June 25, 2025

Every beanie tells a story and this weekend, we wear them for hope.

The NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round was officially launched this morning at Allianz Stadium. Mark and Kirralee were joined by Anne and Maddy Callander to honour the legacy of Matt Callander and kick off what’s set to be another incredible weekend of support.

A huge thank you to Andrew Abdo and the NRL for continuing to champion our cause. And to Brett Kimmorley thank you for bravely sharing your family’s story and helping shine a light on the impact of brain cancer.

Beanies will be available at all games across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Wollongong, and the Gold Coast so grab yours and wear it with pride!

Let’s fill the stadiums with beanies this weekend and show the brain cancer community that they are never alone.
Every beanie is a symbol of hope — and together, we’re making a difference..

Watch –

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo goes through just some of the great outcomes that stem from Beanie for Brain Cancer Round

Mark Hughes reflects on the importance behind Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, the journey and his hope for the future

Brett Kimmorley shares his heart-breaking story

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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