The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) is a charity formed in Newcastle by Mark and Kirralee Hughes following Mark's diagnosis with Brain Cancer in 2013. 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.

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Approx 1200 Australians die of brain cancer each year

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Brain cancer receives less than 5% of all federal gov. cancer research funding!

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Brain cancer kills more children than any other disease

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Thanks to you since 2014 we've raised over $24 million to tackle brain cancer

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Brain cancer kills more Australians under 40 than any other cancer

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Brain cancer survival rates have increased just 1% over the past 30 years

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Only 2 in 10 people diagnosed with brain cancer will survive at least 5 years

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1600/year, or about one person every five hours is diagnosed with brain cancer

1 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2017. Australian Cancer Incidence and Mortality (ACIM) books. Canberra: AIHW. Five year averaged mortality all ages (2010-2014). 2 NHMRC Funded Research Into Cancer And Other Malignant Neoplasms 2000 – 2014 (published and accessed 2015). NHMRC Sources: Extracted from NHMRC research databases RGMS/RMIS/GMS as at Mar 14. 3 Cure brain cancer research of 1,010 nationally representative australian aduts aged 17+ July 2014
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Please forgive you

To read Charley Barber’s account is to be humbled by the grace and dignity displayed by Julie. It is also a telling insight into the difficulties that such a horrible tumour creates within the family and the stresses that are brought to bear on loved ones.

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A trajectory of hope. By Charley Barber.
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The raw and emotional story of Jaymie and Scott Ferguson

The most confronting yet inspirational story I’ve had the privilege of telling. 

Emma Lawrence

Emma Lawrence sits down with Jaymie Ferguson to tell the story of her husband Scott's brave fight against brain cancer and the trek she has embarked on to honour his memory.
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For the love of rugby league - Maddy Callander

From as early as I can remember, I’ve supported the Sydney Roosters. I grew up in the Eastern Suburbs and lucky for me, Dad was a member of the Sydney Football Stadium so home games were a common outing for us. 

Maddy Callander

MHF Ambassador Maddy Callander shares her story about growing up around rugby league, the loss of her dad to brain cancer and his legacy, the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round.
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Isobelle's Story

Before my four painful months of chemo had started, I had an exciting 9th birthday party! I had such a fun but I was also a bit scared because I didn't know if I would be okay or not, but I stuck on a smile and continued to have fun with all my amazing friends!

Isobelle Comyns

My Survival Journey… I was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018 and still recovering.
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Sienna's Story

Only 2 out of 10 kids survive Brain Cancer past 5 years and I am very lucky as I reached 7 years cancer free just last month. I lost two very close friends from Brain Cancer while I was in hospital. They were only 5 and 8 years old.

Sienna Newton

In 2015, I was 8 years old and in year 2. Early on that year I had started to have tingling in my left eye and what is described as a left-hand seizure.

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Olivia's Story!

Make it your year to reach a liittle higher or to go a little further. Because next year might not be your year.

Olivia

Olivia Addison, a vibrant, caring, sparkling 21 year old had a dream was to raise awareness and funds to help us tackle brain cancer so that others might not suffer the fate she did.

Upcoming Events

Hosted by MHF

Return and Earn

You can help raise funds by donating your Return and Earn refund directly to the MHF.

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Ritchies Community Benefits

We would really appreciate all supporters who shop at Richies to please renominate MHF as your charity of choice.

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GiveGET

We have partnered with GiveGet to change the way you can donate to charity, giving you the opportunity to earn rewards for doing a little good.

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2022 Bridge to Brisbane

The Sunday Mail Transurban Bridge to Brisbane is back for 2022 and you can be one of the first to secure your place at the Start Line.

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2022 City2Surf

Let's run, Sydney!! Entries to City2Surf 2022 are open! Join the World's Largest Fun Run on Sunday 14 August.

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2022 NIKE Melbourne Marathon

The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returns October 2nd, 2022.

Hosted by MHF

Entertainment Digital Membership

Order your Entertainment Membership and in doing so support the MHF.

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Mulletfest On Tour

Mulletfest is a special event design to celebrate the hairstyle that’s all about business at the front, party at the back.

Sep30
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QWH Sportsman's Long Lunch

Come join us at the Queens Wharf Hotel for a long lunch with rugby league legend and NSW Origin Coach Freddie Fittler!

Sep18
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Ridin 4 Mates

A group of mates riding to raise funds in memory of Dale Harris & Mick Ford.

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