If you are considering including the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) in your Will, know that we are here to help you create a legacy that advances vital brain cancer research and changes lives for generations to come.
Your story and your legacy are deeply personal, and we are here to ensure your wishes are fulfilled in a way that reflects your values. A gift in your Will to MHF can create a meaningful impact, helping to improve outcomes for brain cancer patients and fund world-class research.
If you would like to discuss your intentions or have any questions about leaving a gift in your Will, please contact our helpful office team today at enquiries@markhughesfoundation.com.au.
We encourage you to discuss your plans with your family and legal advisor. Our team is here to support you throughout the process and can provide resources such as suggested bequest wording and key definitions to help document your wishes clearly and effectively.
Together, we can leave a legacy of hope and progress in the fight against brain cancer.
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Every gift, no matter the size, has the power to make a life-changing difference. A bequest—or legacy gift—is a remarkable way to support the fight against brain cancer and create a lasting impact. Your bequest can take many forms: a specific dollar amount, a particular item, or a percentage of your estate (the total of your assets).
As you consider the type of gift that best aligns with your values and personal story, take a moment to reflect on your wishes. What matters most to you? How would you like to be remembered? Is there a meaningful way to honour your legacy by supporting a cause that has touched your life?
At the Mark Hughes Foundation, we are committed to ensuring your wishes are fulfilled in a way that truly reflects your story. Your legacy can drive progress in brain cancer research, bringing hope to patients and their families for years to come.
There are many options for making a bequest to MHF, some of which include:
You may wish to consult your solicitor, trustee company or the Public Trustee regarding the wording. Here is some suggested wording and details you may need:
I give [insert $ amount] OR [insert asset description] OR [insert percentage of the residue/whole of my estate] to Mark Hughes Foundation Limited ABN 17 622 847 376 of PO Box 417 Hamilton NSW 2303, for it to apply such bequest in accordance with its purposes. The receipt of the Treasurer, a Director or the Company Secretary of Mark Hughes Foundation Limited for the time being is a sufficient discharge to my Executor in respect of the gift to Mark Hughes Foundation Limited under this clause.
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Since 2016, the Mark Hughes Foundation has been dedicated to enhancing patient support by funding a Brain Cancer Care Coordinator in the Hunter New England Health District. Understanding the critical importance of this role, we expanded our support to include a second nurse serving the rural regions of the district and a third nurse assisting patients in the Mid-North Coast Health District.
In 2023, we took a significant step forward by integrating Brain Cancer Care Coordinators into the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research. This initiative established joint nursing appointments between the University and area health services, creating a model of care that combines research insights with clinical expertise. The Centre’s vision for the coming years is ambitious yet essential: to connect every brain cancer patient in Australia with a dedicated care coordinator. By testing this model and seeking ongoing government support, we aim to ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the Centre’s leading research insights and best practices.
These dedicated Care Nurses play a vital role in providing holistic, patient-centred care. They offer advocacy, clinical advice, education, and emotional support, working closely with patients to assess their needs and connect them with the right resources. By bridging the gap between patients and specialists, they ensure that the often complex needs of patients and their families are met with compassion and expertise.
By including the Mark Hughes Foundation in your Will, you can help us continue and expand this essential work. Your legacy will drive life-changing care, supporting patients today while paving the way for a future where every brain cancer patient in Australia has access to the care they deserve.
Through our valued affiliations and partnerships with leading research organizations, the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) is making a meaningful impact in the fight against brain cancer. By funding collaborative, innovative, and practical research, we aim to improve outcomes for patients and families affected by this challenging disease.
MHF proudly supports a variety of research initiatives, including fellowships, PhD projects, innovation grants, and pilot programs that explore new ways to understand and treat brain cancer. From local communities to national and international collaborations, our projects foster teamwork and creative thinking to accelerate progress.
We are deeply committed to making a difference, reflected in our $3 million contribution to the Australian Brain Cancer Mission to help double survival rates for brain cancer patients within 10 years. In 2024, we furthered this commitment with a $1 million investment to bring together two of Australia’s leading brain cancer research centres in a shared mission to drive progress toward a cure.
This partnership between the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle and The Brain Cancer Centre in Melbourne marks an exciting step forward. By combining their expertise, resources, and insights, these centres are working together to uncover solutions faster. Their collaboration is focused on turning research findings into real-world outcomes, helping to improve care and survival rates for brain cancer patients.
By including MHF in your Will, you can help support this important work. Your legacy can contribute to these vital efforts, offering hope and progress to those impacted by brain cancer for years to come.
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.
