer research. Through our affiliations and research partners we are able to have a direct effect on the fight against brain cancer.
MHF funds a wide range of projects locally, nationally, and internationally focusing on collaborative, innovative, translational research. This includes research fellowships, PHD projects, innovation grants and pilot programs. MHF also donated $3 million to the Australian Brain Cancer Mission with the goal of doubling survival rates within 10 years.
Unfortunately, brain cancer doesn’t take a break so, we must continue to raise awareness and raise the funds that allow our brilliant scientists to continue researching and our wonderful Brain Cancer Care nurses to keep caring. We’re so proud of how far we’ve come with just a small dedicated team and a band of passionate volunteers.
Mark Hughes Foundation and the University of Newcastle announce new $25 million Centre for Brain Cancer Research with Professor Michael Fay appointed as Foundation MHF Chair in Brain Cancer and Director of Centre.
The greatest minds that are fighting the frontline battle against brain cancer will be brought together as the new Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle, is officially announced Monday, June 27.
An exciting step forward for brain cancer research in Australia, the Centre’s dedicated brain cancer team will drive critical research, education, and health care improvements at a national scale for brain cancer patients, their families and carers, and health professional.
For brain cancer researchers, a major obstacle to biomarker driven research is limited access to brain cancer tissue for research purposes. The Mark Hughes Foundation Brain Biobank is one of the first post-mortem adult brain banks in Australia to operate with protocols specifically developed for brain cancer.
Recent advances in technology have shown that the traditional ways of classifying brain tumours were only telling part of the story. Researchers know that there is more powerful information hidden in the genes that reveals several distinct sub-types, each with different disease characteristics and importantly survival outcomes.
With the MHF funding commitment, the University of Newcastle will support a dedicated brain cancer team to drive critical research, education and health care improvements at a national scale for brain cancer patients, their families and carers, and health professionals. The team will be led by the inaugural Mark Hughes Foundation Chair in Brain Cancer, who will be recruited through a global search.
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) is very proud to announce the placement of two new Brain Cancer Care Co-ordinators, the positions funded by money raised from the MHF trek to Mt Kilimanjaro in October last year.
Nurses Nicole Allen, based at Port Macquarie Hospital and also visiting Coffs Harbour, along with Natasha Malcolm who is based in Tamworth also covering Armidale, have both commenced work in a three year fully funded position.
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative research centre which brings together scientists and clinicians, consumers and patient care professionals and builds on the University of Newcastle’s established and dynamic cancer research ecosystem and world-class technology, spaces and infrastructure.
Through collaboration and partnership with our community and like-minded national and international organisations, the Centre will drive world-leading research programs to improve the lives of people with brain cancer today and increase survival rates in the future.
We are taking action and bringing together the best experts in the field to advance brain cancer research to achieve the greatest impact for brain tumour patients.
The Mark Hughes Foundation’s mission is to raise much needed funds for research, to create awareness and support brain cancer patients and their families. The Mark Hughes Foundation is committed to raising much needed funds to support brain cancer research. Through our affiliations and research partners we are able to have a direct effect on the fight against brain cancer.
MHF funds a wide range of projects locally, nationally, and internationally focusing on collaborative, innovative, translational research. This includes research fellowships, PHD projects, innovation grants and pilot programs. MHF also donated $3 million to the Australian Brain Cancer Mission with the goal of doubling survival rates within 10 years.
Unfortunately, brain cancer doesn’t take a break so, we must continue to raise awareness and raise the funds that allow our brilliant scientists to continue researching and our wonderful Brain Cancer Care nurses to keep caring. We’re so proud of how far we’ve come with just a small dedicated team and a band of passionate volunteers.
Mark Hughes Foundation and the University of Newcastle announce new $25 million Centre for Brain Cancer Research with Professor Michael Fay appointed as Foundation MHF Chair in Brain Cancer and Director of Centre.
The greatest minds that are fighting the frontline battle against brain cancer will be brought together as the new Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle, is officially announced Monday, June 27.
An exciting step forward for brain cancer research in Australia, the Centre’s dedicated brain cancer team will drive critical research, education, and health care improvements at a national scale for brain cancer patients, their families and carers, and health professional.
For brain cancer researchers, a major obstacle to biomarker driven research is limited access to brain cancer tissue for research purposes. The Mark Hughes Foundation Brain Biobank is one of the first post-mortem adult brain banks in Australia to operate with protocols specifically developed for brain cancer.
Recent advances in technology have shown that the traditional ways of classifying brain tumours were only telling part of the story. Researchers know that there is more powerful information hidden in the genes that reveals several distinct sub-types, each with different disease characteristics and importantly survival outcomes.
With the MHF funding commitment, the University of Newcastle will support a dedicated brain cancer team to drive critical research, education and health care improvements at a national scale for brain cancer patients, their families and carers, and health professionals. The team will be led by the inaugural Mark Hughes Foundation Chair in Brain Cancer, who will be recruited through a global search.
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) is very proud to announce the placement of two new Brain Cancer Care Co-ordinators, the positions funded by money raised from the MHF trek to Mt Kilimanjaro in October last year.
Nurses Nicole Allen, based at Port Macquarie Hospital and also visiting Coffs Harbour, along with Natasha Malcolm who is based in Tamworth also covering Armidale, have both commenced work in a three year fully funded position.
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Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.
That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.
That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.