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Dawn Thorp - stem cell pioneer and volunteer - click for more information
Dawn Thorp - stem cell pioneer and volunteer

One of our valued volunteers is Dawn Thorp, who began supporting the Leukaemia Foundation in 2002 but whose experience with blood cancer spans over 50 years. In 1959, Dawn’s step father passed away from leukaemia, a relatively unknown illness at the time.

Gordon's story - click for more information
Gordon's story

Since the opening of the South Australian office doors in 1997, Gordon Sandow has selflessly volunteered his time to help the Leukaemia Foundation...

Helen's Story - click for more information
Helen's Story

I joined the Leukaemia Foundation in 2004. I did not realise until I volunteered just how much the Foundation supports its patients and it really feels good to be part of that.

Loma's story - click for more information
Loma's story

When Loma Graydon's husband, Eric, was diagnosed with leukaemia, Loma saw the urgent need for patients and families living with this disease to have practical support and care

National Volunteer Week - 10 to 16 May - click for more information
National Volunteer Week - 10 to 16 May

National Volunteer Week from 10 to 16 May gives the Leukaemia Foundation the opportunity to thank the many volunteers who play a vital role in our Vision to Cure and Mission to Care and encourage more people to volunteer their time and talents.

National Volunteer Week 2010 - Meet our NT Volunteers - click for more information
National Volunteer Week 2010 - Meet our NT Volunteers

Volunteers play a vital role in the support of Territorian blood cancer patients by assisting the Leukaemia Foundation in it's Vision to Cure and Mission to Care. Meet 2 of our NT volunteers...

National Volunteer Week 2010 - Meet our SA Volunteers - click for more information
National Volunteer Week 2010 - Meet our SA Volunteers

Volunteers play a vital role in the support of South Australian blood cancer patients by assisting the Leukaemia Foundation in it's Vision to Cure and Mission to Care. Meet 2 of our SA volunteers...

Tony McMahon - Our Unsung Hero - click for more information
Tony McMahon - Our Unsung Hero

Tony is our modest hero who has been fundamental in helping the Leukaemia Foundation in Victoria to establish its transport service that today provides free transport for more than 100 patients a week and now has 82 volunteer drivers.  He is one of our longest standing volunteers and has been with the organisation almost from its inception...

Vero Volunteers Blitz at Waverton - click for more information
Vero Volunteers Blitz at Waverton

Volunteers from Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) brought some makeover magic to the Leukaemia Foundation’s Waverton Accommodation Complex in Sydney on Friday 15 May.

WA volunteers going strong - click for more information
WA volunteers going strong

Sandra Fincham, from the Perth suburb of Wembley Downs, knows first hand the difference that volunteering in the community makes as she has been volunteering for the Leukaemia Foundation in WA for nearly eight years, since August 2000, doing office support work.

Our volunteers

The Leukaemia Foundation volunteers are crucial to helping us achieve our goals. Many thousands of people have selflessly given up their time to help make a real and positive difference to the lives of patients and families. They have also helped raise much needed funds for research and patient support.

Many volunteers have been personally touched by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or a related disorder. However, many others just enjoy having fun within the Leukaemia Foundation 'family' while at the same time knowing that their contribution will have a significant impact.

Thank you

We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for your tireless work, energy, support and passion for the Leukaemia Foundation and our patients and families. Your service to the community is invaluable.

Would you like to know more?

If you are interested in offering your time and talents for the Leukaemia Foundation, read about volunteering, and download the volunteer application form (PDF).

If you are in Queensland, you can become a member of Leukaemia Foundation Queensland. Read about the benefits and what's involved with membership, or download, print and fill out a membership application formLink opens in a new window.