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Meet our Ambassadors

We are truly honoured to be working with such prominent and well-known Australians who have joined forces with the Leukaemia Foundation to tackle blood cancer including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

This distinguished group are all connected in some way to blood cancer, whether that is through a personal diagnosis, the diagnosis of a loved one or sadly the loss of someone they love to blood cancer.

We are grateful to them for generously donating their time to support the Australian blood cancer community – united by the common goal of bringing care that’s faster, fairer and closer to all Australians impacted by blood cancer.

Blood cancer survivor

Hon. Anna Bligh AC

Former Queensland Premier and blood cancer survivor Anna Bligh champions integrity, reform, and compassion, leading through crises, transforming banking, and inspiring others as a Leukaemia Foundation Ambassador and health advocate.

Blood cancer survivor

Barry Du Bois

TV presenter and renovator Barry Du Bois, a blood cancer survivor, partners with the Leukaemia Foundation to champion equal access to treatment and inspire others to seek help and stay connected.

Briony Benjamin

Briony Benjamin, author, creator, and Leukaemia Foundation Ambassador, turned her stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma journey into inspiration—raising awareness, sharing hope, and reminding others to trust their bodies and embrace resilience.

blood cancer survivor

Edwina Bartholomew

Diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2024, Edwina Bartholomew advocates for early detection, equitable rural care, and women’s health as a Leukaemia Foundation Ambassador dedicated to holistic wellbeing and survivorship.

Elle Halliwell

Elle Halliwell, writer and wellness advocate, turned her dual diagnosis of pregnancy and chronic myeloid leukaemia into purpose, championing mental health, resilience, and blood cancer awareness as a Leukaemia Foundation Ambassador.

Humphrey B. Bear

Beloved children’s icon Humphrey B. Bear joins the Leukaemia Foundation as an Ambassador, inspired by guardian Craig Kocinski’s parents’ blood cancer journeys and the life-changing support the Foundation provided their family.

Lyndey Milan OAM

Lyndey Milan OAM, renowned chef and media personality, became a Leukaemia Foundation Ambassador after losing her son Blair to acute myeloid leukaemia, advocating for early detection and greater blood cancer awareness.

Luke Brattan

A-League star Luke Brattan, whose sister survived rare leukaemia, joins the Leukaemia Foundation as an Ambassador, raising awareness, honouring loved ones, and continuing his long-time support through World’s Greatest Shave.

Matthew Doyle

Muruwari descendant Matthew Doyle, renowned artist and cultural educator, became a Leukaemia Foundation Ambassador after losing his twin sons to blood cancer, advocating for holistic healing and ongoing support for affected families.

Urvi Majumdar

Comedian and writer Urvi Majumdar became a Leukaemia Foundation Ambassador after her father’s ALL diagnosis, using her platform to raise awareness, funds, and hope for a future free from blood cancer.