‘Bloody Good Dinner’ 2018 raises $740,000 to support medical research in blood cancers and bone marrow failure

On Wednesday 23rd May, Snowdome and Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision collaborated together to host the second annual ‘Bloody Good Dinner’. The night was a phenomenal success raising more than $740,000 for Australian blood cancer and bone marrow failure research. More than 440 guests attended including families both past and presently affected by blood cancers and bone … Continued

Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of myeloma in the world

A recent study published in JAMA Oncology highlights that Australia has the highest rates of myeloma.  More research into risk factors, causes and effective treatments are required as our population ages.  The greatest increase in incidence came from middle income countries which may be more of a reflection on our ability to diagnose and treat … Continued

Working collaboratively for a ‘Bloody Good Cause’

For the past two years Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision and Snowdome have worked together to host a fundraising event like no other the ‘Bloody Good Dinner’.  Not only is it a collaboration between the two organisations it is also a collaboration with a team  of incredible pro-bono partners, sponsors, volunteers and our generous donors.  To gain … Continued

The cancer moonshot – unlocking genetic weapons to defeat cancer

In case you did not hear the fascinating and inspiring interview with Miles Prince on ABC Conversations back in January please take some time to tune in now.  As yesterday was clinical trials day it seems apt to bring this interview back into the limelight as it highlights the importance of trials and aiming for … Continued

Call for Translational Research Grant Applications

  The Snowdome Foundation is proud to be partnering with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to fund two US$600,000 translational research grants. Snowdome’s mission is to accelerate next-generation treatments for Australian blood cancer patients to help them live longer, better lives. To help us achieve our mission, we are co-funding two translational research project … Continued

Establishing a Lymphoma Centre of Research Excellence in Western Australia

On Tuesday April 24th Snowdome held a gala dinner at the Wildflower restaurant, COMO The Treasury to raise funds for a Western Australian Lymphoma Centre of Research Excellence.   The Centre aims to enable lymphoma patients’ access to clinical trials in their home state. Clinical trials are a gateway to next-generation treatments that are often the … Continued

$2.4 million grant awarded to Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision

Congratulations to our collaborative partner Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision with the announcement today that the Government will provide a $2.4 million grant to fund a world first research centre for Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and a co-funded International Research Fellowship opportunity with the Victorian Cancer Agency. This is a momentous occasion and we are so proud … Continued

Snowdome is excited to be setting sail

Snowdome is excited to be setting sail in the right direction. Snowdome supporter Warwick Sherman, who is personally connected to blood cancer and has been a part of the Snowdome community for many years, will be raising the Snowdome profile offshore. Warwick and his crew are competing in several races, including the impressive Sydney to … Continued