As a Snowdome supporter, we wanted to inform you of a momentous occasion for the Snowdome Foundation. Yesterday marked the launch of the Christine and Bruce Wilson Centre for Lymphoma Genomics at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. This launch was a significant milestone in Snowdome’s history as it has seen us grant our largest ever … Continued
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 Joint Press Release – Generous donation focused on genetic testing brings fresh hope to Australian blood cancer patients Australia cements position as world leader in fight against blood cancer With the support from a very personal pledge of $5.5 million, an unprecedented number of Australian lymphoma patients will now have access … Continued
Genomics Q&A with Professor Miles Prince Since 2014, Snowdome has funded cutting-edge research into genomics and supported the incredible advancements in genomic profiling of various blood cancers. This often life-changing service is particularly useful for patients who don’t respond well to standard therapy, as it can identify other treatments that may work for them. Professor Miles Prince recently participated … Continued
Having the ‘will’ to make a difference Research has found that nearly one-third of Australians hope to leave a gift to charity but only 7.5 percent follow through with it. Support groups, sports clubs or the local gallery where so many productive, fun-filled days are spent are not often considered. Longtime Snowdome stakeholders are loyal … Continued
New addition to the Snowdome Foundation Executive team In recent months, we have welcomed a new member to our Executive team. As Communications Manager, Camilla (Millie) Inman, will be responsible for conveying Snowdome’s external messages. With a degree in Communications and Design, Millie has a strong background in Communications/Marketing and has worked with Mamamia and Network … Continued
‘WOGS AT WORK’ Who remembers Acropolis Now? It was the first Australian TV comedy to highlight non-Anglo Saxon migrants, portrayed by non-Anglo Saxon actors. How about the hit film ‘Wog Boy’, well-known stage show ‘Wogs Out of Work’ or the famous ‘Wog’ himself Nick Giannopoulos? Written by Nick Giannopoulos, ‘Wogs Out of Work’ debuted in … Continued
ABL is ‘making hope real’ for Australians with blood cancer Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) is one of Australia’s pre-eminent law firms, renowned for advising clients on high-stakes transactions, disputes and commercial issues, as well for its unparalleled pro-bono and public interest practice. In the Snowdome Foundation’s formative years, ABL and in particular two very generous … Continued
2016 Annual Review Our 2016 Annual Review (with 2015/2016 financials) is now available to view online. In less than seven years, the Snowdome Foundation has extended 24 grants representing over $14 million to Australian researchers and almost 80% of Snowdome’s available funds have been fast-tracked into cutting-edge medical research. Importantly, we have been able to deliver … Continued
New addition to the Snowdome Foundation Executive team The Snowdome Foundation is thrilled to introduce Suzie Bratuskins as a passionate and invaluable member of the Snowdome Foundation. Suzie will work to engage our stakeholders to share the wonderful work Snowdome is currently achieving in blood cancer research. Suzie Bratuskins has seamlessly transitioned into her role … Continued