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Supporter Events

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The Mark Hughes Foundation is committed to raising much needed funds to support brain cancer research

You’re invited to help us tackle brain cancer by supporting our events. Here you’ll find upcoming events MHF is hosting or partnering – and other events our supporters are hosting to help us raise funds. So grab your family and friends and join our tribe in our fight against brain cancer!

Friday |  August 22

Drag Bingo Fundraiser

Join us for a fabulous night of laughter, glitter, and giving at Greta Workers as we raise vital funds for the Mark Hughes Foundation, supporting brain cancer research.
Saturday & Sunday |  05 July - 06 July

Gold Coast Marathon

Celebrate the 45th edition of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Friday |  25 July

MHF Patient Forum

A special event for primary brain cancer patients and their carers to come together, connect, and share.
Friday |  11 July

CPR Group Charity Golf Day

CPR Group is proud to host a charity golf day at the iconic Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, raising vital funds for MHF in the fight against brain cancer.
Sunday |  13 July

7Cairns Marathon Festival 2025

Race along the stunning Esplanade in Cairns in the heart of Tropical North Queensland with community support and hospitality like no other.
Sun |  20 July

Winery Run 2025

Come and join us at this wonderful winery, accommodation and dining venue nestled in the rolling hills of the Hunter Valley.
Sunday |  10 August

City2Surf

The World’s Largest Fun Run – The City2Surf – will be back in Sydney on Sunday 10 August 2025.
Sun |  10 Aug

Eva Air Sunshine Coast Marathon 2025

Race along our flat, fast, scenic & PB worthy course on the beautiful Sunshine Coast with community support and hospitality like no other.
28 Aug - 4 Sept

Heysen Flinders Ranges Challenge 2025

Over eight days, the trekkers will explore the scenic Wilpena Pound as well as walk through Alligator Gorge one of the striking natural features of the Flinders Ranges. spot local wildlife such as yellow-footed rock wallabies and emus, and spend evenings in comfortable, uniquely located outback accommodation beneath the stars.
Sunday |  14 September

Ramsay Health Care Lake Mac Run 2025

The Ramsay Health Care Lake Mac Run features Half Marathon, 10.5km Fun Run and 4km Family Scamper.
Sunday |  31 Aug

TCS Sydney Marathon 2025 presented by ASICS

TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is now the 7th member of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors!
19 October

The Athlete’s Foot Fernleigh 15 2025

Run the Fernleigh Track and experience the beauty of this classic old rail line that has become the place to run and ride in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
Sunday |  12 Oct

2025 NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL

Registrations open Wednesday, 27th November. Register now to run and raise funds for MHF!
August 10th - 24th, 2025

Kokoda Back to Back

his year’s trek marks a return to where it all began for the Mark Hughes Foundation adventure series. Joining the team are MHF trekking pioneers, Paul “The Chief” Harragon and Bill Peden, who helped inspire the Foundation’s very first fundraising expedition in 2016.
April 17 - 25, 2026

KOKODA ANZAC TOUR 2026

Are you ready for the challenge of a lifetime? In April 2026, the Mark Hughes Foundation is heading back to the legendary Kokoda Track – and we’d love you to join us.

Would you like to host your own event?

There are plenty of ways to raise funds for the MHF; whether you organise a bake sale, trivia night, music gig, casual clothes day or exhibition – there really is no limit!

Would you like to host your own event?

There are plenty of ways to raise funds for the MHF; whether you organise a bake sale, trivia night, music gig, casual clothes day or exhibition – there really is no limit!

Donate today & help beat brain cancer

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.

Donate today, help beat brain cancer

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.

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