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Beauty and the Geek, and his Will

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.

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Noel’s gift in will is a tribute to his family

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.

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Philanthropist Tom Shearer extends a helping hand

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.

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Australia’s costly cancer burden: Blood cancer patients facing impossible choices amid soaring costs

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Australian sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney to light up the night skies for a cause in his blood!

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Light the Night ambassadors Emma and Sage, standing with host Bruce McAvaney; all three hold Light the Night lanterns

Give up the booze for blood cancer and go Dry this July!

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COVID-19 risk reduced further for residents

Funding from The Honda Foundation has gone towards purchasing HEPA air purifiers in Leukaemia Foundation accommodation facilities.

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Helen’s steps to a gift in Will

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.

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Edward’s legacy secured with gift in Will 

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.  

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David’s selfless gift towards a blood cancer-free future

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.  

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