March 12, 2026

Award Winning Partnership

We are incredibly proud to share that our partnership with The University of Newcastle, was recognised at the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) Awards, taking home the Best Transformational Gift Award.

Through teamwork, partnerships and collaboration anything is possible. Thanks to generous community support, the Mark Hughes Foundation transformed fundraising into a $15 million investment in brain cancer research! The unique partnership forged with the University of Newcastle has enabled us to collaborate nationally and internationally on brain cancer research.

Built on trust and co-design, the collaboration established a national research centre, accelerated clinical breakthroughs, supported families, and demonstrated how shared purpose can deliver lasting scientific and human impact.

Thank you FIA for the recognition as we continue to make a difference for brain cancer patients and their loved ones.

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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