Snowdome-supported researchers at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have discovered how a form of leukaemia fights back against a ground-breaking treatment, providing vital new leads on how to outwit the deadly disease. Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) stem cells are particularly aggressive, insidious and nimble. Knowing how they respond when under attack enables researchers to devise interventions … Continued
Our annual ‘Great Shake-Up‘ virtual event is fast approaching and we would love your support and involvement again in 2015 to help us raise $1million for blood cancer research. Streaming live from AFL Media at 12pm on Thursday 8 October, the one hour event will be jam-packed with interactive, informative and educational pieces to help communicate … Continued
Snowdome was delighted this week to receive some photos from the purchaser of the Fat Duck table (in our exciting fundraising auction that was earlier this year). The lucky purchaser of the Chef’s Table for 4 at the temporarily re-located, ridiculously exclusive Fat Duck Melbourne has told Snowdome that ‘it was a night to remember and … Continued
‘Maddie’s Match’ at Etihad Stadium on Sunday 19 July was an example of the might of the AFL community who showed their best colours (again) by turning out in droves. A bumper crowd of over 45,000 purple-wearing supporters (Maddie’s favourite colour) turned out on a beautifully sunny winter’s afternoon to support Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. The … Continued
If you happened to take a lunchtime stroll past the popular Zinc venue at Federation Square in Melbourne on May 15, you might have noticed a substantial crowd of noisy diners inside enjoying a function. What you may not have noticed was that something truly wonderful for blood cancer research was taking place. Each year, … Continued
Welcome to the new Chairman of Snowdome’s Board, Roger Greenman AM. Roger’s comprehensive background in health care and education meant he was almost destined to connect with and join Snowdome’s Board. Roger originally started his working career in hospital design and construction, transitioning to Hospital administration in 1972. He was CEO of Cabrini Health for … Continued
A recent news report has highlighted the importance of Snowdome’s work and reaffirms our mission to accelerate new treatments for Australians with blood cancers. As reported in Melbourne’s Herald Sun newspaper on 18 June 2015, Australians with terminal blood cancer are being forced to travel overseas or pay thousands of dollars for new treatments because of … Continued
Our 2013/14 Annual Report is now available to view online. In less than four years, Snowdome support has enabled 8 clinical trials to commence resulting in 212 Australian blood cancer patients gaining access to treatment and hope. Our work to support more trials continues. If you would like a hard copy, please send a request via email … Continued
Tragically, in February this year, 26 year old Maddie Riewoldt lost her 5 year battle with aplastic anaemia, a rare disorder in which the body’s bone marrow fails to make enough new blood cells. To honour their daughter and sister’s fight, the Riewoldt family has partnered with Snowdome to establish ‘Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision’ (MRV) to … Continued