In 2022 Lachy joined the World’s Greatest Shave community, buzzing off his locks to raise funds and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation’s work. But what started out as an act of support for people living with blood cancer turned into something far more personal.
When it came to writing his Will, Noel chose to leave a lasting legacy to the Leukaemia Foundation. With the naming of The Hurd Family Unit, the Leukaemia Foundation is delighted to recognise Noel’s kind-hearted bequest.
Tom Shearer grew up in Mannum, South Australia, a country town not far from Adelaide. Tom enjoyed a happy childhood, raised by parents who held strong values, including a responsibility for helping people in need. The values instilled by Tom’s parents translated to his generous spirit, with Tom becoming a loyal supporter of the Leukaemia Foundation.
Helen has no idea how many kilometres she walked with her beloved pooch Prinnie for over 15 years collecting for the Leukaemia Foundation Doorknock campaign. But she does know every step was worth it to help save the lives of children with blood cancer – like her young friend, Rachel, who was diagnosed with leukaemia in 1991.
Edward Rhoades and his mum, Jan, knew they wanted to give others impacted by blood cancer a brighter future after he suffered from the debilitating side-effects of a stem cell transplant, to which he eventually lost his life.
Although never touched personally by blood cancer, David Pratt was so moved by the stories of families battling the disease that he has made the ultimate commitment to improve their future with a gift in his Will.
The Bartons honoured their daughter's life by leaving a gift in their Will.
Leukaemia Foundation Chairman, Dr Carrie Hillyard, has a special message for our supporters.
Through a Gift in her Will, Davina's been able to fund strategic research projects to help people with blood cancer.
Through the generosity of supporters, Dr Khai Li Chai is able to undertake a three year PhD Scholarship.
Learn how this beautiful blood cancer community event has been re-imagined in 2020.
This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, find out how you can help people with blood cancer get the treatments they need.